Peter Nolan

Peter Nolan is a first generation native New Yorker from a staunchly GAA family. Peter covered the NY GAA first for the Irish Voice and then for several years at the Irish Echo. He went on to cover the United States Men's National Team in World Cup Qualifiers from Columbus, Ohio to Mexico City's famous Azteca Stadium, also reporting on United States Women's National soccer teams matches across the United States. Peter's work recently appeared in the Irish Best selling compilation, "Grassroots, Stories from the Heart of the GAA."

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Seton Hall Prep coach gears up for Ireland tournament
Community Features & Events
Seton Hall Prep coach gears up for Ireland tournament
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Navigating Colorado Rapids is career high-point for Meath native steeped in sport
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Artists cast loving light on style and soul of sidelined South Bronx
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Artists cast loving light on style and soul of sidelined South Bronx
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Profile: Buffalo's Jack of all trades with finger on political pulse
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Profile: Buffalo's Jack of all trades with finger on political pulse
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US chief of Invest NI is driven by desire to makes things better back home
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Flying the colors for Ireland pays off for newly-elected Californian pol Julie Roche
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Flying the colors for Ireland pays off for newly-elected Californian pol Julie Roche
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Veterans raise a glass to 'Mr Fighting 69th' at event marking WWII Makin Island raid
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Veterans raise a glass to 'Mr Fighting 69th' at event marking WWII Makin Island raid
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Unmarked graves of Leadville, CO, tell tale of impoverished Irish
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Carney's Capitol Hill-based FEDNET aims for 'no-nonsense viewer perspective'
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Carney's Capitol Hill-based FEDNET aims for 'no-nonsense viewer perspective'
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Spotlight: Business booster Moran builds firm foundation for small companies
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Spotlight: Business booster Moran builds firm foundation for small companies
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LABOR LEADERS: Pittsburgh's Michael Dunleavy has seen life from both sides
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Community Champ Cathy Nolan Stepping Down after Lifetime of Public Service
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Community Champ Cathy Nolan Stepping Down after Lifetime of Public Service
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