Grady's surprise exit leaves Indo editorship up for grabs

The editor's job at the Irish Independent is to be advertised soon.

The editor's job at the Irish Independent is to be advertised soon, following the sudden departure of its first female editor after less than a year in the role.

It was announced on Wednesday that Claire Grady, who was well liked and highly regarded, had departed ''with immediate effect.

Grady declined to speak about the decision when contacted, replying that she would not be saying anything about the move.

When she was appointed ...