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Sunday World
21-07-2025
- Sunday World
Jonathan Dowdall being prepared for new life overseas in witness protection
Dubliner who testified against Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch is expected to be joined abroad by family members following his imminent release Jonathan Dowdall is expected to be 'spirited away' to begin a new life overseas Former Sinn Féin councillor turned state witness Jonathan Dowdall is planning his move overseas as he enters the Witness Security Programme in the coming months. The Sunday World understands that Dowdall, who testified against Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch, was recently removed from Limerick Prison to finalise details and documentation before his imminent release. It is believed gardaí needed to take photos of him for travel purposes. Sources said Dowdall, whose official release date is late October, could be 'spirited away' from the prison 'at any stage from now on' as specialist gardaí complete plans for his new life overseas. The details of how and when the 44-year-old Dubliner will leave Ireland are known by only a small number of officers to ensure the safety of Dowdall and his family. A spokesperson for the Irish Prison Service (IPS) said it does not comment on individual cases. Prison bosses will be given minimal notice about when gardaí decide Dowdall is to relocated. One source said he could be released in September, a few weeks early, but another said it will all be decided at the 'last minute'. Dowdall and his father, Patrick, tortured and waterboarded a man in 2015 Dowdall is nearing the end of the sentence he received for his role in the murder of David Byrne in the Regency Hotel, Dublin, in February 2016. He was due to go on trial alongside Hutch, but the murder charge against was dropped when he pleaded guilty to facilitating the killing and agreed to testify against Hutch. Dowdall gave evidence during the trial at the Special Criminal Court, and Hutch walked free when he was found not guilty. In 2022, one day before Hutch's trial began, Dowdall was sentenced to four years in prison for facilitating the murder. Dowdall has been in jail since 2017. He and his father, Patrick, tortured and waterboarded a man in 2015 in a dispute over a motorbike. The father and son admitted falsely imprisoning Alexander Hurley and threatening to kill him. He was told his fingers would be pulled off one-by-one with pliers. Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch. Photo: PA People who enter witness relocation for their own protection are often set up with new lives and jobs in Australia or Canada. The family of Limerick publican Roy Collins, who was murdered by members of the Dundon gang, entered witness relocation, but returned in 2019 after 10 years overseas. Latest figures show that in 2023, the State budgeted nearly €1.2m for the programme, but it needed a supplement of €1m more. The Witness Security Programme was set up in 1997 to combat attempts 'to prevent the normal functioning of the criminal justice system', including threats of violence and intimidation of witnesses. It was introduced after the murder of Sunday Independent journalist Veronica Guerin, but has been openly criticised by judges and a former justice minister. Charles Bowden and Russell Warren testified as protected witnesses against John Gilligan over the murder of Ms Guerin, of which Gilligan was ultimately acquitted. Both witnesses were later relocated under assumed identities. In another case in 2011, a Crumlin man who testified against four former criminal associates became a state witness and entered the programme with members of his family. A contract was placed on the life of Joseph O'Brien after he gave evidence in the murder trial of John 'Champagne' Carroll. O'Brien, his girlfriend and family — except one of his sisters, who declined to participate — left Ireland following the trial. The State accepted the witness played a role in Carroll's murder. Jonathan Dowdall is expected to be 'spirited away' to begin a new life overseas Today's News in 90 Seconds - July 21st
Otago Daily Times
10-07-2025
- Automotive
- Otago Daily Times
Aspiring racer praises motor sport camp
A pit stop at an elite training camp in Dunedin has been the "cherry on top" for a teenage racing driver as he prepares for a shot at driving for a Formula 4 team. Blake Dowdall, 18, who is nearing the end of a week-long stint at the Elite Motorsport Academy camp, will next week join Rodin Motorsport to audition for a spot in their team for the British and Spanish Formula 4 races. He said the camp had provided lots of valuable lessons in both the classroom and gym. Mr Dowdall and seven other up-and-coming motorsport athletes from around the country have been put through their paces at the academy, their days starting at 6.45am and often stretching to 8.30pm. "It's all scheduled down to the minute and that's how I like it, it feels really productive." The academy also helped drivers with things outside of the car, such as nutrition. "Really, it's putting the cherry on top to anything else we have — whether you call it talent or any other word." He was confident going overseas because he believed he had done the work to perform at a high level, he said. "I'm looking forward to it more than anything in the world." Motorsport athlete Blake Dowdall, 18, of Palmerston North, drives in a simulator during the Elite Motorsport Academy Camp in Dunedin yesterday. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH Years of work were put into getting to this stage of his career. "It definitely looks like an overnight success, but it's been created in the years leading up to it. "I've had a few really bad seasons in Formula Ford, but I can actually look at those as a blessing in disguise because it led up to the 2025 season where Rodin was involved." During his trip, he will visit the Rodin Factory in London before heading to the Pembrey Circuit in Wales.
