John Cunningham (journalist)
John Cunningham (June 1945 – 8 February 2012) an Irish journalist from Salthill, Galway (originally from Tuam, County Galway). 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, Ivor, Gary and Enda.[3] He died in 2012 following a battle with cancer.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Tributes paid following death of journalist John Cunningham". The Journal. 8 February 2012. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 14 February 2012.
- ^ "President Browne Pays Tribute to John Cunningham". NUI Galway. 8 February 2012. Archived from the original on 13 November 2020. Retrieved 21 June 2020.
- ^ "Journalist John Cunningham dies aged 66". RTÉ News. RTÉ. 9 February 2012. Archived from the original on 15 June 2012. Retrieved 14 February 2012.
- ^ Siggins, Lorna (8 February 2012). "Journalist John Cunningham dies". The Irish Times. Irish Times Trust. Archived from the original on 12 February 2012. Retrieved 14 February 2012.