1926 Irish Free State Census to be released on April 18
“Census Day — Next Sunday.” So announced the Irish Independent on Friday morning, April 16, 1926, That was a fourth-deck headline on a leading news...
April 08, 2026
by Peter McDermott
Heimir wants Coleman to stay
After last week’s uninspiring 0-0 draw against North Macedonia at the Aviva, former Irish captain Seamus Coleman batted away questions around his i...
April 08, 2026
by Sean Creedon
News
Fuel Protest
Pic of Day: The war might be a long way away but the effects are being felt globally, and in Ireland too. Tractors and trucks blockade O'Connell St...
April 08, 2026
by Irish Echo Staff
News
Hibernians Undertake Fact Finding Mission to Ireland
A 43 member Hibernian delegation is arriving in Ireland this week for a 10 day fact-finding mission that will include a key meeting with family mem...
April 08, 2026
by Irish Echo Staff
Opinion
EDITORIAL: So Which Way?
The world has arrived at one of those moments. It's not just to do with wars going on but rather to do with what goes on next in the matter of, wel...
April 08, 2026
by Leader Column
Writers answer some questions at Houghton Hall salon
The Irish American Writers & Artists gathered at Houghton Hall, East 30th Street, New York City on April 1. It was national Flann O’Brien Day, 60 y...
April 07, 2026
by Anthony C. Murphy
McCrory stopped in 4th round
For a few rounds, “Fearless” Feargal McCrory lived up to his moniker, hanging tough against the former world featherweight champion Mark Magsayo at...
April 07, 2026
by Jay Mwamba
News
Moore Street Commemoration
Pic of Day: Members of the group Independent Dublin Republicans held their 3rd Annual 1916 Easter Commemoration and Reenactment. Photo shows partic...
April 07, 2026
by Irish Echo Staff
News
Sacred Shoes On Holy Ground
Many of them didn't even have shoes. But they will be remembered by a pair of bronze shoes The National Irish Famine Way has announced plans for th...
April 07, 2026
by Ray O'Hanlon
Mayo begin another Sam campaign in London
It’s the big GAA championship kick-off this weekend. And you can blame Covid that it’s no longer happening in Gaelic Park, New York, on the first w...
April 06, 2026
by Sean Creedon
A look at Ireland's 'greatest mystery'
Irish storytelling-showman Paddy Cullivan returns to the New York Irish Center with his tour de force “The Murder of Michael Collins” for two night...
April 06, 2026
by Irish Echo Staff
Opinion
GERRY ADAMS: Micheál Martin has zero interest in pursuing unity
AN Taoiseach Micheál Martin was the first guest to participate in a new six part series of the podcast, ‘How to Gael’ under the title – ‘How to Uni...
April 06, 2026
by Gerry Adams
News
Rising's 110th Anniversary
Photo of the Day: On what is the 110th anniversary of the 1916 Rising the Proclamation of the Irish Republic was read outside the GPO by Captain Ev...
April 06, 2026
by Irish Echo Staff
Community Features & Events
On 150th anniversary, Catalpa rescue to be marked at Irish Maritime Awards
The daring Catalpa Rescue of six Fenians from Freemantle Gaol in Western Australia, on 17 April 1876 will be marked at the inaugural Irish Maritime...
April 05, 2026
by Máirtín Ó Muilleoir
Connacht's Carty to retire in 2026
Connacht Rugby’s all-time record points scorer Jack Carty will retire from professional rugby at the end of the season after 15 years with the club...
April 03, 2026
by Sean Creedon