Joe Drennan was remembered at the event last night.
A special tribute was paid to a Laois student who died in in a hit-and-run last year at the National Student Media Awards last night.
A tribute to Mountrath's Joe Drennan received a standing ovation by attendees.
It was also announced the RSA Award for Journalism Relating to Road Safety would be renamed the Joe Drennan Award.
Joe was the editor of the Limerick Voice, which scooped Newspaper of the Year at the Smedias.
Gardai Continuing Laois Meadow Fire Investigation
It took place in Mountmellick on July 30th.
Gardaí Renew Appeal After Hit And Run In Laois
A man in his 80s and a woman in her 70s were taken to Midlands Regional Hospital in Tullamore.
Fuel Prices Rise As Farmers Leave €65m Support Unclaimed
Smaller farmers say minimum thresholds prevent them from claiming certain fuel support schemes.
Barbara Heslin Retires From Longford County Council
She was Director of Services for 11 years with the local authority.
Charter Medical Group And Vhi Form Partnership To Ensure Timely Endoscopy Access
The procedures will be carried out at Charter Medical Private Hospital in Mullingar.
Met Éireann Issues High Temperature Warning For 13 Counties
All of Leinster and Tipperary are included in the warning.
Cyclist In Her 80s Dies Following Bike And Truck Crash
The collision in Monasterevin yesterday morning.
Call For Consent Education To Begin At Pre-School Age
Rathdowney's Ellen O'Malley Dunlop is making the call for this.
