Niall O'Dowd

Opinion

Opinion

Mueller report shows a Mafia-style gangster in the White House

What is in the Mueller report? The findings show The Don at his finest.

Irish Voice

Irish Voice

Bestseller "Say Nothing" is really a get Gerry Adams exercise

Patrick Radden Keefe’s best-selling book, a forensic examination of Northern Ireland’s Troubles, lacks critical insight and is very much flawed

Roots

Roots

Was your family shanty or lace curtain Irish? It’s important

So which Irish are you? Shanty or lace curtain, narrowback or donkey, Mick or Paddy?

Culture

Culture

Holy Week brings back Good Friday memories of the traditions in Ireland

Ireland of the 1960s was a very strange place. The power of the church was absolute, never more so than in Holy Week and the celebration of Easter was far from a celebration.

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A beautiful boy leaves this earth, the hardest column I will ever write

A beautiful tribute to Rory Staunton who passed away suddenly, aged 12, from sepsis.

Niall O'Dowd

Niall O'Dowd

Joe Biden is a touchy-feely, old-style Irish politician - get used to him

The allegations made recently that Joe Biden is some kind of a sexual groper are absurd. After all, he gropes men too

Opinion

Opinion

10 years a growing - the mad beginning of IrishCentral

I should not let March go without referring to the ten-year anniversary of IrishCentral.com.

Opinion

Opinion

It seems many in DUP hate Catholics more than saving Brexit

Saying no is the DUP blankie, their comfort tool which they can retreat behind rather than have to deal with political complexities.

Irish Voice

John McCain stands taller in his grave than Donald Trump in the White House

Donald Trump's behavior with regard to Senator John McCain, a true American patriot whose legacy will be long remembered, has been disgraceful.

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Why “England Get Out of Ireland” banner belongs in New York Parade

Attempts to politically damage Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald will backfire badly

Irish Voice

Irish America is a hardy beast with a future that's bright

There has been a lot of naysaying about the imminent death of Irish America, but let’s take stock.

Entertainment

Irish poems and songs to make your heart swell this St. Patrick's Day

From the Emerald Isle, the land of saints and scholars, some poetic Irish words that are sure to fill you with pride this St. Patrick's Day season.

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McGregor is out of control as reality bites for “Notorious” fans

For his fans he was a force of fury now reality must be clear, he’s out of control.

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13m Guinness pints poured! St. Patrick’s Day worth $5.6bn to US economy

St. Patrick’s Day is rising in popularity, especially with younger people who are already making March 17 party plans and plan on wearing green!

Irish Voice

The Maureen O’Hara sex scandal that shocked Hollywood

Maureen O’Hara may have been the cool, clean heroine in many of her films, but a notorious sex scandal hurt her career

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The meaning behind the famous Irish toast "Sláinte"

Raise a glass and impress your friends with your knowledge of this Irish blessing.

Irish Voice

My sainted surgeon was a pedophile who preyed on defenseless children

The young boys in County Louth, who Michael Shine sexually abused, didn't have a chance.

Politics

Is Joe Biden's family scandal likely to end his bid for the White House?

Joe Biden’s bid for the White House may be derailed because of a family scandal that President Donald Trump would surely exploit.

Niall O'Dowd

On his birthday, remembering Ted Kennedy and how he shut down Irish immigration

Ted Kennedy made one major mistake in his career which has cost generations of Irish-born access to America.

Irish Voice

FBI, MI5 paid $10 million to US informer who infiltrated, destroyed Real IRA

New book “Accidental Spy” reveals how an American informer infiltrated the Army Council of the Real Irish Republican Army (IRA) and destroyed the militant group.

Niall O'Dowd