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Connecting freelance journalists and photographers in Dublin and throughout Ireland. Dublin Freelance NUJ branch. Find us here and on mastodon.ie/@dublinfreelance

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shaun @shaunvids.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
the genuine evil that permeates the UK press makes the mere amoral greed of the US press look positively wonderful by comparison
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The National Union of Journalists @nujofficial.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
A spokesperson for the NUJ said: “This is a timely appeal by the PSNI. We know that there are people who have information about Lyra's murder and it is time to end the silence.” www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...
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NUJ welcomes PSNI’s renewed Lyra McKee appeal
The NUJ has welcomed the renewed appeal by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) for information about the murder of journalist Lyra McKee.
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The National Union of Journalists @nujofficial.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
"This is a landmark judgement by the IPT, and is a clear and unambiguous vindication of our member Vincent Kearney and the BBC," said Séamus Dooley, NUJ assistant general secretary. www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...
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NUJ welcomes victory for Vincent Kearney in state surveillance tribunal
The NUJ has welcomed a decision by the Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT) to order MI5 and Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) to pay £20,000 in damages to journalist and union member Vincent K...
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Dean Buckley @deanbuckley.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
I will be giving a talk on Ireland in the Epstein Files at this edition of the Freelance Forum, as part of a session on using public records for research I'll also talk a bit about OSINT and the CRO, but the Epstein Files are my case study
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Dublin Freelance @dublinfreelance.org · 07/07/2026
Freelance Forum Autumn 2026. Monday 19 October Pearse Street, Dublin 2 For freelance journalists, students, photo+videographers, PR. Full details to book your place: dublinfreelance.org/freelance-forum-autumn-2026/
The Halfpenny Bridge, Dublin
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Dublin Freelance @dublinfreelance.org · 26/06/2026
Freelance Forum takes part twice yearly, organised by Dublin Freelance NUJ with support from Coimisiún na Meán. Is there a topic you'd like to know more about, or a speaker you'd like to hear from? Or is there a contribution you would like to make? Get in touch with freelance@dublinfreelance.org
Freelance Forum Podcast Series, for Photographers/Writers/PR
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Dublin Freelance @dublinfreelance.org · 26/06/2026
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Remembering Veronica Guerin
Séamus Dooley, NUJ assistant general secretary, recalls the life of Independent Newspapers chapel colleague Veronica Guerin, who was murdered 30 years ago today.
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Gerard Cunningham @faduda.eurosky.social · 08/06/2026
So on the off chance that any journo followers here have been at a Freelance Forum before, what would you like to see covered at the next event this Autumn?
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Dublin Freelance @dublinfreelance.org · 01/06/2026
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NUJ condemns intolerable delay in Martin O'Hagan murder review
The NUJ has described as "intolerable” the action of the Office of the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland (OPONI) in blocking the release of its own report into the failed police investigation of t...
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NUJ London Freelance @nujlfb.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Freelance May26: Small change on late payments - some lack of government ambition. If you're chasing invoices - use our tools. Late payment calculator and Collect-o-matic!
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Gerard Cunningham @faduda.eurosky.social · 01/05/2026
"The great appear great because we are on our knees: Let us rise." Jim Larkin
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Dublin Freelance @dublinfreelance.org · 13/04/2026
The National Union of Journalists has described as “sinister and deeply disturbing” the call by the Minister for Media, Communications, Culture and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan, for a Coimisiún na Meán review of media coverage of the recent nationwide fuel protests. dublinfreelance.org/updates/nuj-...
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NUJ alarmed at sinister comments by media minister on coverage of oil protests – Dublin Freelance
The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) has described as “sinister and deeply disturbing” the call by the Minister for Media, Communications, Culture and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan, for a Coimisiún na Meán review of media coverage of the recent nationwide fuel protests.
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NUJ London Freelance @nujlfb.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
#Dublin: NUJ Spring Freelance Forum report - on the crucial role of reporters in covering courts. @dublinfreelance.org Mr Justice Barniville's door is always open if you have questions - ideas - or concerns about access to docs. buff.ly/8eTLdyQ
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Spring Freelance Forum 2026
The vital role of journalists in covering courts was emphasised by Mr Justice David Barniville, president of the High Court in Ireland, at the Spring Freelance Forum.
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Coimisiún na Meán @cnam-ie.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
We're very happy to support the #NUJ Freelance Forum Spring 2026, taking place tomorrow. Tá áthas orainn tacú le Fóram Saoririseoirí NUJ Earrach 2026, a bheidh ar siúl amárach. Tuilleadh eolais thíos 👇🏼 @dublinfreelance.org
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Freelance Forum Spring 2026 – Dublin Freelance
The Spring 2026 Freelance Forum will consist of a one-day in person event the Criminal Courts of Justice, Parkgate Street. [Closest LUAS stops at Heuston Station].
