The Editor of the Galway Advertiser Declan Varley has won an international award for editorial writing
The prestigious Golden Quill Award is presented by the International Society of Weekly Newspaper Editors.
Mr Varley is the first person from outside North America to win the award in its 70 years existence
The elaborately designed trophy was presented at the Society's conference in Cardiff at the weekend.
The winning editorial was published in the Galway Advertiser last year, as the long-awaited excavation got underway at the former Tuam Mother and Baby Home site
The article called for dignity and respect in honouring those whose remains may be recovered.
In their citation, the judges praised the piece for combining rigorous journalism with poignantly lyrical language.
Declan Varley has been editor of the Galway Advertiser for more than 25 years having succeeded the late Ronnie O'Gorman.
