Cathedral at center of Irish story
There are few buildings in New York City that have witnessed more Irish American history than Old St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Mulberry Street north ...
March 21, 2025
by Geoffrey Cobb
Celebrating Mums in Ireland
Mother’s Day has been celebrated in Ireland on the fourth Sunday in Lent (March 30 this year) since 1924 when it was introduced by the Irish Women’...
March 21, 2025
by Margaret M. Johnson
Irish take 1st leg
The Republic of Ireland beat Bulgaria 2-1 Thursday night in the first leg of the UEFA Nations League playoffs in Plovdiv. The second leg will take ...
March 20, 2025
by Irish Echo Staff
News
Eddie Jordan, 76
Photo of the Day: Eddie Jordan, who put Ireland squarely on the world Formula 1 Racing map through his Jordan racing team has died at the age of 76...
March 20, 2025
by Irish Echo Staff
News
AIHS Board Issues Statement After Firing, Resignations
The American Irish Historical Society Board has issued a "Statement and Response" in the aftermath of the firing of its Executive Director and the ...
March 20, 2025
by Ray O'Hanlon
Boss picks newbies for playoffs
Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson has named three uncapped players to his squad for the Nations League playoffs against Bulgaria. Jam...
March 20, 2025
by Sean Creedon
Opinion
KIRWAN: Danger Crossing an Asphalt Canal
Canal Street in Lower Manhattan runs just over a mile from East Broadway to West Street. It’s big, broad and bustling and many the famous person fr...
March 20, 2025
by Larry Kirwan
Community Features & Events
174 and counting for San Francisco St Pat's Parade
The United Irish Cultural Center joined local organizations, cultural groups, and artists to share stories through music, dance, and visual art in ...
March 20, 2025
by Anthony Neeson
Mysticism is under-examined
In the planning of a move from his long-time Paris apartment during the winter of 1938-39, James Joyce radically downsized his personal library. “I...
March 19, 2025
by Peter McDermott
Culture
Minnesota Irish bid fond farewell to Irish dance legend Séamus O'Sé
The Irish of Minnesota are in mourning this week for Séamus (Jimmy) O'Sé, a beloved figure whose impact on the world of Irish dance will resonate f...
March 19, 2025
by Irish Echo Staff
Farrell missed in 6N campaign
Ireland 22; Italy 17 A third place finish at the end of the day was a disappointment but in the cold light of dawn, maybe we should start being rea...
March 19, 2025
by P.J. Cunningham
Forward March!
Pic of Day: New York Saint Patrick's Day Parade Grand Marshal Michael Benn leads the march. Full coverage of the parade in this week's print digita...
March 19, 2025
by Irish Echo Staff
News
Takes more than a tornado to put the Alabama Irish off their steps
For the past 40 years, the Irish of Birmingham, Alabama have taken it to the streets to mark St Patrick's Day. With warnings of extreme weather and...
March 19, 2025
by Anthony Neeson
Opinion
LETTER: No Room For Hedging
Editor: At the Irish Echo-supported HEAL Palestine fundraiser on Feb. 26, many longtime supporters of Irish freedom were there. Of course, our comm...
March 19, 2025
by John Francis Mulligan
Opinion
EDITORIAL: A Bad Hand Well Enough Played
Taoiseach Micheál Martin came and went. On his own steam. He duly delivered the bowl of shamrock and could probably pat himself on the back for avo...
March 19, 2025
by Irish Echo Staff