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Gerard Cunningham @faduda.eurosky.social · 21/03/2026
At #FreelanceForum Spring 2026, press ombudsperson Susan McKay and Lyra McKee bursary student Isabella Danaher. With thanks to NUJ, Courts Service and Coimisiún na Meán.
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Dublin Freelance @dublinfreelance.org · 27/01/2026
Freelance Forum Spring 2026 with a focus on legal reporting issues, rules of contempt, defamation law etc. Dublin, 21 March NUJ members/students €5 Others €20 Organised by Dublin Freelance NUJ with support from @cnam-ie.bsky.social dublinfreelance.org/freelance-fo... ti.to/freelance-fo...
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RTÉ News @news.rte.ie · 09/03/2026
Members of the National Union of Journalists in RTÉ are being asked to vote on whether they have confidence in RTÉ's New Direction Strategy.
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NUJ members in RTÉ balloted on future strategy
Members of the National Union of Journalists in RTÉ are being asked to vote on whether they have confidence in RTÉ's New Direction Strategy.
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Ryan Mac 🙃 @rmac.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
All I can think about is Jeff Bezos saying that he slashed jobs at the Washington Post — including those of foreign correspondents in the Middle East — based on "the data," and a few weeks later a whole war breaks out in the Middle East that these laid off folks would have covered as true experts.
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Dublin Freelance @dublinfreelance.org · 28/02/2026
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Freelance Forum Spring 2026 https://dublinfreelance.org/freelance-forum-spring-2026/
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Dublin Freelance @dublinfreelance.org · 27/01/2026
Freelance Forum Spring 2026 with a focus on legal reporting issues, rules of contempt, defamation law etc. Dublin, 21 March NUJ members/students €5 Others €20 Organised by Dublin Freelance NUJ with support from @cnam-ie.bsky.social dublinfreelance.org/freelance-fo... ti.to/freelance-fo...
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Dublin Freelance @dublinfreelance.org · 10/11/2025
Earth Institute Journalist-in-Residence programme www.ucd.ie/earth/progra...
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Journalist residencies - UCD Earth Institute
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Dublin Freelance @dublinfreelance.org · 13/10/2025
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Laura Davison will be unable to make it to Freelance Forum next Monday. Instead, the Freelance Forum opening speaker will be NUJ joint president Gerry Curran. Sign Up and Share. ti.to/freelance-fo...
Gerry Curran has worked in Broadcasting and Media Relations for 30 years. He works for the Court Service as Media Relations Advisor “working to create an understanding of the courts through advice and information to media”, and has acted as an advisor and media liaison for five Chief Justices. He is currently joint-President of the National Union of Journalists with Fran McNulty, and former Cathaoirleach of the NUJ Irish Executive Council.
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Dublin Freelance @dublinfreelance.org · 01/08/2025
#FreelanceForum - designed to keep freelance journalists up to date Reserve Your Place for Monday 20 October: ti.to/freelance-fo... From Dublin Freelance NUJ branch with support from Coimisiún na Meán.
Lunch 1.00PM
Introduce yourself to someone new, and catch up with old faces. 
Networking is also a key aim of the Freelance Forum.

Session 3: 2.00PM – 3.15PM
Follow The Money
Speaker: Susan McKay, press ombudsman, Lyra McKee Bursary
Speaker: Eoghan Rice, deputy director communications DFAT, Simon Cumbers Fund
Chair: Margaret Ward
A guide to financial support and awards programmes for journalists. 

Session 4: 3.30PM – 4.30PM
Copyright Briefing
Speaker: Samantha Holman, ceo, ICLA
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Dublin Freelance @dublinfreelance.org · 01/08/2025
#FreelanceForum - designed to keep freelance journalists up to date Reserve Your Place for Monday 20 October: ti.to/freelance-fo... From Dublin Freelance NUJ branch with support from Coimisiún na Meán.
Registration: 9.30AM- 10.00AM

Opening Address: 10.00AM – 10.30AM
Unions in the 21st Century
Laura Davison, general secretary, NUJ

Session 1: 10.30AM – 11.45AM
The Editors: Pitching to The Press
Pitching in the current newspaper environment.

Session 2: 11.45AM – 1.00PM
Funding Schemes
From video and audio documentaries to support for reporting on local issues and courts, Coimisiún na Meán administers several journalism funds. This session offers an overview of what’s available.
