Higgins says decision not political
President Michael D Higgins has denied that his decision not to attend a church event in Armagh to mark the centenary of Northern Ireland was a snu...
September 20, 2021
by Anthony Neeson
McKee murder charges
File Pic of the Day: British Prime Minister Theresa May and Taoiseach Leo Varadkar watched as the family of journalist Lyra McKee mourn her just be...
September 17, 2021
by Irish Echo Staff
Johnson Hears It From 35 Congress Members
Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) have led a letter to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson calling on...
September 16, 2021
by Ray O'Hanlon
Camogie stepping up for Afghan women
Liberty Gaels Camogie Club is organizing a fundraiser on Friday, Sept. 24, at Rockland GAA, N.Y., to raise money and awareness for the women and ch...
September 16, 2021
by Irish Echo Staff
Rugby United launched
Pic of the Day: Kieran Treadwell (Ulster), left, Chris Farrell (Munster), Garry Ringrose (Leinster) and Paul Boyle (Connacht) at the official Dubli...
September 16, 2021
by Irish Echo Staff
Irish military face sexual harassment allegations
The Defence Forces are treating incidents of sexual harassment and assault with the “utmost seriousness”. It follows the broadcast by RTÉ Radio One...
September 15, 2021
by Anthony Neeson
High diving off Mayo
Pic of the Day: A view of the Irish Naval Service’s LE James Joyce at the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series at Downpatrick Head, Co. Mayo, on Sund...
September 15, 2021
by Irish Echo Staff
Community Features & Events
It's the New York-New Belfast summit, Jim, but not as we know it!
The good news for fans of U.S.-Ireland connections — the annual New York-New Belfast extravaganza is making a comeback as an in-person event. The b...
September 14, 2021
by Máirtín Ó Muilleoir
The mists of coming Autumn
Pic of Day: A September morning mist surrounds the Rock of Cashel in County Tipperary. Photo by Peter Hayes.
September 13, 2021
by Irish Echo Staff
Fallen 9/11 Firefighters Remembered in County Cork
Cork County Mayor Gillian Coughlan has led a special memorial tribute to the New York firefighters who died in the 9/11 attacks. The mayor was join...
September 13, 2021
by Irish Echo Staff
Jersey AOH to honor their 9/11 fallen
The Ancient Order of Hibernians in New Jersey is declaring a "Day of Remembrance" to honor nine Garden State Hibernians who died on 9/11. New Jerse...
September 13, 2021
by Irish Echo Staff
Tóibín for 92Y on Friday
County Wexford-born novelist Colm Tóibín will read from his new novel, “The Magician,” an exploration of the life of composer Thomas Mann, at the 9...
September 13, 2021
by Irish Echo Staff