News
Making His Mark
Pic of Day: Taoiseach Micheál Martin looks on as Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney signs the visitors book in Government Buildings, Dublin on the...
June 15, 2026
by Irish Echo Staff
News
Ireland V Israel at Neutral Venue
The Republic of Ireland will play its home Nations League tie against Israel later this year at a neutral venue. The Football Association of Irelan...
June 15, 2026
by Anthony Neeson
Opinion
EDITORIAL: Troubled Past Troubled Present
Detainees facing no formal charges going on hunger strike. Protestors outside the walls and barbed wire. Rubber bullets being fired at protestors. ...
June 15, 2026
by Leader Column
Peter Street impresses with auspicious debut
In the media player this week is the eponymous debut album from the band Peter Street, which is a great thing to have in it. Featuring four young, ...
June 15, 2026
by Daniel Neely
This Irish fan is backing World Cup's biggest underdogs
The World Cup is upon us and as an Irish fan it is hard to find a team to support. The last time the World Cup was held in the United States was 19...
June 15, 2026
by Geoffrey Cobb
News
Big Voice Big Trophy
Pic of Day: The Sam Maguire? Well no. Tenor Aodhán Gavigan is pictured after winning the Corn Cuimneacháin Mhic Cathmhaoi ( Irish language singing ...
June 12, 2026
by Irish Echo Staff
Community Features & Events
Famed Belfast artist in the frame at Big Apple conference
For an artist who began without formal training or connections to the art establishment, the journey from Belfast streets to a major conference in ...
June 12, 2026
by Anthony Neeson
Opinion
OPINION: From era of Brehon Laws to time of Black Abolitionists, Ireland has been known for its Céad Míle Fáilte
Until recently, Ireland was a net exporter of its people. Poverty, hunger, political repression and lack of opportunity scattered Irish emigrants t...
June 12, 2026
by Dr. Christine Kinealy
Farrell signs until 2031.
Andy Farrell says signing on to coach Ireland until 2031 was an easy decision. The IRFU has warded off interest from English clubs to sign their mo...
June 11, 2026
by Sean Creedon
Upcoming attractions!
Uptown, downtown Bloomsday events Outside Ulysses Folk House and outside Dive 106 are the places to be on next Tuesday, June 16. The first event, c...
June 11, 2026
by Irish Echo Staff
Let's Celebrate!
June is definitely “celebration season”! From Bloomsday on the 16th to Father’s Day on the 21st and graduations running throughout the month, it’s ...
June 11, 2026
by Margaret M. Johnson
News
Sunset Cruise
Pic of Day: The sun goes down behind the Statue of Liberty during Wednesday evening's Celtic Cruise in New York Harbor. Irish Echo photo by Louise ...
June 11, 2026
by Irish Echo Staff
GAA use better format in '26
The GAA gets its fair bit of criticism about how they conduct the draws for the All-Ireland football championship and two weeks back they annoyed a...
June 11, 2026
by Sean Creedon
News
Stab victim’s family call for violence to end
THE family of the man who suffered an horrific knife attack in North Belfast on Monday have condemned the unrest that took place in the city on Tue...
June 11, 2026
by Conor McParland
News
'Scenes reminiscent of Bombay Street in 1969'
Belfast council member Paul Doherty has called for political and community leadership on the ground following disorder across Belfast on Tuesday ni...
June 11, 2026
by Conor McParland