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Dublin Freelance @dublinfreelance.org · 28/07/2025
#FreelanceForum -20 OCTOBER ti.to/freelance-fo... * Laura Davison NUJ * Yvonne Hogan (Independent), Amy Forde (Farmers Journal), Deirdre Reynolds (Sunday World+) * Sound+Vision; Democracy & Courts Reporting schemes * Simon Cumbers fund, Lyra McKee bursary Copyright Briefing - Samantha Holman, ICLA
Freelance Forum Autumn 2025 — for Photographers/Writers/PR
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Dublin Freelance @dublinfreelance.org · 27/07/2025
Freelance Forum podcast series 95: The Editors: Pitching to The Press GCN editor Alice Linehan, and Business Post head of news Peter O’Dwyer talk with journalist Priyanka Borpujari about pitching stories At the link below or your podcatcher of choice * podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...
Alice Linehan (gcn.ie), Peter O'Dwyer (businesspost.ie) and Priyanka Borpujari talk about pitching and commissioning at the #FreelanceForumFreelance Forum Podcast Series, for Photographers/Writers/PR
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Gerard Cunningham @faduda.eurosky.social · 21/08/2025
#jobfairy Mediahuis seeking a reporter for Sligo to cover locals courts under the Coimisiún na Meán courts reporting scheme. Fulltime 12 month contract. www.careers.mediahuis.ie/job/court-re...
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Court Reporter - Sligo
Job DescriptionJob Title: Court ReporterLocation: Sligo (Hybrid) Role PurposeWe have an exciting opportunity for a talented and ambitious journalist in County Sligo.The Sligo Champion, Irish Indepe...
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Gerard Cunningham @faduda.eurosky.social · 11/08/2025
Dublin and Derry vigils to highlight killing of Al Jazeera team in Gaza NUJ members will gather at The Spire, O'Connell Street, Dublin and Guildhall Square in Derry from 6pm this evening to express outrage at Israel's ongoing targeting and killing of journalists.
Israel: Stop killing Palestinian journalists in Gaza
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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 06/08/2025
“We cannot simply offer words of support to our colleagues in #Gaza. We call on all journalists in Europe who are able to do so to make a donation via the @ifjglobal.bsky.social Safety Fund," said EFJ President @majasever.bsky.social Safety Fund or DonorBox 👇 shorturl.at/jxboo
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The National Union of Journalists @nujofficial.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
Freelance journalists must be paid promptly and fairly for their work. The UK government's consultation on poor payment practices offers an opportunity to right the wrongs of our industry. pressgazette.co.uk/news/freelan...
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Freelance journalists given rare chance to 'right wrongs' of unfair payment practices
Govt consultation provides opportunity for freelance journalists to improve their pay terms. The NUJ's Tim Dawson explains.
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Dublin Freelance @dublinfreelance.org · 24/07/2025
#FreelanceForum is designed to keep freelance journalists up to date. Reserve Now for 20 October: dublinfreelance.org/freelance-fo... Aimed at writers, photographers and PR, covering print, broadcast and online media, organised by Dublin Freelance NUJ branch with support from Coimisiún na Meán.
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Freelance Forum Autumn 2025 
Photographers/Writers/PR. 
Supported by Coi,isiún na Mean
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Dublin Freelance @dublinfreelance.org · 28/07/2025
#FreelanceForum -20 OCTOBER ti.to/freelance-fo... * Laura Davison NUJ * Yvonne Hogan (Independent), Amy Forde (Farmers Journal), Deirdre Reynolds (Sunday World+) * Sound+Vision; Democracy & Courts Reporting schemes * Simon Cumbers fund, Lyra McKee bursary Copyright Briefing - Samantha Holman, ICLA
Freelance Forum Autumn 2025 — for Photographers/Writers/PR
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Dublin Freelance @dublinfreelance.org · 27/07/2025
Freelance Forum podcast series 95: The Editors: Pitching to The Press GCN editor Alice Linehan, and Business Post head of news Peter O’Dwyer talk with journalist Priyanka Borpujari about pitching stories At the link below or your podcatcher of choice * podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...
Alice Linehan (gcn.ie), Peter O'Dwyer (businesspost.ie) and Priyanka Borpujari talk about pitching and commissioning at the #FreelanceForumFreelance Forum Podcast Series, for Photographers/Writers/PR
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Dublin Freelance @dublinfreelance.org · 24/07/2025
#FreelanceForum is designed to keep freelance journalists up to date. Reserve Now for 20 October: dublinfreelance.org/freelance-fo... Aimed at writers, photographers and PR, covering print, broadcast and online media, organised by Dublin Freelance NUJ branch with support from Coimisiún na Meán.
NUJ Dublin Freelance 
Freelance Forum Autumn 2025 
Photographers/Writers/PR. 
