Chris Sherrard named new editor of The Irish News

Reach Ireland editor-in-chief Chris Sherrard has been named as the new editor of The Irish News.

The 42-year-old follows Noel Doran, who was the longest-serving daily newspaper editor in the UK and Ireland when he stepped down after 30 years with the publication.

In his role at Reach Sherrard oversaw a large portfolio of print and digital titles across the island of Ireland, including the Daily Mirror, Irish Daily Star and Belfast Live.

Mr Sherrard said it is a “great honour” to edit The Irish News, which he described as an “institution”.

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“I have the utmost respect for Noel Doran and following him as editor is not only a great honour but also brings with it a responsibility I am keenly aware of.

“These are exciting times for the organisation and, building on Noel’s editorship, I intend to lead a team and brand that is bold, confident, and designed to embrace an ambitious digital transformation journey as we write the next chapters in the Irish News’ storied history,” he said.

Dominic Fitzpatrick, chief executive of IntoMedia, said

in his 15 years at Reach, and earlier experience at Sky and Johnston Press, Sherrard worked in almost every editorial job in a newsroom and “has shown himself to be an inspiring and courageous leader.” - PA