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Pic of Day: Dublin airport was busy Friday with people traveling after the Christmas and New Year holidays. RollingNews.ie photo.
January 02, 2026
by Irish Echo Staff
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Preserving Irish Heritage in Books
The public library in East Islip, Long Island, New York has something that no other library in the state can boast: an Irish Heritage Room. The bra...
January 02, 2026
by John Horan
Trump, McGregor forge friendship
Last March 17 was a St. Patrick’s Day at the White House like no other. President Trump created a firestorm on the holiday in Ireland and in Irish ...
January 02, 2026
by Geoffrey Cobb
After injury withdrawal, Adeleke looks forward to Euros in 2026
A hamstring strain was the season behind Rhasidat Adeleke’s late withdrawal from the World Athletics Championships last September. The 23-year-old ...
January 02, 2026
by Sean Creedon
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Wheels Turn
Pic of Day: Wheels turn as the year turns. The end of December weather is kind enough for cycling through the Phoenix Park in Dublin. Photo by Leah...
December 31, 2025
by Irish Echo Staff
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GAA Holds Tight to Sponsor
The GAA will maintain its relationship with Allianz despite calls from players and some county boards to end its association with the insurance com...
December 31, 2025
by Anthony Neeson
Celebrate Nollaig na mBan with Cake, Tea and Wine
The twelfth day of Christmas, Jan. 6, officially marks the end of the Christmas season. In Ireland, it’s also one of the most important days on the...
December 31, 2025
by Margaret M. Johnson
Fishermen die, kingpins walk
Liz Oyer has a great job title on her resume: the pardon attorney. She was appointed to that position in 2022 and her U.S. Justice Department bio r...
December 30, 2025
by Peter McDermott
A year of superb albums & books
And with that, we come to the end of 2025! Over the past year, I’ve had the chance to spend time with a wide range of albums and books about tradit...
December 30, 2025
by Daniel Neely
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Handshake Concern
Pic of Day: Newly released State Papers reveal that U.S. diplomats expressed concern over President Bill Clinton shaking hands with Gerry Adams dur...
December 30, 2025
by Irish Echo Staff
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Use of Force Was Not Justified
The use of lethal force by a member of the British Army’s Parachute Regiment was not justified in the killing of a 14-year-old schoolboy in West Be...
December 30, 2025
by Anthony Neeson
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Too Few
Pic of Day: Just released Irish government State Papers reveal that the Garda reserve numbers present at Landsdowne Road for the February, 1995 soc...
December 29, 2025
by Irish Echo Staff
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Support Program Allocated €16.4 million in '25
Irish Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Helen McEntee, and Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora, Neale Richmond, have...
December 29, 2025
by Irish Echo Staff
Blow for Wexford as O'Connor takes time out to travel
Wexford hurling got a massive boost thanks to the exploits of St Martin’s in winning this year’s Leinster senior club hurling championship. However...
December 29, 2025
by P.J. Cunningham
Leinster make it 6 wins in row thanks to heroic defense
Leinster 13; Munster 8 Scorers Leinster: Tries: Josh van der Flier Cons: Harry Byrne Pens: Harry Byrne (2) Munster: Tries: Dan Kelly Pens: Jack Cro...
December 29, 2025
by P.J. Cunningham