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Landis Communications CEO Sean Dowdall Named 2025 Business of Pride Honoree as Award-Winning Agency Celebrates 35 Years of Impact
Leading LGBTQ+ Business Leader Recognized During Pride Month as Agency Adds Six New Clients and Earns National Industry Honors SAN FRANCISCO, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pride month brings extra reason to celebrate for Landis Communications Inc. (Landis), as the San Francisco Business Times (SFBT) has named President and CEO Sean Dowdall a 2025 Outstanding Voices and Business of Pride Honoree. The prestigious recognition highlights LGBTQ+ business leaders who are making a significant difference in their communities and companies – a perfect reflection of Landis' 35-year commitment to purpose-driven communications and community impact. The Business of Pride honor adds to Dowdall's distinguished record as a leader in both the LGBTQ+ business community and the broader San Francisco Bay Area. Landis has been a multiple-year winner of the SF Business Times' top philanthropy awards and has consistently ranked among the top LGBTQ+ businesses in the San Francisco Bay Area, reinforcing the agency's deep roots in community leadership and social responsibility. Mr. Dowdall reflected upon this moment in a uniquely personal blog entry. "Being recognized as a Business of Pride Honoree is deeply meaningful, especially during Pride month when we celebrate the progress our community has made while acknowledging the work still ahead," said Dowdall. "This recognition reflects not just my personal journey, but the values that have guided Landis for 35 years – using our platform to amplify voices that matter and create meaningful change in our communities. We are enormously proud to be a values aligned business." The SFBT recognition comes during a banner year for the award-winning agency. Landis was named to the PRNEWS Agency Elite Top 120 for the fifth consecutive year and ranks among O'Dwyer's top PR firms for 2024. The agency also won PR Daily's national award for Best Nonprofit Campaign, highlighting its leadership in purpose-driven communications. Adding to its trophy case, the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) San Francisco chapter awarded Landis the coveted "Standout Tactic of the Year" award for its imaginative and impactful General Sherman campaign for Save the Redwoods League. This award recognizes exceptional creativity and effectiveness in public relations tactics. Reflecting the agency's continued growth and industry recognition, Landis has recently welcomed six new clients to its roster: Align Surgical Associates, National Rainbow College Fund, Mechanics' Institute, Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority, Mother's Milk Bank and Western Rivers Conservancy. "Our success over 35 years has always been rooted in putting our clients first while staying true to our values of community impact and social responsibility," said Dowdall. "As we celebrate this Pride recognition, we're reminded that our work extends beyond traditional PR – we're helping organizations create lasting change and build meaningful connections within the communities they serve." ABOUT LANDIS COMMUNICATIONS INC. (Landis): Celebrating 35 years in business, Landis is an award-winning, full-service, integrated public relations, marketing communications, digital and social media agency. The agency offers a unique mix of expertise in healthcare, environmental, corporate, consumer, B2B, B2C, technology, arts/culture and nonprofit marketing communications. Ragan's ACE Awards named Landis America's #1 Small Agency and America's #1 Healthcare PR Agency. Landis also is the San Francisco/Silicon Valley member agency of the Public Relations Global Network, with 50+ agency affiliates worldwide. For further information, visit Landis online. Contact: Brianne Murphy Miller650.575.7727brianne@
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Landis Communications CEO Sean Dowdall Named 2025 Business of Pride Honoree as Award-Winning Agency Celebrates 35 Years of Impact
