The Westmeath Independent Celebrates Local Newspaper WeekLocal newspapers around Ireland are marking their contribution to their communities by celebrating Local Newspaper Week. Readers in print and online are being encouraged to support their local newspapers by buying a copy at their newsagent or taking out an online subscription. “In recognition of the importance of local media, I secured €6 million in Budget 2023 for the establishment of the Media Fund. This will initially fund two schemes, a Local Democracy Reporting Scheme and Courts Reporting Scheme, which will be administered by Coimisiún na Meán on a platform-neutral basis.”Executive Director of Local Ireland Bob Hughes said: “Local newspapers are the lifeblood of local communities. “We have never had so many readers thanks to our new digital audience.”Local Newspaper Week is running throughout this week in print and online.

Source: Irish Independent November 29, 2022 01:31 UTC