In alphabetical order, here are the Young Journalist Finalists 2026.
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each category will be announced at the awards ceremony in Dublin on April 16th.
Huge congratulations to all!
Annie Kelleher, St. Aloysius’ College, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork – Photojournalism. View entry
Aran Buma, Rice College, Co. Clare – Opinion. View entry
Christians Chronicle, Christian Brothers College, Cork – School Newspaper. View entry
Cara Harkin, Moville Community College, Co. Donegal – Features. View entry
Jessica Corcoran Sheehan, St. Aloysius’ College, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork – Photojournalism. View entry
Kamile Ochotnikova, Mullingar Community College – Podcast. Listen
Katie Ní Mhóráin, Pobailscoil Chorca Dhuibhne, An Daingean – Opinion. View entry
KCC Voice, Kinsale Community School, Co. Cork – School Newspaper. View entry
Lee Kortmann, Coláiste Iognáid, Galway– Sports Journalism . View entry
Max Fowler, St. Brendan’s College, Killarney – Podcast. Listen
Molly O’Brien, Pobalscoil na Tríonóide, Youghal, Co. Cork – Sports Journalism . View entry
Moville Community College, Co. Donegal – School Newspaper. View entry
Rhéa McLaughlin, Moville Community College, Co. Donegal– Features. View entry
Sarah McCormick , Institute of Education, Dublin – Features. View entry
Skye Howard Hill, Avondale Community College, Co. Wicklow – Opinion . View entry
Taylor Byrne, Presentation Secondary School, Wexford – Sports Journalism. View entry
Teddy Quinn, Presentation College Cork – Podcast. Listen
Varvara Mavrova, St. Clare’s Comprehensive School, Manorhamilton, Co Leitrim – Photojournalism. View Entry
