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GERRY ADAMS: Taoiseach’s Áras debacle says so much about him
Opinion
GERRY ADAMS: Taoiseach’s Áras debacle says so much about him
THE decision by Fianna Fáil Presidential candidate Jim Gavin to withdraw from the contest means the race is now between Independent Catherine Conno...
Saluting Barry Saluting Barry
Pic of Day: Wexford Lord Mayor Garry Laffen, Irish Ambassador to the United States Geraldine Byrne Nason and event organizer, Keith Carney of the A...
Commodore John Barry’s Bronzed Encore
Community Features & Events
Commodore John Barry’s Bronzed Encore
Boston --- You could say that Commodore John Barry, Irish-born hero of the American Revolution, has been AWOL in Boston for nearly half a century. ...
Columbus Day Office Closing
News
Columbus Day Office Closing
The office of the Irish Echo will be closed on Monday, October 13 in observance of the Columbus Day federal holiday. The office will reopen on Tues...
Two NYGAA greats mourned Two NYGAA greats mourned
Teresa Crowe, another legendary GAA character, was laid to rest in Thurles at the weekend. She was 90. Teresa was born In Killarney and spent the e...
Celtic Junction’s Capital Campaign Builds Global and Local Momentum Celtic Junction’s Capital Campaign Builds Global and Local Momentum
Celtic Junction Arts Center in St. Paul, Minnesota, launches the second phase of its $2 million capital campaign while deepening cultural and business connections between Ireland and the Midwest.
Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder named Emeralds' 2026 Irishman of the Year
Community Features & Events
Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder named Emeralds' 2026 Irishman of the Year
The Grand Council of United Emerald Societies (GCUES) has named Patrick J. Ryder, Police Commissioner of the Nassau County Police Department, as it...
On using (and not abusing) history On using (and not abusing) history
A President from the great state of New York serving one of his two nonconsecutive terms in the White House. A precocious political talent running ...
A Crucial Gathering
News
A Crucial Gathering
Photo of the Day: The Menopause Hub Workplace Excellence Awards were held in Trinity College Dublin earlier this week. Pictured (l-r) Joe Duffy, br...
On a Clear Windy Day
News
On a Clear Windy Day
Pic of Day: A woman braves strong winds while looking across Carlingford Lough from Killowen, County Down and towards County Louth. Photo by Eamonn...
CHICAGO CALLING:  Peggy O’Flaherty
Community Features & Events
CHICAGO CALLING: Peggy O’Flaherty
Tech entrepreneur Peggy O’Flaherty launched her first business venture when she was a little girl in second grade. Peggy was the youngest of ten ki...
Heimir still upbeat about WC Heimir still upbeat about WC
He might be the only one who believes it, but Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Halgrimsson says that Ireland can qualify for next year’s World Cu...
A nation mourns its heroes A nation mourns its heroes
On an autumn Monday evening in 1978, the Zambian soccer national team were awed by a display of technical brilliance from one of the greatest legen...
BOOKS: Riveting read sheds new light on Philly's IRA supporters who shipped weapons to frontlines
Culture
BOOKS: Riveting read sheds new light on Philly's IRA supporters who shipped weapons to frontlines
The story of Irish America’s role in the Troubles is too often told from the perspective of New York or Boston. The Next One Is for You, by Ali Wat...
Collins on 2026 IBHOF ballot Collins on 2026 IBHOF ballot
On the heels of his induction into the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame comes news that Irish legend Steve Collins is included on the Internationa...



 



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