The Cross Woman Journalist Awards were presented in Dublin this afternoon. The overall winner was Justine McCarthy of The Irish Independent, who was praised for her handling of highly charged emotional issues.

Report shows awards ceremony

Renagh Holohan, Irish Times, receiving the news award.

Kate Shanahan, Hot Press, receiving the news analysis award.

Brenda Power, Sunday Press, receiving award.

Ciana Campbell, RTÉ, receiving the television award.

Helen Rogers Evening Herald, receiving an award for editorial administration.

Anne O'Grady, Tipperary Star, receiving the provincial award.

Justine McCarthy, Irish Independent, who was the overall winner, getting her award.

Interview with Justine McCarthy on the challenges of reporting on emotional issues.

The reporter is Joe O’Brien.

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