Niall O'Dowd Journalist, Publisher, Founder
  • New York
  • Irish Voice/Irish Central

Niall is the Founder of IrishCentral as well as of Irish America Magazine and the Irish Voice Newspaper. He is also responsible for publishing IrishCentral.com community newspaper and The Irish Emigrant newspaper, in Boston. He founded the Wall Street 50 awards, the Top 100 Irish Americans, the Business 100 and more recently the Top 50 Women in Business and the Irish Legal 100 awards. Niall was awarded an honorary doctorate by University College Dublin for his work on the Irish peace process, which was a subject of a book, "Daring Diplomacy" and a PBS Special, "An Irish Voice."

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Irish Voice Newspaper, Irish America Magazine, Irishcentral.com

158 Articles
over 1 year ago
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Irish America believes they have a role to play in securing Northern Ireland's peace

Irish American opinion is clear a border poll should be held by 2030, Irish America believes they have a role to play...

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over 1 year ago
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On This Day: Albert Reynolds, who became Taoiseach, is born in 1932

The late Albert Reynolds, the former Taoiseach of Ireland, was the greatest Irish leader of my lifetime. Albert Reyno...

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over 1 year ago
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Ronald Reagan did not want to be Irish, refused to help end Bobby Sands hunger strike

Ronald Reagan believed he was of British background and tried to steer away from his Irish roots when running for pre...

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over 1 year ago
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On This Day: 50 years ago, Thin Lizzy's classic "Whiskey in the Jar" was released

On Nov 3, 1972, Phil Lynott and his band, Thin Lizzy, released "Whiskey in The Jar" but what's the history behind thi...

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Muhammad Ali becomes Heavyweight Champion for the second time on this day in 1974

Boxing legend Muhammad Ali became World Heavyweight champion for the second time on this day in 1974 after defeating ...

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On This Day: Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty, the WWII hero, died

Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty may be one of the greatest Irish men who ever lived, yet his story is hardly known. This br...

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The US midterms: A vote to save our democracy

With the US midterms upon us, it is time we all rallied to the flag and realized the real meaning of freedom.

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over 1 year ago
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John Dunleavy, who opposed gays in NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade, dies at 83

John Dunleavy, who emigrated from Co Westmeath in 1963, had links to the NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade going back over...

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over 1 year ago
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The return of Boris Johnson now likely with Liz Truss’ exit

The political shambles in the UK hasn't been getting much airtime in the US but Liz Truss' resignation shows just how...

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over 1 year ago
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The return of Boris Johnson now likely with Liz Truss’ exit

The political shambles in the UK hasn't been getting much airtime in the US but Liz Truss' resignation shows just how...

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over 1 year ago
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Cheating scandal badly damages reputation of critical Irish export

The news that cheating is going on in the world of competitive Irish dancing on puts the very good name of Irish danc...

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over 1 year ago
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Bono IRA threat does not ring true - but it helps sell books

I'm taking Bono's claim in his new book that he and his wife Ali Hewson were targeted by the IRA with a grain of salt.

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