Shane O'Brien

Shane O'Brien is a journalist at IrishCentral. Shane studied journalism at DIT for four years before moving to New York in 2019. He started working with IrishCentral on his return to Ireland in January 2020 and has worked on a number of issues affecting the Irish American community.

An unforgettable experience landing at Donegal Airport

An unforgettable experience landing at Donegal Airport

WATCH: This 1983 Irish Spring Soap ad’s accents will make you laugh

WATCH: This 1983 Irish Spring Soap ad’s accents will make you laugh

How a Galway family saved 15 women from a Magdalene Laundry in the 1960s

How a Galway family saved 15 women from a Magdalene Laundry in the 1960s

The last bare-knuckle boxing match in the US was between two Irishmen and lasted 75 rounds

The last bare-knuckle boxing match in the US was between two Irishmen and lasted 75 rounds

Was the coward of the Titanic really a hero? The book "Understanding J. Bruce Ismay" says yes

Was the coward of the Titanic really a hero? The book "Understanding J. Bruce Ismay" says yes

Who are Celtic Thunder and what are their best songs?

Who are Celtic Thunder and what are their best songs?

When Marilyn Monroe called Jackie to speak about her affair with John F Kennedy

When Marilyn Monroe called Jackie to speak about her affair with John F Kennedy

Reindeer bone found in Cork shows that humans lived in Ireland 33,000 years ago

Reindeer bone found in Cork shows that humans lived in Ireland 33,000 years ago

Remembering Brian Dennehy with his top movie roles

Remembering Brian Dennehy with his top movie roles

4,500-year-old boat was among Galway Viking artifacts hoard discovery

4,500-year-old boat was among Galway Viking artifacts hoard discovery