Supported by Coi,isiún na Mean
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Dublin Freelance @dublinfreelance.org · 02/07/2025
Freelance Forum podcast series - episode 94: The Hazards of Reporting from the Middle East, with freelance journalist Deaglán de Bréadún * podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/f...
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Dublin Freelance @dublinfreelance.org · 13/05/2025
Freelance Forum podcast series 93: Opening Address at the Spring 2025 Freelance Forum on 14 April Karlin Lillington on "Skynet for Journalism? Dealing with Artificial intelligence" * soundcloud.com/dublinfreela...
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Dublin Freelance @dublinfreelance.org · 14/04/2025
#FreelanceForum is a regular one day event designed to keep freelance journalists up to date with the latest developments in their industry. It is organised by Dublin Freelance NUJ branch with support from Coimisiún na Meán. The next #FreelanceForum will take place in 20 October 2025.
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Dublin Freelance @dublinfreelance.org · 14/04/2025
Robert Fitzhugh, filmmaker and videographer gives an introduction/tutorial on vertical video and filmmaking skills for reporting and promoting your work at #FreelanceForum
Robert Fitzhugh at #FreelanceForum
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Dublin Freelance @dublinfreelance.org · 14/04/2025
Past & Present: Stories in the Archives - Kieran Fagan, Anthony McIntyre, and Lucille Redmond at #FreelanceForum today
Kieran Fagan, Anthony McIntyre, and Lucille Redmond at #FreelanceForum
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Dublin Freelance @dublinfreelance.org · 14/04/2025
Deaglán de Bréadún speaks about reporting from the Middle East at #FreelanceForum
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Dublin Freelance @dublinfreelance.org · 14/04/2025
Alice Linehan (gcn.ie), Peter O'Dwyer (businesspost.ie) and Priyanka Borpujari talk about pitching and commissioning at the #FreelanceForum
Alice Linehan, Peter O'Dwyer and Priyanka Borpujari
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Dublin Freelance @dublinfreelance.org · 14/04/2025
Emily Duffy from Hope+Courage Collective talks about countering far-right propaganda and reaching communities
Emily Duffy of Hope+Courage Collective
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Dublin Freelance @dublinfreelance.org · 14/04/2025
Karlin Lillington briefing on the latest in Artificial Intelligence and what it will mean for journalism at the #FreelanceForum
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Dublin Freelance @dublinfreelance.org · 14/04/2025
#FreelanceForum Spring 2025 underway with opening remarks from Seamus Dooley, deputy general secretary of the NUJ
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Dublin Freelance @dublinfreelance.org · 12/04/2025
Still some spaces at Freelance Forum on Monday for students seeking inspiration and freelancers old and new looking to build leads and contacts dublinfreelance.org/freelance-fo...
'You Got This' written in chalk on a roadway
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Dublin Freelance @dublinfreelance.org · 26/03/2025
Don't forget to book your place at Freelance Forum * AI briefing * Commissioning editors * Reporting from the Middle East * Stories in archives * Vertical video * Dealing with disinformation. Monday 14 April, Connolly Hall, Dublin 1. NUJ/students €5, others €20 dublinfreelance.org/freelance-fo...
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Gerard Cunningham @faduda.eurosky.social · 15/03/2025
Old school hack or student journalist? Check out #FreelanceForum. * AI briefing * meet commissioning editors * Stories in archives * vertical video * dealing with disinformation. Reserve a place today for Monday 14 April, Dublin. NUJ/students €5, others €20 dublinfreelance.org/freelance-fo...
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Dublin Freelance @dublinfreelance.org · 17/02/2025
Freelance Forum Spring 2025 for journalists and students. * Artificial Intelligence * Dealing with Far Right disinformation * Meet the Editors: Pitching guide * State Archives * Vertical Video Monday 14 April, Dublin 1. NUJ members/Students €5, others €20.00 dublinfreelance.org/freelance-fo...
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Dublin Freelance @dublinfreelance.org · 15/02/2025
Humanitarian Journalist of the Year awards • Must be Irish or based in Ireland • Have had their work published or broadcast over the last 24 months through a recognised media channel • Self-nominations and nominations of others accepted. dublinfreelance.org/updates/huma...
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Humanitarian Journalist of the Year – Dublin Freelance
Irish Red Cross has opened up nominations for its Humanitarian Journalist Award. To be eligible journalists need to have had their work published or broadcast on the topics of human rights, social issues and humanitarian issues within the past two years and to be working in Ireland or Irish.
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Dublin Freelance @dublinfreelance.org · 15/02/2025
Lyra McKee Bursary Scheme now open for 2025. dublinfreelance.org/updates/lyra...
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Lyra McKee Bursary Scheme – Dublin Freelance
Lyra McKee
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