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Perfect mix of poems, songs, stories Perfect mix of poems, songs, stories
At IAW&A’s late September virtual Salon, writer Maureen Hossbacher smoothly organized and hosted a stellar evening of poetry, song, story and histo...
October 14, 2021 by Karen Daly
The Cobblestone is a great place for traditional music in Dublin
It seems that no matter what time of year you visit Dublin, the cranes are always in full bloom. And now, there’s an application on the table that ...
October 14, 2021 by Irish Echo Staff
New York prominent in GAA stories book
New York and USA stories figure prominently in a fascinating new book on the GAA – written by people at the heart of the association nationwide. "G...
October 13, 2021 by Irish Echo Staff

Lurgan rediscovers, unites around AE's legacy
Jim Conway, a retired civil servant from Lurgan, Co. Armagh, had heard of George William Russell, the Lurgan-born poet and painter, but considered ...
October 12, 2021 by Geoffrey Cobb
 A family during hard times, war  A family during hard times, war
At age 22, Gordon Bennett Jr. in a letter thanked his parents for their sacrifices and their example. It was 1940, and the ultimate sacrifice was s...
October 08, 2021 by Peter McDermott
New York movie New York movie
Gene Hackman’s debut as a leading man on American cinema screens came finally at age 41 with the release of “The French Connection,” 50 years ago t...
October 07, 2021 by Peter McDermott
Theatre will survive: Rep’s O’Reilly Theatre will survive: Rep’s O’Reilly
A curtain is raised on the proscenium of New York, and the great work of drama begins on our hallowed stages once more. There is something to be do...
October 06, 2021 by Kevin Phoenix
‘Worlds’ for in-person NYIC launch ‘Worlds’ for in-person NYIC launch
Have wifi, will travel. Or stay at home, as the case may be. John Kearns is flexible. The knowledge economy and its workers have adapted well over ...
October 06, 2021 by Peter McDermott
Grieving mother becomes powerhouse for justice Grieving mother becomes powerhouse for justice
Irish-American actress, writer and producer Siobhan Fallon Hogan says her new independent film, “Rushed,” was born of the empathy she feels for par...
October 05, 2021 by Karen Butler
Hot Soup: Coming Soon to a Table Near you Hot Soup: Coming Soon to a Table Near you
The temperatures are still mild in most parts of the U.S., but cooler weather will be here before we know it — and for many, before we want it! On ...
October 04, 2021 by Margaret M. Johnson
A poetic critique from Belfast A poetic critique from Belfast
Christopher R. Agee’s “Trump Rant” ought to be placed in a time capsule to explain the U.S. from January 2017 through January 2021 to people at som...
September 30, 2021 by Peter McDermott
Sexism, silence are laid to rest Sexism, silence are laid to rest
A resurrection of rare relevance had returned to the digital stage for the five days through this past Sunday, as the Irish Heritage Theatre stream...
September 29, 2021 by Kevin Phoenix
Accordionist Keane is a fine writer, too Accordionist Keane is a fine writer, too
“Horse” is the new project from the great Chicago accordionist Jimmy Keane. A collection of recordings chronicling Keane’s musical experience 1968 ...
September 28, 2021 by Daniel Neely
New Neighbors in Laragh Lane New Neighbors in Laragh Lane
Part 2 On that September morning in 1951 when Shem Feeney chased Katherine and Margaret Loftus away from his water pump, the children continued up ...
September 27, 2021 by Tom Phelan
Awesome Autumn: Welcome to the Bounty of Fall Awesome Autumn: Welcome to the Bounty of Fall
There’s something very special about autumn, the season that officially begins today in the northern hemisphere. By definition, the Autumnal equino...
September 24, 2021 by Margaret M. Johnson
‘Easy Way Down’ is an intimate but bold affair  ‘Easy Way Down’ is an intimate but bold affair 
From the world of traditional music this week I bring news of the Murphy Beds' new album, "Easy Way Down." The ‘Beds, who are Eamon O’Leary (vocals...
September 21, 2021 by Daniel Neely