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SOS to Echo Readers: More female First Responder nominees needed for annual awards

The Irish Echo is extending the nominations deadline for its 12th Annual Irish First Responders Awards, with a special appeal for nominations of ou...

October 15, 2026 By Anthony Neeson

Opinion

OPINION: Supporting Ireland and the Irish Requires Courage and Trusted Leadership in Washington

I live in Pearl River, where the St. Patrick’s Day parade is a very big deal. About one in nine people in this district have Irish roots, and I’m o...

October 15, 2026 By Congressman Mike Lawler

Why 15 minutes matter

At first glance, the Portadown District Orange Order's request to march down the Garvaghy Road from Drumcree Church seems innocuous enough: just 35...

October 15, 2026 By Geoffrey Cobb