Leading LGBTQ+ Business Leader Recognized During Pride Month as Agency Adds Six New Clients and Earns National Industry Honors SAN FRANCISCO, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pride month brings extra reason to celebrate for Landis Communications Inc. (Landis), as the San Francisco Business Times (SFBT) has named President and CEO Sean Dowdall a 2025 Outstanding Voices and Business of Pride Honoree. The prestigious recognition highlights LGBTQ+ business leaders who are making a significant difference in their communities and companies – a perfect reflection of Landis' 35-year commitment to purpose-driven communications and community impact. The Business of Pride honor adds to Dowdall's distinguished record as a leader in both the LGBTQ+ business community and the broader San Francisco Bay Area. Landis has been a multiple-year winner of the SF Business Times' top philanthropy awards and has consistently ranked among the top LGBTQ+ businesses in the San Francisco Bay Area, reinforcing the agency's deep roots in community leadership and social responsibility. Mr. Dowdall reflected upon this moment in a uniquely personal blog entry. "Being recognized as a Business of Pride Honoree is deeply meaningful, especially during Pride month when we celebrate the progress our community has made while acknowledging the work still ahead," said Dowdall. "This recognition reflects not just my personal journey, but the values that have guided Landis for 35 years – using our platform to amplify voices that matter and create meaningful change in our communities. We are enormously proud to be a values aligned business." The SFBT recognition comes during a banner year for the award-winning agency. Landis was named to the PRNEWS Agency Elite Top 120 for the fifth consecutive year and ranks among O'Dwyer's top PR firms for 2024. The agency also won PR Daily's national award for Best Nonprofit Campaign, highlighting its leadership in purpose-driven communications. Adding to its trophy case, the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) San Francisco chapter awarded Landis the coveted "Standout Tactic of the Year" award for its imaginative and impactful General Sherman campaign for Save the Redwoods League. This award recognizes exceptional creativity and effectiveness in public relations tactics. Reflecting the agency's continued growth and industry recognition, Landis has recently welcomed six new clients to its roster: Align Surgical Associates, National Rainbow College Fund, Mechanics' Institute, Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority, Mother's Milk Bank and Western Rivers Conservancy. "Our success over 35 years has always been rooted in putting our clients first while staying true to our values of community impact and social responsibility," said Dowdall. "As we celebrate this Pride recognition, we're reminded that our work extends beyond traditional PR – we're helping organizations create lasting change and build meaningful connections within the communities they serve." ABOUT LANDIS COMMUNICATIONS INC. (Landis): Celebrating 35 years in business, Landis is an award-winning, full-service, integrated public relations, marketing communications, digital and social media agency. The agency offers a unique mix of expertise in healthcare, environmental, corporate, consumer, B2B, B2C, technology, arts/culture and nonprofit marketing communications. Ragan's ACE Awards named Landis America's #1 Small Agency and America's #1 Healthcare PR Agency. Landis also is the San Francisco/Silicon Valley member agency of the Public Relations Global Network, with 50+ agency affiliates worldwide. For further information, visit Landis online. Contact: Brianne Murphy Miller650.575.7727brianne@ in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Global News
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Global News
Canada election 2025: Simcoe-Grey
See more sharing options Send this page to someone via email Share this item on Twitter Share this item via WhatsApp Share this item on Facebook Simcoe-Grey is a federal riding located in Ontario. This riding is currently represented by Conservative MP Terry Dowdall who first took office in 2019. Dowdall collected 36,249 votes, winning 47.32 per cent of the vote in the 2021 federal election. Voters will decide who will represent Simcoe-Grey in Ontario during the upcoming Canadian election on April 28, 2025. Visit this page on election night for a complete breakdown of up to the minute results. Candidates Conservative: Terry Dowdall (Incumbent) Liberal: Bren Munro NDP: Jasleen Bains Green: Allan Kuhn People's Party: Giorgio Mammoliti
