Peter McDermott

Peter McDermott joined the Irish Echo’s full-time editorial staff in 2004. Before that he was a frequent contributor to the Echo and to Newsday, and he has written also for a variety of publications in Ireland, including the Irish Times, the Sunday Press and the Irish Examiner. He is a graduate of University College Dublin (BA, MA).

Latest Stories

No, it's not all connected No, it's not all connected
We’re all conspiracy theorists, or at least we are in our personal lives. So argues Aoife Gallagher in her book “Web of Lies: The Lure and Danger o...
November 02, 2023 by Peter McDermott
'Always happy' 'Always happy'
“We’re going to miss her forever. And she’s always going to be in our hearts.” So said Anne Marie De Blasio-Leva on Monday afternoon about Denise M...
October 24, 2023 by Peter McDermott
A long run A long run
Repeat business. That was the measure of success for Mary Burke, the long-time banquet manager of Rosie O’Grady’s, which closed for business on Jul...
October 18, 2023 by Peter McDermott
Changed Times Changed Times
Dan Barry is waiting for that tap on the shoulder, even after 28 years at the New York Times. It would be from someone higher up, someone on the ma...
October 12, 2023 by Peter McDermott
'A true hero' 'A true hero'
“We knew all about him, always.” So said Helen Mulcahy about an uncle killed far away in New York, 107 years ago. The memory of Patrolman William M...
October 05, 2023 by Peter McDermott
Views from the war zones Views from the war zones
John Lee had a question about culture shock for foreign correspondent Jane Ferguson. The podcaster and his colleague Martin Nutty were interviewing...
September 26, 2023 by Peter McDermott
The empire's march is halted The empire's march is halted
Three legions of the Roman military – the 17th, 18th and 19th – slowly made their way towards their winter encampment near Cologne on the Rhine in ...
September 19, 2023 by Peter McDermott
Finding Grandad in Missouri Finding Grandad in Missouri
On the road to Independence, the Uber driver told me that his grandfather, a dedicated smoker, lived to an advanced age. “He was over 90,” he said....
September 08, 2023 by Peter McDermott
A legend in a famous crowd A legend in a famous crowd
There are two Alberts on the front cover of “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.” One of them is perhaps the more famous, even if his visage is ...
August 31, 2023 by Peter McDermott
An immigrant's moving story of love, loss, resilience & defiance An immigrant's moving story of love, loss, resilience & defiance
“There’s an Irish saying that if you ever want to return to a place, look back over your shoulder when you’re leaving it. So, walking out through t...
August 23, 2023 by Peter McDermott
'Servant of the Nation' 'Servant of the Nation'
Joseph Lawless came to an apparent agreement with his comrade Seán Lemass as they walked one evening from Beggars Bush Barracks in Dublin in the ea...
August 16, 2023 by Peter McDermott
It's Premier League season 2023-24 - Let the games begin! It's Premier League season 2023-24 - Let the games begin!
Lionel Messi’s start with Inter Miami in recent weeks has been spectacular and far from pre-ordained. Yes, his is a unique talent, but he would’ve ...
August 11, 2023 by Peter McDermott

 

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