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John Cunningham (journalist)

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John Cunningham (1945 – 8 February 2012) an Irish journalist from Tuam. He was national journalist of the year in 1979.[1] He was editor of the Waterford News & Star from 1982 to 1984 and editor of the Connacht Tribune from 1984 to 2007. Cunningham was also a journalism lecturer in National University of Ireland, Galway. He was awarded an honorary MA in 2006 by NUIG.[2]

He was married to his wife, Nuala, with whom he had four sons - Shane, Gary, Ivor and Enda.[3] A short illness killed him in 2012.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Tributes paid following death of journalist John Cunningham". The Journal. 8 February 2012. Retrieved 8 February 2012.
  2. ^ "President Browne Pays Tribute to John Cunningham". NUI Galway. 8 February 2012. Retrieved 21 June 2020.
  3. ^ "Journalist John Cunningham dies aged 66". RTÉ News. RTÉ. 9 February 2012. Archived from the original on 15 June 2012. Retrieved 9 February 2012.
  4. ^ Siggins, Lorna (8 February 2012). "Journalist John Cunningham dies". The Irish Times. Irish Times Trust. Retrieved 8 February 2012.