Paul O'Neill (newspaper editor)
Paul O’Neill (1964 or 1965) is an Irish journalist. In April 2017, he succeeded Kevin O'Sullivan as editor of The Irish Times.
Journalism career[edit]
O'Neill's first journalism career was at the Waterford News & Star in 1982; he then worked for the Cork Examiner in 1989.[1]
He joined The Irish Times in 1989 as London Correspondent, before working as a news reporter, Crime Correspondent, Deputy News Editor, and Finance Editor.[2] He served as Deputy Editor of the newspaper under both Geraldine Kennedy and Kevin O'Sullivan.[2] At some point, he briefly left the newspaper to work in public relations.[3]
On 5 April 2017, the Irish Times Trust announced that O'Neill would be replacing O'Sullivan as the newspaper's editor.[4]
Personal life[edit]
O'Neill was born in either 1964 or 1965, and brought up in Waterford by his parents Paddy and Josie (née Larkin).[5] His father was editor of the Waterford News & Star, while his mother's family owned a bar and grocery store in Enniscorthy, County Wexford.[5]
O'Neill is an avid cyclist,[5] and has written several articles on the subject. [6][7] He and his wife Jennifer have two daughters.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ "Irish Times Editor returns to Waterford roots". www.waterfordchamber.ie. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
- ^ a b "Paul O'Neill appointed new 'Irish Times' Editor". The Irish Times. 5 April 2017. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
- ^ O'Donovan, Donal (6 April 2017). "Change of editor at 'Irish Times'". Irish Independent. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
- ^ Boland, Vincent (5 April 2017). "Irish Times appoints new editor". Financial Times. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
- ^ a b c d Cunningham, Gerard (30 May 2017). "The other P O'Neill". Village Magazine. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
- ^ O'Neill, Paul (20 April 2016). "Taking to the hills for the challenge of the sportive". The Irish Times. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
- ^ O'Neill, Paul (13 July 2013). "Marmotte 2013: the toughest day I've ever spent on a bike". The Irish Times.