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Training NUJ’s reps for the


future


NUJ activists gathered in the Teachers’ Club, Dublin, recently for a two-day training seminar under the direction of Caroline Holmes. The stage one Reps Training


was a great success and brought together journalists from the print, broadcast and digital sectors, North and South.


NUJ members attending the


course were welcomed by longtime chief executive and friend of the NUJ, Tadhg Mac Pháidín. Tadhg had a special word of


welcome for tutor Caroline Holmes, and the tutor was intrigued to learn that the course was taking place in the


Above: Pictured at the opening of the training seminar were Cearbhall Ó Síocháin, RTÉ; Robbie Byrne, Beat 102/103; and Stephen Corrigan, Connacht Tribune. Right: Long time chief executive of the Teachers’ Club, Tadhg Mac Pháidín, had a warm welcome for the participants. Photos: NUJ


same building where renowned music teacher Vincent O’Brien had taught Count John McCormack, Margaret Burke Sheridan and James Joyce. Tadhg was presented with


a tote bag celebrating a notable NUJ member of yore, Brendan Behan.


NUJ vacancy on Press Council of Ireland


NUJ nominee Deaglán de Bréadún completes his final term on the Press Council of Ireland in July. The Irish Executive Council will shortly be


inviting expressions of interest for his replacement. The new nominee will attend their first


meeting in September. Deaglán, a member of Dublin freelance branch, succeeded Martin Fitzpatrick, Dublin


(National Newspapers branch). The following criteria will be taken into consideration: Membership of the NUJ: demonstrable commitment to trade union principles; broad range of media experience; evidence of commitment to professional standards; evidence of knowledge of and commitment to media freedom. The nominee should be a working journalist


with relevant experience in the newspaper sector.


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