Niall O'Dowd
Paul Ryan versus Joe Biden sets up Irish Catholic political showdown - Lace curtain Irish Ryan against Shanty Irish Biden a contest for the ages
Catholics are now the new Protestants in American presidential politics -- Paul Ryan and Joe Biden symbolize a new era for Catholic politicians
U.S. Catholic Bishops have major choice to make between Romney/Ryan and Obama/Biden -- Problems with both parties makes their choice far more complicated this election
Why the Rose of Tralee remains Ireland’s most popular TV program by far -- Irish Diaspora comes alive as women from all over the world seek the crown
Cardinal Timothy Dolan to offer closing prayer at GOP convention in Florida -- Taking sides so openly in presidential election is not a very smart idea
NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly gets rave reviews for handling of Empire State shootings - Talk of run for New York mayor against Christine Quinn will be revived
Cardinal Dolan right to see the light and agree to speak at Democratic convention -- Huge error appearing at Republican convention only with closing prayer
Coming home with Notre Dame to Dublin; a trip of a lifetime -- A trip to remember as Ireland opens its heart to the 'Fighting Irish'
John F. Kennedy the lecherous lover at odds with Camelot image -- New book destroys the Camelot fantasy for me
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