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Closure of Northern Standard a blow to journalism

The NUJ has expressed grave disappointment at the decision of the Smyth family to cease publication this month of the Northern Standard.

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NUJ welcomes assurances on jobs as Tuam Herald set to change hands

The NUJ has welcomed the assurance by the proposed new owners of the Tuam Herald, Celtic Media Group, that all jobs at the County Galway newspaper will be retained when the transfer of ownership is completed in 2026.

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NUJ members honoured in celebration of Irish trade unionists

Three NUJ members are featured in volume five of Left Lives, a celebration of Irish trade union leaders published by Umiskin Press and launched in Dublin on Wednesday night.

Francis Devine, Eoin Ronayne, Seamus Dooley, Kevin Cooper at the launch of Left Lives in Dublin.

Report from NUJ Irish delegate conference

West of Ireland based freelance Stephen Corrigan has been elected as Cathaoirleach (Chair) of the Irish Executive Council (IEC).

Carolyn Farrar, wearing a checked shirt, stands next to Stephen Corrigan, wearing a dark grey jumper.

11 Nov 2025
Irish biennial delegate conference 2025

‘Organising Together - Better in a Trade Union’ is the theme of the Irish biennial delegate conference that takes place in Dublin tomorrow, 8 November.

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NUJ Branch October 2025

This month's edition contains articles on member vigils for journalists killed in Gaza, how reps can organise around AI, and union-wide updates from NUJ general secretary, Laura Davison.

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Killers of Martin O’Hagan must be brought to justice

Ahead of the 24th anniversary of the murder of Martin O’Hagan, the NUJ has repeated its call for an independent investigation to ensure the perpetrators of his killing are brought to justice. 

Martin O'Hagan

26 Sep 2025
McCullough Review highlights need for government to blow the whistle on illegal surveillance

The National Union of Journalists has called on Hilary Benn, Secretary of State, to bring forward legislation aimed at ensuring strict compliance with the laws governing surveillance by police forces operating in Northern Ireland.

Barry and Trevor are joined by Séamus Dooley and others as they hold signs reading 'Journalism is not a crime' spying on journalists threatens democra

MI5 admits it ‘illegally’ obtained data from ex-BBC journalist

The NUJ has expressed its grave concern and called for an independent investigation into the surveillance of journalists after MI5 admitted to illegally obtaining communications data from the mobile phone of former BBC journalist Vincent Kearney.

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16 Sep 2025
Competition law must protect more than big business

A radical review of Irish competition law was demanded at the biennial delegate conference of the ICTU in Belfast during a debate on a new economic model preached by the Nevin Economic Research Institute and Congress.

NUJ delegates sit at table with notepads and laptops as they pose for a photo. Others visible sitting at tables behind them.

02 Jul 2025
Delegates at ICTU biennial conference hear of unlawful surveillance of journalists

Séamus Dooley, NUJ assistant general secretary, proposed motion three on the surveillance of journalists.

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01 Jul 2025
LGBT+ History Month

This year’s theme focuses on ‘Activism and Social Change’. The NUJ recognises this month as a time to celebrate past achievements and those to come.

LGBT+ History Month '25

23 Jun 2025
Man sentenced for harassment of women journalists

The NUJ has welcomed the conviction and sentencing of Mark McAnaw over the harassment of Sunday World journalists Amanda Brunker, Deirdre Reynolds and Nicola Tallant.

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Reporters speak out about ‘climate of fear’ in Northern Ireland amid paramilitary death threats

Journalists in Northern Ireland are facing regular death threats and attacks, with few of the perpetrators prosecuted, according to a new report by Amnesty International.

Patrick Corrigan, Kathryn Torney, and Séamus Dooley holding Amnesty's 'Occupational Hazard?' report.

NUJ pays tribute to Lyra McKee on World Press Freedom Day

The NUJ unveiled a picture of journalist Lyra McKee in Belfast to mark World Press Freedom Day on 3 May.

NUJ Belfast and District branch members unveil a photo of their colleague Lyra McKee at The Reporter bar in Belfast.

Laura Davison, NUJ general secretary, addresses DM2025

Davison welcomed delegates and said it was great to be in Blackpool at her first DM as the new general secretary of the union.

Laura Davison DM 2025

25 Apr 2025
NUJ writes to Turkish ambassadors to the UK and Ireland

The union has raised its concern with both ambassadors over the deportation of Mark Lowen, BBC News journalist.

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NUJ gives evidence on the surveillance of journalists in Northern Ireland 

On 5 February, Séamus Dooley, NUJ assistant general secretary, answered questions from the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee alongside journalists Barry McCaffrey and Trevor Birney of “No Stone Unturned”. 

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McCullough publishes progress report of PSNI Review

Angus McCullough KC has issued a Progress Report in relation to the work of the Review that he is conducting into the conduct of the PSNI arising from concerns raised in relation to surveillance of journalists, lawyers and other groups.

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NUJ welcomes FOI ruling on PSNI disclosure

Séamus Dooley, NUJ assistant general secretary, has welcomed the decision of the Commissioner in the appeal brought by Tanya Fowles over requests for information linked to the Kate Simpson murder investigation.

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27 Jan 2025

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Displaying 171 results

  • Active filters:
  • Séamus Dooley
Closure of Northern Standard a blow to journalism

The NUJ has expressed grave disappointment at the decision of the Smyth family to cease publication this month of the Northern Standard.

