Ray O'Hanlon

Ray O’Hanlon is Editor of the Irish Echo. A graduate of University College Dublin, he has been a journalist for more than four decades and is a published author, his latest book being “Unintended Consequences: The Story Of Irish Immigration To The U.S. And How America’s Door Was Closed To The Irish” (www.MerrionPress.ie).

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Neither Rain Nor Snow Nor Tariffs
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Neither Rain Nor Snow Nor Tariffs
New tariff rules are being imposed on packages mailed to the United States from around the world as of today, Friday, August 29. The longstanding n...
We Mourn
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We Mourn
They were children and parents gathered for a Mass to mark and celebrate a new year of school. They were also targets of a gun-wielding madman. We ...
Around the Fastnet Rock  and Safely Back Again
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Around the Fastnet Rock and Safely Back Again
Even from a distance of some miles the Fastnet Rock looks stark, haunting. As you get closer it projects a power and strength that can resist an oc...
Ireland Firmly in Ukraine's Corner
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Ireland Firmly in Ukraine's Corner
Taoiseach Micheál Martin attended a leaders’ meeting of the European Coalition of the Willing in support of Ukraine today on Sunday. and he reitera...
Book Sale A Book Sale B
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Book Sale A Book Sale B
If at first you don't get it right, revise. And that's just what the American Irish Historical Society did in recent days after a notice of a book ...
A Tariff Border for Irish Whiskey
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A Tariff Border for Irish Whiskey
If it's distilled on the island of Ireland, or one of the offshore islands, it is Irish Whiskey. This applies to Bushmills from County Antrim and J...
Hibernians Dispute Rep. Tenney's Take on Irish Bill
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Hibernians Dispute Rep. Tenney's Take on Irish Bill
The Ancient Order of Hibernians has sent a letter to Congresswoman Claudia Tenney expressing concern over the way Ireland’s proposed Occupied Terri...
Ireland in Congressional Group Crosshairs
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Ireland in Congressional Group Crosshairs
Ireland is in the crosshairs of a group of 16 Republican members of the U.S. House of Representatives who have written to Treasury Secretary Scott ...
D Day for Tariffs
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D Day for Tariffs
The Irish economy is being punished for its trading success starting from today. President Donald Trump is the bill collector. From today, tariffs ...
Cullen Rests With The Heroes
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Cullen Rests With The Heroes
Cullen Crowley is resting with our nation's heroes. He was interred in Arlington National Cemetery today, Thursday, after a final salute from his f...
IFI Looking Less and Less International
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IFI Looking Less and Less International
The International Fund for Ireland is in danger of losing its "international" component. Though it has yet to be confirmed, it is believed that the...
Consulate Condolences After Mass Shooting at 345
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Consulate Condolences After Mass Shooting at 345
Thousands of people walked through the doors of 345 Park Avenue over the years to attend events at the Irish Consulate or do business with an Irish...



 



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