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html>\n<html lang=\"en\">\n<head>\n <meta charset=\"UTF-8\">\n <meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\">\n <title>About The Irish News</title>\n <style>\n body {\n font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\n margin: 20px;\n padding: 0;\n background-color: #f9f9f9;\n }\n h2 {\n color: #00594f;\n border-bottom: 2px solid #00594f;\n padding-bottom: 5px;\n }\n p {\n line-height: 1.6;\n }\n .section {\n margin-bottom: 20px;\n }\n .awards-list {\n list-style-type: none;\n padding: 0;\n }\n </style>\n</head>\n<body>\n <h2 class=\"b-headline\">About The Irish News</h2>\n \n <div class=\"section\">\n <h2>Our Mission Statement</h2>\n <p>To use our independent voice to play a positive role in society. We inform the conversation and inspire debate by telling compelling stories.</p>\n <p>Since 1891, The Irish News has played a constructive role in society, serving as a platform for respectful debate and conversation.</p>\n </div>\n\n <div class=\"section\">\n <h2>Our Values</h2>\n \n <strong>Trust:</strong> We strive to build trust with our readers, customers, and colleagues through journalistic excellence.<br>\n <strong>Accountability:</strong> We lead from the front, using our voice to represent the communities we serve.<br>\n <strong>Respect:</strong> Rooted in integrity, we promote peace, equality, and diversity in our coverage.<br>\n <strong>Boldness:</strong> We pursue excellence by making bold, innovative decisions.<br>\n <strong>Curiosity:</strong> We ask questions and seek answers, ensuring meaningful conversations.\n </ul>\n </div>\n\n <div class=\"section\">\n <h2>Our Statement of Principles</h2>\n <p>The Irish News has depth鈥攊n its commitment to readers, in its analysis, and in its belief in a better future. We provide rigorous journalism that is authoritative, trustworthy, and balanced.</p>\n </div>\n\n <div class=\"section\">\n <h2>History of The Irish News</h2>\n <p>Founded in 1891 as a response to Charles Stewart Parnell鈥檚 influence, the origins of The Irish News trace back even further, 36 years earlier.</p>\n <img src=\"https://www.irishnews.com/resizer/v2/VGABRYIZWBGFPFLND7NMKJ7P5M.png?auth=4cc334d7043f8a1f95a0940c3b2723f5e7dd6fd4d219cf57daaa9f8dc41eb8b3\" alt=\"Irish News Timeline\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; margin-top: 10px;\"></p>\n<p><em>Irish News Timeline (Up to date) A peek back into the history of The Irish News, from its early days through to its soaring successes today</em></>\n </div>\n\n <div class=\"section\">\n <h2>Award-Winning Achievements</h2>\n <ul class=\"awards-list\">\n <li>1999 CIPR Awards, Newspaper of the Year</li>\n <li>2000 CIPR Awards, Newspaper of the Year</li>\n <li>2002 CIPR Awards, Newspaper of the Year</li>\n <li>2004 CIPR Awards, Newspaper of the Year</li>\n <li>2005 CIPR Awards, Newspaper of the Year</li>\n <li>2006 The Newspaper Awards, Regional Newspaper of the Year</li>\n <li>2007 The Newspaper Awards, Regional Newspaper of the Year</li>\n <li>2010 Society of Editors, Regional Press Awards, Regional Newspaper of the Year</li>\n <li>2011 Society of Editors, Regional Press Awards, Regional Newspaper of the Year</li>\n <li>2012 The Newspaper Awards, Grand Prix and Regional Newspaper of the Year</li>\n <li>2014 The Newspaper Awards, Regional Newspaper of the Year</li>\n <li>2019 Society of Editors, Regional Press Awards, Innovation & Initiative of the Year</li>\n <li>2021 Newsawards, Regional Newspaper of the Year</li>\n <li>2024 The Newspaper Awards, Regional Newspaper of the Year</li>\n </ul>\n </div>\n \n <div class=\"section\">\n <h2>Useful Links</h2>\n \n <a href=\"https://irishnews.getgotjobs.co.uk/\">Careers</a><br>\n <a href=\"https://www.irishnews.com/terms-and-conditions/\">Terms & Conditions</a><br>\n <a href=\"https://www.irishnews.com/privacy-policy/\">Privacy Policy</a><br>\n <a href=\"https://www.irishnews.com/cookie-policy/\">Cookies Policy</a><br>\n <a href=\"https://www.irishnews.com/help-faq/\">Frequently Asked Questions</a><br>\n <a href=\"https://www.irishnews.com/contact-us/\">Contact Us</a>\n </div>\n \n <p><em>© Copyright 2024 Irish News</em></p>\n</body>\n</html>\n"},"displayProperties":{},"localEdits":{},"variants":{}}}]},{"collection":"sections","props":{"collection":"sections","id":2},"children":[{"collection":"features","type":"main/footer","props":{"collection":"features","type":"main/footer","id":"f0fErjiMMUtFLl","contentConfig":{"contentService":"","contentConfigValues":{},"inherit":true},"customFields":{"navigationConfig":{"contentService":"site-service-hierarchy","contentConfigValues":{"hierarchy":"footer","sectionId":""}},"termsOfServiceText":"Terms of Service","termsOfServiceUrl":"/terms-and-conditions/","privacyPolicyText":"Privacy Policy","privacyPolicyUrl":"/privacy-policy/","cookiePolicyText":"Cookie Policy","cookiePolicyUrl":"/cookie-policy/","privacySettingsText":"Contributor T&C鈥檚","lazyLoad":null,"privacySettingsUrl":"/contributor-terms-conditions/"},"displayProperties":{},"localEdits":{},"variants":{}}}]},{"collection":"sections","props":{"collection":"sections","id":3},"children":[]}]};Fusion.spa=false;Fusion.spaEnabled=false;</script></body></html>