# Jim McDowell: Belfast's Truth-Telling Journalist

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Podcast: [Dublin News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dublin-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7597080)
Published: 2026-05-23T07:30:38+00:00
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Jim McDowell, a journalist who passed away at seventy-six, was a relentless force in Belfast, known for confronting paramilitaries and drug dealers. He dedicated himself to exposing the killers of his colleague, Martin O’Hagan, after the 2001 murder. McDowells commitment to uncovering wrongdoing, fueled by his working-class upbringing, earned him praise for his courage in challenging criminal elements and political indifference. He spent over fifty years in journalism, including twenty-five as the Sunday Worlds Northern editor, and is survived by his wife, children, and grandchildren. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/7bf55e169ce5d2e6

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