O'Connor's 'The Ghosts of Rome' named Irish Book of 2025
Joseph O’Connor’s “The Ghosts of Rome,” the second in a planned World War II-set trilogy, has been named An Post Irish Book of the Year. The first ...
December 18, 2025
by Irish Echo Staff
Malachy officially recognized, again
Twinkly-eyed and chubby cheeked, Malachy McCourt was a much larger build than his brother Frank, but arguably remained in Frank’s shadow. Malachy’s...
December 17, 2025
by Orla O'Sullivan
'Junction' shows NxNW's caliber
In the media yoke this week is “Junction” from the band North by North West or NxNW. Although just their debut album, NxNW has been around for seve...
December 16, 2025
by Daniel Neely
Islander artist
Don’t call it a retrospective. Yes, the title of the exhibition that will run at the Noble Maritime Collection through Jan. 18 is “Bill Murphy: Wat...
December 11, 2025
by Peter McDermott
Mayor Mitchel, both despised and admired, still divides opinion
Not only New Yorkers, but people around the world are buzzing about New York’s mayoral elect, 34-year-old Zohran Mamdani, who will become the secon...
December 10, 2025
by Geoffrey Cobb
Egan tapped again for Burns's 'McMullen' movie follow-up
If you’ve not yet read it, I’d recommend you check out Ray O’Hanlon’s recent and lovely Echo piece about “The Family McMullen,” the just-released s...
December 09, 2025
by Daniel Neely
Opinion
2021 race showed what ranked-choice voting can do
“Ranked Choice Voting gives a strong voice to all voters in our elections, and ensures candidates with the broadest support get to govern.” So says...
December 05, 2025
by Peter McDermott
'A gift from Egypt to the world'
I just visited the stunning new Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Egypt. As a writer I am not supposed to be at a loss for words, but this amazing bu...
December 05, 2025
by Geoffrey Cobb
Is it real or is it magic talking?
In the “Acknowledgements” section of her latest book, Lucy McDiarmid reveals she loved showing her students “what a social occasion a poetry readin...
December 03, 2025
by Peter McDermott
Lighter, Fruity Cakes for the Holiday Table
Love it or loathe it, fruitcake is one of Christmastime’s most iconic foods. I make no apologies for being one who loves it, and over the years I’v...
December 03, 2025
by Margaret M. Johnson
Patrolman shot in 1945 honored
Patrolman Francis Garret McKeon was honored in a memorial ceremony at the 34th Precinct in Washington Heights on Monday, Nov. 17, the 80th annivers...
December 03, 2025
by Luan Rogers
Each O'Connell post is a gem
The great Robbie O’Connell needs no introduction to most readers of this column. A singer and songwriter with a fabulous voice and an unmatched sen...
December 02, 2025
by Daniel Neely
'Rian' is a truly compelling album
O'Connor's 'The Ghosts of Rome' named Irish Book of 2025
Malachy officially recognized, again
'Junction' shows NxNW's caliber
Islander artist
Mayor Mitchel, both despised and admired, still divides opinion
Egan tapped again for Burns's 'McMullen' movie follow-up
'A gift from Egypt to the world'
Is it real or is it magic talking?
Lighter, Fruity Cakes for the Holiday Table
Patrolman shot in 1945 honored
Each O'Connell post is a gem
