Opinion
O'SHEA: Child Rearing in 20th Century Ireland
It is a truism accepted in most cultures that children thrive in a supportive family and in a community where they feel valued and encouraged. The ...
September 21, 2023
by By Gerry O'Shea
News
A Rectangular Roundtable Discussion
Pic of Day: The National Committee on American Foreign Policy sponsored a roundtable discussion with Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and ...
September 20, 2023
by Irish Echo Staff
News
All Aboard for Hudson Valley Irish Fest
The Hudson Valley Irish Fest is set for this Saturday, September 23 at Riverfront Park, Peekskill in New York's Westchester County. Organizers are ...
September 20, 2023
by Irish Echo Staff
Opinion
EDITORIAL: The Assembly Returns
The world returns to Manhattan this week for the annual gathering that is the opening of the United Nations General Assembly. For some, the visits ...
September 20, 2023
by Irish Echo Staff
The empire's march is halted
Three legions of the Roman military – the 17th, 18th and 19th – slowly made their way towards their winter encampment near Cologne on the Rhine in ...
September 19, 2023
by Peter McDermott
O'Bradaigh hopes for wild card
Boxer Sean O'Bradaigh’s Paris Olympic hopes are still alive despite a semi-final finish at “The Last Chance Olympic Qualifier” tournament in Pueblo...
September 19, 2023
by Jay Mwamba
Westmeath bridge 27-year gap
Westmeath 2-15 St. Barnabas 2-10 Westmeath lived up to their billing as the most powerful team in New York as they repelled a late challenge from S...
September 19, 2023
by Frank Brady
4th NYC production for 'Boann'
When you produce a staged reading or low-budget production of a play, the often-quixotic hope is that an industry person will attend and offer the ...
September 19, 2023
by John Kearns.
Martin Praises Irish American Community
Pic of Day: While in New York for the opening of the United Nations General Assembly Tánaiste Micheál Martin met with members of the Irish American...
September 19, 2023
by Irish Echo Staff
News
Timoney to Lead 2024 Parade
Ballina, County Mayo native Maggie Timoney will lead the 2024 New York St. Patrick's Day Parade up Fifth Avenue. The St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Inc....
September 19, 2023
by Irish Echo Staff
NY Chieftain's Walk
Pic of Day: Some of the participants in the annual New York Chieftain's Walk in support of the Martin McGuinness Peace Foundation. While the New Yo...
September 18, 2023
by Irish Echo Staff
Ireland overcome Tongan power in 2nd runaway World Cup win
Ireland 59; Tonga 16 The rugby world is licking its lips as the globe’s No 1-ranked rugby team Ireland prepare to take on reigning World Champions ...
September 18, 2023
by P.J. Cunningham
Community Features & Events
Chicago Calling: Irish Fest is back with President Bill at the helm
Who speaks for the Irish community of Chicago? Are the potatoes in this stew more vocal than the carrots or the chunks of meat? Hard to say. The Ir...
September 18, 2023
by Mike Houlihan
Community Features & Events
Doing the Lord's Work Spreading Irish Citizenship Opportunity in Philly
Belfast born entrepreneur and retired school teacher Charlie Lord wants to give American kids the opportunity to receive their college education in...
September 18, 2023
by Peter Nolan
'Beo' is a spectacular album
Folks, if you love a hard-hitting pure-drop trad album the way I do, well, “Beo,” the new album from Pádraic Keane, Páraic Mac Donnchadha & Macdara...
September 17, 2023
by Daniel Neely