Alison Laredo's award-winning image.

Success for The Connaught Telegraph at Local Ireland Media Awards

THE Connaught Telegraph has scooped a top award at the Local Ireland Media Awards 2019 in Athlone.

Alison Laredo was named Photographer of the Year for her image, Sisters Embrace, captured at last year's 8th amendment referendum count.

The picture was also shortlisted in the 'Best Use of Photography' category for the newspaper's front page report of the referendum result under the heading 'The Silent Yes'.

The Connaught Telegraph was shortlisted in two other categories, Best Advertising Campaign and Best Local Advertisment.