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Kerry in Ireland to accept Tipperary Peace Award
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry congratulates Maria O’Leary on her wedding day celebration held at the Aherlow House Hotel in Co. Tipperary. Als...
October 31, 2016
by Irish Echo Staff
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Halloween horrors from the Celtic world
Snap-Apple Night (1833) painted by Daniel Maclise. This Irish scene shows people playing divination games on October 31. By Karen Frances McCarthy ...
October 31, 2016
by Karen Frances McCarthy
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Death of Al O’Hagan, 81
Al O’Hagan was Grand Marshal of the New York St. Patrick’s Day Parade in 1986. Irish Echo archive photo. By Irish Echo Staff The death has taken pl...
October 28, 2016
by Irish Echo Staff
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A Gaelic field of dreams for Belfast
An artistic rendering of the proposed new Casement Park stadium. By Anthony Neeson Ulster GAA has unveiled its proposed design for a new provincial...
October 27, 2016
by Anthony Neeson
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Trebek answers Hibs and all is forgiven
Alex Trebek. Jeopardy.com photo. By Irish Echo Staff Alex Trebek delivered an answer. And it has been accepted. The host of Jeopardy was in hot wat...
October 26, 2016
by Irish Echo Staff
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Moët Hennessy USA chief lauds 'fierce loyalty' of diaspora
Pictured at the Belfast International Homecoming in the Titanic Museum were (l-r) Northern Ireland Finance Minister Máirtín Ó Muilleoir, Jackie Hen...
October 25, 2016
by Irish Echo Staff
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Death of Tom Hayden, 76
Tom Hayden By Ray O’Hanlon The death has taken place of activist and politicians Tom Hayden, an iconic figure in America’s anti-war movement and a ...
October 24, 2016
by Ray O'Hanlon
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Feared U.S. biker gang opens first ever Irish chapter
Members of the new chapter at last week's event. By Evan Short A feared biker gang that has taken part in deadly feuds with other so-called “outlaw...
October 21, 2016
by Evan Short
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Hibernians want apology from Jeopardy’s Alex Trebek
Alex Trebek. Jeopardy.com photo. By Irish Echo Staff What’s the answer to a comment denigrating the Irish? Well, it’s an apology Alex. So says the ...
October 20, 2016
by Irish Echo Staff
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Immigration gets its debate moment
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton By Ray O’Hanlon Immigration, long a staple presidential debate issue, will get its turn in tonight’s third and fin...
October 19, 2016
by Ray O'Hanlon
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Orlaith is in race for top honor
Orlaith Staunton By Irish Echo Staff Orlaith Staunton’s work for the foundation named after her son Rory has inspired countless people. Now she is ...
October 18, 2016
by Irish Echo Staff
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North prices rise as pound plunges
A “fiver” isn’t lately what it was By Anthony Neeson Prices are set to rise in Northern Ireland as the fall-out from Brexit rumbles on. Food manufa...
October 17, 2016
by Anthony Neeson