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Dublin Freelance @dublinfreelance.org · Jul 28
#FreelanceForum -20 OCTOBER

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* 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 NUJ Dublin Freelance — Supported by Coimisiún na Meán
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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.

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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 · Aug 1
#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 · Aug 1
#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 · Jul 28
#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 NUJ Dublin Freelance — Supported by Coimisiún na Meán
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Dublin Freelance @dublinfreelance.org · 1d
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 · Jul 27
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 #FreelanceForum Freelance Forum Podcast Series, for Photographers/Writers/PR NUJ Dublin Freelance, Supported by Coimisiún na Meán
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Gerard Cunningham @faduda.bsky.social · Aug 21
#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...
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.bsky.social · Aug 11
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) @efjeurope.bsky.social · Aug 6
“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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Dublin Freelance @dublinfreelance.org · Aug 1
#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 · Aug 1
#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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The National Union of Journalists @nujofficial.bsky.social · Aug 1
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.

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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 · Jul 24
#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 · Jul 28
#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 NUJ Dublin Freelance — Supported by Coimisiún na Meán
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Dublin Freelance @dublinfreelance.org · Jul 27
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 #FreelanceForum Freelance Forum Podcast Series, for Photographers/Writers/PR NUJ Dublin Freelance, Supported by Coimisiún na Meán
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Dublin Freelance @dublinfreelance.org · Jul 24
#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 · Jul 2
Freelance Forum podcast series - episode 94:
The Hazards of Reporting from the Middle East, with freelance journalist Deaglán de Bréadún

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Deaglán de Bréadún Freelance Forum Podcast Series logo: A stylised pen nib with two waves radiating outward and the words FREELANCE FORUM PODCAST SERIES Coimisiún na Meán logo
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Dublin Freelance @dublinfreelance.org · May 13
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"
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Dublin Freelance @dublinfreelance.org · Apr 14
#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 · Apr 14
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 · Apr 14
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 · Apr 14
Deaglán de Bréadún speaks about reporting from the Middle East at #FreelanceForum
Deaglán de Bréadún
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Dublin Freelance @dublinfreelance.org · Apr 14
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 · Apr 14
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 · Apr 14
Karlin Lillington briefing on the latest in Artificial Intelligence and what it will mean for journalism at the #FreelanceForum
Karlin Lillington at Freelance Forum
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