Opinion
GERRY ADAMS: New Ireland has a place for the Orange
THE northern statelet was built for unionism. It was constructed and then managed in a way to ensure that nationalists would never have a say in ru...
August 11, 2025
by Gerry Adams
Duffy move is likely but not to Red Bull New York
Former Republic of Ireland captain Shane Duffy could be on the move as Norwich City have admitted that he is likely to be down the pecking order at...
August 08, 2025
by Sean Creedon
Cork set to lift cup a 31st time
It has been a tumultuous year for camogie with players being forced to wear skorts rather than the more comfortable shorts for club and inter-count...
August 08, 2025
by Sean Creedon
News
Whoa There
Pic of Day: A foal rears up in a paddock on day three of the Dublin Horse Show. RollingNews.ie photo.
August 08, 2025
by Irish Echo Staff
News
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 ...
August 08, 2025
by Ray O'Hanlon
2 phone calls changed history
Governor Nelson Rockefeller preached Sunday sermons at four Black churches in Brooklyn on Oct. 23, 1960. Historian Taylor Branch said the governor ...
August 07, 2025
by Peter McDermott
The world at my feet
I grew up in Prospect Heights long before it was hip; it was just “the neighborhood.” Not fancy but rich with iconic institutions of art and beauty...
August 07, 2025
by Karen Daly
News
Honoring Daniel O'Connell
Pic of Day: Taoiseach Micheál Martin gets a little help in unveiling a commemorative plaque marking the 250th anniversary of the Birth of Daniel O'...
August 07, 2025
by Irish Echo Staff
News
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 ...
August 07, 2025
by Ray O'Hanlon
Opinion
KIRWAN: Time is Tight for Social Security
Almost 18 years ago I wrote my first column for The Irish Echo. It concerned an official projection that in order to stay solvent Social Security b...
August 07, 2025
by Larry Kirwan
News
A Royal Visitor
Pic of Day: Princess Anne is in Dublin to attend the Dublin Horse Show. She is seen here admiring one of the competing horses. Photo by Leon Farrel...
August 06, 2025
by Irish Echo Staff
News
Carlow Woman Found Dead in Montauk
Police in Suffolk County on Long Island are investigating the death of a 33-year-old Carlow woman, Martha Nolan O'Slattara, whose body was found on...
August 06, 2025
by Irish Echo Staff
Broadcaster Rocks was kind, patient and welcoming
Seán Rocks, host of RTÉ Radio's long-running arts program “Arena,” passed away last week at age 64. Seán was a wonderful broadcaster - skilled, cul...
August 06, 2025
by Kevin Holohan
Trainer Edward O'Grady, 75
The death occurred last week of racehorse trainer Edward O’Grady. He was 75. The Ballynotty, Co. Tipperary-based O’Grady trained his first Cheltenh...
August 06, 2025
by Sean Creedon
Homepage
Glass Half Full...But Leaking
Taoiseach Micheál Martin was holding low value cards and trying to imagine a flush as he spoke to reporters last week about the trade deal reached ...
August 06, 2025
by Irish Echo Staff