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Niall O'Dowd

Carter and Thatcher Clashed on N.I.

By Niall O'Dowd
IA Newsletter January 4, 2025

January 3, 2025 by 1 Comment

December 17, 1979: Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and President Jimmy Carter at the White House in Washington, DC. Photo: Margaret Thatcher Foundation / US Government

Jimmy Carter’s involvement in Northern Ireland affairs was far more substantial than many Irish Americans may think. Former President Jimmy Carter, who has died at the age of 100, is remembered for his impact on foreign policy and his humanitarian work after his presidency.  He was also very much interested in finding a peaceful solution to the Troubles in Northern … [Read more...] about Carter and Thatcher Clashed on N.I.

Meet the Best

By Niall O'Dowd, Co-Founder
August / September 2000

March 24, 2023 by Leave a Comment

Tim Russert was one of the most influential political journalists in America. As the former host of the top-rated Meet the Press, he could make and break careers, but his own success story is a highly unusual one. Niall O'Dowd interviewed him in Washington D.C. in 2000. "He is absolutely the best, he does the most homework. In an era where everyone in the media is … [Read more...] about Meet the Best

British Offensive Begins in the U.S. to Discredit Irish Side on Peace Process Problems

By Niall O'Dowd
IA Newsletter January 28, 2023

January 27, 2023 by Leave a Comment

With President Biden's visit to Northern Ireland in April bringing international attention, the stakes could not be higher in the blame game over the stalled peace process. A truly dishonest op-ed by an arch-conservative writer in The New York Times casting blame for the stalled protocol on the Irish side likely signals that a major offensive between now and the … [Read more...] about British Offensive Begins in the U.S. to Discredit Irish Side on Peace Process Problems

Joe Kennedy Appointment May Inspire a Political Comeback

By Niall O'Dowd
IA Newsletter, December 24, 2022

December 22, 2022 by 2 Comments

Joe Kennedy III

Kennedy’s appointment as Special Envoy to Northern Ireland affords him a chance to relaunch his political career. Joe Kennedy III may be a surprise choice to many commentators but not to those close to Joe Biden. This is about American politics too, giving a lifeline to a Kennedy, the family Biden admires more than any other. The appointment comes with one major … [Read more...] about Joe Kennedy Appointment May Inspire a Political Comeback

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June 16, 1904

Historically known as Bloomsday, June 16, 1904 marks the day during which all of Joyce’s Ulysses takes place. Joyce chose the date as a way to commemorate his first date with Nora Barnacle. “Bloomsday” was not established until 1954, on the 50th anniversary of the book’s events. In Dublin, several people dress in costume and retrace Leopold Bloom’s route through Dublin. Landmarks, like Davey Byrne’s pub are visited. Readings of the book are also a common event of the day.

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