Irish Independent
The Irish Independent is an Irish daily newspaper and online publication which is owned by Independent News & Media (INM), a subsidiary of Mediahuis.
Not to be confused with Irish independence, Independent Irish Party, or Independent politician (Ireland).Type
Mediahuis Ireland, a subsidiary of Mediahuis
Cormac Bourke
January 1905
(replaced Daily Irish Independent)
Talbot Street, Dublin, Ireland
36,000 [1]
The newspaper version often includes glossy magazines.[2]
Traditionally a broadsheet newspaper, it introduced an additional compact size in 2004. Further, in December 2012 (following billionaire Denis O'Brien's takeover) it was announced that the newspaper would become compact only.[3]
New Irish Writing and Hennessy Award[edit]
Since 2011, the Irish Independent has been the home of New Irish Writing (and its associated Hennessy Award),[15] which was originally established by David Marcus in 1969 in the Irish Press and appeared in the Sunday Tribune from 1988 to 2011. The New Irish Writing Page is "the longest-running creative writing feature of its kind in any Irish or British newspaper".[16][17]
Exam Brief[edit]
The Irish Independent, in co-operation with the Institute of Education, produces Exam Brief, a yearly six-part supplement dedicated to preparation for Leaving and Junior Certificate exams.[18] This supplement is published in February, March and April each year.
Related papers and concerns[edit]
See Independent News & Media article for newspapers and media assets in the wider group.