The Longford man who founded the Irish World newspaper has died.
Paddy Cowan established and published the popular paper in 1987.
The paper confirmed his death on Twitter this evening.
It is with immense sadness that we announce the death, a short time ago, in London, of Paddy Cowan, the owner and publisher of The Irish World, peacefully with his family by his bedside. He will be missed. May he Rest in Peace.
Paddy Cowan
23 May 1942 - 6 October 2020 pic.twitter.com/rV5lT5mikS— the Irish World (@theirishworld) October 6, 2020
The 78-year-old was also a Life President of the Longford Association in London.
We are greatly saddened to learn of the death of Paddy Cowan, a stalwart of the Irish community in Britain. The Irish World has given a voice to that community since 1987 - and Paddy’s support made that voice audible. Deepest sympathy to his family, friends & all @theirishworld https://t.co/7qTGklzRvA
— Embassy of Ireland (@IrelandEmbGB) October 6, 2020
