Opinion
ADAMS: An open letter to my unionist neighbours
I WANT to respectfully reach out to my unionist neighbours at this time of ongoing change on our island and continuous turbulence and conflict in p...
December 04, 2025
by Gerry Adams
Is it real or is it magic talking?
In the “Acknowledgements” section of her latest book, Lucy McDiarmid reveals she loved showing her students “what a social occasion a poetry readin...
December 03, 2025
by Peter McDermott
News
A Peaceful Moment
Pic of Day: He doesn't get very many of them but Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is here enjoying a quiet moment during his visit to Govern...
December 03, 2025
by Irish Echo Staff
News
Wreaths Across America NY Ceremony
The Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral, the AOH New York County Board and the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick Morris County, New Jersey will be h...
December 03, 2025
by Irish Echo Staff
Lighter, Fruity Cakes for the Holiday Table
Love it or loathe it, fruitcake is one of Christmastime’s most iconic foods. I make no apologies for being one who loves it, and over the years I’v...
December 03, 2025
by Margaret M. Johnson
Patrolman shot in 1945 honored
Patrolman Francis Garret McKeon was honored in a memorial ceremony at the 34th Precinct in Washington Heights on Monday, Nov. 17, the 80th annivers...
December 03, 2025
by Luan Rogers
Opinion
The Closing Doors
Immigration is not an easy or casual word to bring up in conversation these times. The immigrant, the refugee, the migrant, is being increasingly v...
December 03, 2025
by Irish Echo Staff
Plum Sam openers in Ulster
Ulster is the championship that just keeps on giving. Following the draws for next year’s provincial series throughout Ireland, we have some fixtur...
December 02, 2025
by P.J. Cunningham
Each O'Connell post is a gem
The great Robbie O’Connell needs no introduction to most readers of this column. A singer and songwriter with a fabulous voice and an unmatched sen...
December 02, 2025
by Daniel Neely
'Nollaig - A Christmas Journey' is latest from Celtic Woman
Celtic Woman, the most successful all-female group in Irish history, with a legacy of 12 Billboard number ones, over 10 million album sales and 3 b...
December 02, 2025
by Irish Echo Staff
News
Meeting the Press
Pic of Day: Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaking to the media at Government Buildings in Dublin during his first official visit to Irel...
December 02, 2025
by Irish Echo Staff
Opinion
Forty Years of the Anglo-Irish Agreement
The American role and the cause for hope Forty years ago, on November 15 1985, something extraordinary occurred: the heads of the Irish and British...
December 02, 2025
by Ambassador Geraldine Byrne Nason
Scotstown win via spot shootout
Scotstown (Monaghan) 2-20 Newbridge (Derry) 2-20 (Scotstown win 4-2 on penalties) Wow- imagine witnessing such an epic battle on the cusp of Decemb...
December 01, 2025
by P.J. Cunningham
Stormers revival fells Munster, as three other provinces win
Stormers 27 Munster 21 Munster looked to be coasting against the South Africans when leading by 14 points at the interval, but the stature of these...
December 01, 2025
by P.J. Cunningham
News
Here You Are!
Pic of Day: Yes, you're here. Dublin City Council's "DUBLIN" sign is in place on O'Connell Street as the run up to Christmas gets underway. Photo b...
December 01, 2025
by Irish Echo Staff