Niall Boylan
Niall Boylan | |
|---|---|
| Born | 21 September 1963 |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Education | Ardscoil La Salle |
| Occupation | Radio broadcaster |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Political party | Independent Ireland (2024–present) |
| Spouse |
Karen Boylan (m. 2022) |
| Children | 3 |
| Website | niallboylan |
Niall Boylan (born 21 September 1963) is an Irish radio presenter and podcaster. He is an Independent Ireland party candidate for the Dublin constituency in the 2024 European Parliament elections.[2] He was the presenter of The Niall Boylan Show on Classic Hits 4FM, broadcasting Monday to Friday from 12 to 2 pm and again from 9 pm to 1 am.[3] His show has won nine awards, including one for Best Scheduled Talk Show at the 2017 New York Festivals International Radio Program Awards, as well as several IMRO Radio Awards.[4][5] He also hosts The Niall Boylan Podcast. He previously worked for 98FM and FM104.[6]
Media career[edit]
In September 2015 Boylan faced calls for a boycott following his interview with Molly Martens, who was convicted of manslaughter in 2015.[7] Sarah Lynch-Corbett, the daughter of Limerick businessman Jason Corbett, said on X (formerly Twitter): "Niall Boylan provided a platform to #MollyMartens after she killed my father, subsequently causing ongoing harm to my life. I am the daughter of #JasonCorbett, who was abused by Molly Martens."[8] This interview occurred prior to Molly Martens being charged.
Political career[edit]
In April 2024 Boylan announced that he would stand for the Independent Ireland party in the Dublin constituency in the 2024 European Parliament elections.[2] That same month Boylan argued that criticism levelled at his party leader, Michael Collins TD, was unfair as Collins had apologised several times for the fact that in 2001 he had written a supportive character statement for a man who was subsequently convicted of underage sex. Boylan argued that people were making "too much" of Collins' actions and that "I think the man [Collins] said he regrets it, we all make mistakes in our lives, do things that we regret."[9]
Political views[edit]
In a 2018 interview, Boylan suggested that left-wing politicians in Ireland encourage voters to live on welfare and feel entitled to "free homes",[3] and that left-wing politicans unfairly criticise multinational companies based in Ireland such as Apple. In the same interview, Boylan stated that he believes that prostitution should be legalised.[3]
Personal[edit]
Boylan was born at St Patrick's Mother and Baby Home, and adopted after 16 months by Frank and Elizabeth Boylan.[5] As a child, he was diagnosed with alopecia.[3] In 2022, he married Karen Boylan.
References[edit]
- ^ Horgan, Sarah (17 July 2023). "How I met my partner: Niall Boylan says he loved his wife Karen before they met in person". The Echo. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
- ^ a b "Niall Boylan to contest European election". RTÉ News. 23 April 2024. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
- ^ a b c d O'Toole, Jason (18 July 2018). "The Full Hot Press Interview With Niall Boylan". Hot Press. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
- ^ "The Niall Boylan Show wins Best Scheduled Talk Show in the world at New York radio awards". Irish Examiner. 20 June 2017. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
- ^ a b "Classic hits radio host Niall Boylan announces candidacy for Dublin's European elections". Ireland's Classic Hits Radio. 23 April 2024. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
- ^ "About Niall". The Niall Boylan Podcast. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
- ^ Martin, Roy (9 September 2015). "Limerick listeners urged to Boycott 4FM's Boylan". Radio Today. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ Gilbart, Manon (24 April 2024). "'Niall Boylan provided a platform to Molly Martens after she killed my father,' says Jason Corbett's daughter". Carlow Live. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
- ^ Gataveckaite, Gabija (23 April 2024). "'We all make mistakes' – Niall Boylan says 'too much' being made of Independent Ireland leader writing reference for sex offender". Irish Independent. Retrieved 1 May 2024.