Kerry welcome upcoming tests
Over the years Kerry GAA supporters have been spoiled, as they have qualified for 62 All-Ireland finals, and while they have lost a few in recent y...
May 17, 2024
by Sean Creedon
News
Higgins Marks Dublin/Monaghan Bombings Anniversary
President Michael D. Higgins is today commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Dublin and Monaghan bombings which took place on 17 May 1974. The p...
May 17, 2024
by Irish Echo Staff
News
Lord of the Dram
Pic of Day: Irish dance legend Michael Flatley Pictured far right) is taking his first steps into the distilling industry by launching Flatley Whis...
May 17, 2024
by Irish Echo Staff
Shannon Gaels edge intense, exciting contest at Gaelic Park
Shannon Gaels 3-11 St. Barnabas 3-9 Though it was Mother’ Day, there wasn’t too much of a maternal atmosphere around Gaelic Park. The crowd was sma...
May 16, 2024
by Frank Brady
'Whirring Wings' is wonderful
I’ll start out this week by congratulating everyone who competed in this year’s Mid-Atlantic Fleadh, which concluded on this past Sunday out in Par...
May 16, 2024
by Daniel Neely
Opinion
KIRWAN: Been There 'Dune' That
Have you gone to see the movie, "Dune – Part 2" yet? I’ve seen both, though I regret to say I remember nothing about Part 1. That’s not to say I di...
May 16, 2024
by Larry Kirwan
News
In Ottawa, Ireland Honors Indigenous Famine Aid
Ireland’s Ambassador to Canada, Dr. Eamonn McKee, recently launched the Honouring Indigenous Aid program at the Irish Residence in Ottawa. He paid ...
May 15, 2024
by Turlough McConnell
News
Sure Wouldn't You know
Pic of Day: The portal which allowed people in Dublin and Manhattan in New York to see one another has been temporarily turned off due to what has ...
May 15, 2024
by Irish Echo Staff
News
Not One, But Two E-3 Visa Bills
Congressman Mike Lawler is this week submitting an E-3 Visa bill to Congress. He is not alone. Congressman Richard Neal, a Democrat, and Congressma...
May 15, 2024
by Ray O'Hanlon
News
Inspired by Frederick Douglass, Western Mass College Pres eyes Irish contacts
The town of Westfield, and indeed the entire region of western Massachusetts, has long been known for its connection to Ireland, so perhaps it was ...
May 15, 2024
by Peter Nolan
Opinion
EDITORIAL: Going to the Dogs
Dogs have long played a role in American politics. Even in the darkest of times the political pooch could be relied upon to cheerily wag its tail a...
May 15, 2024
by Irish Echo Staff
News
Neal Lauded For Environmental Work
Pic of Day: Massachusetts Congressman Richard Neal plies his political trade on multiple fronts, Ireland, of course, being one of them. The environ...
May 15, 2024
by Irish Echo Staff
News
Deirdre Steps Up
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey is to stand in as Economy Minister at Stormont on an interim basis. The news comes after First Minister Michelle O’Nei...
May 15, 2024
by Anthony Neeson
O'Toole, O'Rourke stay undefeated
Thomas O'Toole celebrates victory and his new title in Quincy. Thomas “The Kid” O’Toole scored a third round TKO over Russell Kimber at the packed ...
May 14, 2024
by Jay Mwamba
Lansdowne take EPSL title with 3-0 win at Tibbetts Brook Park
One of the nation’s top semi-pro clubs, Lansdowne Yonkers, clinched their second Eastern Premier Soccer League (EPSL) Metropolitan Conference title...
May 14, 2024
by Jay Mwamba