NUJ logo (website).png

NUJ welcomes assurances on jobs as Tuam Herald set to change hands

The NUJ has welcomed the assurance by the proposed new owners of the Tuam Herald, Celtic Media Group, that all jobs at the County Galway newspaper will be retained when the transfer of ownership is completed in 2026.

NUJ logo (website).png

NUJ members honoured in celebration of Irish trade unionists

Three NUJ members are featured in volume five of Left Lives, a celebration of Irish trade union leaders published by Umiskin Press and launched in Dublin on Wednesday night.

Francis Devine, Eoin Ronayne, Seamus Dooley, Kevin Cooper at the launch of Left Lives in Dublin.

Report from NUJ Irish delegate conference

West of Ireland based freelance Stephen Corrigan has been elected as Cathaoirleach (Chair) of the Irish Executive Council (IEC).

Carolyn Farrar, wearing a checked shirt, stands next to Stephen Corrigan, wearing a dark grey jumper.

11 Nov 2025
Irish biennial delegate conference 2025

‘Organising Together - Better in a Trade Union’ is the theme of the Irish biennial delegate conference that takes place in Dublin tomorrow, 8 November.

NUJ logo (website).png

NUJ Branch October 2025

This month's edition contains articles on member vigils for journalists killed in Gaza, how reps can organise around AI, and union-wide updates from NUJ general secretary, Laura Davison.

Belfast vigil on 26 August (2).jpg

Killers of Martin O’Hagan must be brought to justice

Ahead of the 24th anniversary of the murder of Martin O’Hagan, the NUJ has repeated its call for an independent investigation to ensure the perpetrators of his killing are brought to justice. 

Martin O'Hagan

26 Sep 2025
McCullough Review highlights need for government to blow the whistle on illegal surveillance

The National Union of Journalists has called on Hilary Benn, Secretary of State, to bring forward legislation aimed at ensuring strict compliance with the laws governing surveillance by police forces operating in Northern Ireland.

Barry and Trevor are joined by Séamus Dooley and others as they hold signs reading 'Journalism is not a crime' spying on journalists threatens democra

MI5 admits it ‘illegally’ obtained data from ex-BBC journalist

The NUJ has expressed its grave concern and called for an independent investigation into the surveillance of journalists after MI5 admitted to illegally obtaining communications data from the mobile phone of former BBC journalist Vincent Kearney.

NUJ-logo-website.png

16 Sep 2025
Competition law must protect more than big business

A radical review of Irish competition law was demanded at the biennial delegate conference of the ICTU in Belfast during a debate on a new economic model preached by the Nevin Economic Research Institute and Congress.

NUJ delegates sit at table with notepads and laptops as they pose for a photo. Others visible sitting at tables behind them.

02 Jul 2025
Delegates at ICTU biennial conference hear of unlawful surveillance of journalists

Séamus Dooley, NUJ assistant general secretary, proposed motion three on the surveillance of journalists.

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01 Jul 2025
LGBT+ History Month

This year’s theme focuses on ‘Activism and Social Change’. The NUJ recognises this month as a time to celebrate past achievements and those to come.

LGBT+ History Month '25

23 Jun 2025
Man sentenced for harassment of women journalists

The NUJ has welcomed the conviction and sentencing of Mark McAnaw over the harassment of Sunday World journalists Amanda Brunker, Deirdre Reynolds and Nicola Tallant.

NUJ-logo-website.png

Reporters speak out about ‘climate of fear’ in Northern Ireland amid paramilitary death threats

Journalists in Northern Ireland are facing regular death threats and attacks, with few of the perpetrators prosecuted, according to a new report by Amnesty International.

Patrick Corrigan, Kathryn Torney, and Séamus Dooley holding Amnesty's 'Occupational Hazard?' report.

NUJ pays tribute to Lyra McKee on World Press Freedom Day

The NUJ unveiled a picture of journalist Lyra McKee in Belfast to mark World Press Freedom Day on 3 May.

NUJ Belfast and District branch members unveil a photo of their colleague Lyra McKee at The Reporter bar in Belfast.

Laura Davison, NUJ general secretary, addresses DM2025

Davison welcomed delegates and said it was great to be in Blackpool at her first DM as the new general secretary of the union.

Laura Davison DM 2025

25 Apr 2025
NUJ writes to Turkish ambassadors to the UK and Ireland

The union has raised its concern with both ambassadors over the deportation of Mark Lowen, BBC News journalist.

NUJ-logo-website.png

NUJ gives evidence on the surveillance of journalists in Northern Ireland 

On 5 February, Séamus Dooley, NUJ assistant general secretary, answered questions from the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee alongside journalists Barry McCaffrey and Trevor Birney of “No Stone Unturned”. 

NUJ-logo-website.png

McCullough publishes progress report of PSNI Review

Angus McCullough KC has issued a Progress Report in relation to the work of the Review that he is conducting into the conduct of the PSNI arising from concerns raised in relation to surveillance of journalists, lawyers and other groups.

NUJ-logo-website.png

NUJ welcomes FOI ruling on PSNI disclosure

Séamus Dooley, NUJ assistant general secretary, has welcomed the decision of the Commissioner in the appeal brought by Tanya Fowles over requests for information linked to the Kate Simpson murder investigation.

NUJ-logo-website.png

27 Jan 2025

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