Culture

The United States, claimed Franklin Delano Roosevelt, was “a Protestant country and the Catholics and Jews are here on sufferance.” Terry Golway wr...

July 25, 2024 by Peter McDermott

Christmas in July: Start Shopping Now!

Depending on when you read this, let me be the first to remind you that there are only 153 days until Christmas! Shocking, I know, but the good new...

July 24, 2024 by Margaret M. Johnson

Culture

With its Spirit of Belfast in Heart of Texas, Dead Rabbit twin completes Austin's Holy Trinity

A thirst has finally been quenched in Austin for an Irish pub in the city center. The Dead Rabbit, originally opened in 2012 in New York City by Be...

July 24, 2024 by Bennett Burke in Austin, TX

Culture

BOOKS: Life catches up with IRA man on the run

AN off the books IRA kidnapping of a leading Dublin barrister goes horribly wrong with leading operative JJ Hynes ferried away to Holland in its af...

July 24, 2024 by Anthony Neeson

Recognizing life feels different

My announcement “Senior in the House” caused laughter on a crowded New York City bus recently and brought a couple of young folks to their feet. Th...

July 22, 2024 by Maura Mulligan

'On Beckett' unleashed by Irwin at Irish Rep

If Bill Irwin might profess one secret about the writing of Samuel Beckett, it is that he hasn’t quite got it on the nose. “It’s a bugger of a play...

July 19, 2024 by Kevin Phoenix

Father, son artists in dialogue

Upon stepping from the street into Nunu Fine Art, 381 Broome St., one can take a stroll back in time. One experiences the 1960s to the ’80s, specif...

July 18, 2024 by Peter McDermott

Hotels Score Big in Best Awards

The results are in: Travel + Leisure revealed the winners of its 2024 “World's Best Awards” last week, highlighting the best travel destinations an...

July 17, 2024 by Margaret M. Johnson

'Epiphany' is dazzling solo debut

Congratulations to the Catskills Irish Arts Week, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this week. The lineup of instructors has some very talented...

July 16, 2024 by Daniel Neely

Chef Ritzen's Tea 'Experience' reflects 'Totally Irish Ethos'

Dublin -- There’s a new tea in town at Anantara The Marker Hotel, a novel cultural and culinary experience that combines the literary charms of Ire...

July 12, 2024 by Margaret M. Johnson

Interviews with an Islander

The story of Maura Gilligan’s book “The Tide is Coming” begins with an interview with John McGowan of Coney Island, Co. Sligo, on a Thursday aftern...

July 11, 2024 by Peter McDermott

Ó Faoláin's adds richly-nuanced EP to his impressive resume

Bittersweet news from the world of broadcasting this week with the announcement that National Public Radio program “The Thistle & Shamrock,” a stal...

July 07, 2024 by Daniel Neely

Apply now for Chicago's Hooley

This September we will celebrate our 10th year of the Annual Irish American Movie Hooley at Wilmette Theatre just outside Chicago. This film festiv...

July 05, 2024 by Mike Houlihan

Culture

Back Home in Derry with Dungiven songstress Cara Dillon

A unique homage to place combining words and music requires social media age dexterity but armed with a Spotify account I found myself back home in...

July 04, 2024 by Máirtín Ó Muilleoir

Huge statement from new group

Congratulations to Kerry on their victory over Derry last weekend! A great victory against a competitive Derry team and a portentous one for this c...

July 03, 2024 by Daniel Neely

Queens Irish Fest for Saturday

The New York Irish Center presents three continuous hours of music and dance set against Manhattan’s skyline at the annual Queens Irish Heritage Fe...

June 27, 2024 by Irish Echo Staff