Community Features & Events
SOS to Echo Readers: More female First Responder nominees needed for annual awards
The Irish Echo is extending the nominations deadline for its 12th Annual Irish First Responders Awards, with a special appeal for nominations of ou...
October 15, 2026
by Anthony Neeson
Opinion
OPINION: Supporting Ireland and the Irish Requires Courage and Trusted Leadership in Washington
I live in Pearl River, where the St. Patrick’s Day parade is a very big deal. About one in nine people in this district have Irish roots, and I’m o...
October 15, 2026
by Congressman Mike Lawler
Why 15 minutes matter
At first glance, the Portadown District Orange Order's request to march down the Garvaghy Road from Drumcree Church seems innocuous enough: just 35...
October 15, 2026
by Geoffrey Cobb
McAleese replaced by Horan
Former GAA president John Horan has been announced as the new chairperson of the Steering Group on Integration, replacing Dr Mary McAleese who rece...
October 15, 2026
by Sean Creedon
News
15 Years
Pic of Day: Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has been sentenced to 15 years in prison following his conviction for 18 sexual offenses against tw...
October 15, 2026
by Irish Echo Staff
News
Hibernians Welcome Garvaghy Road Decision
The Ancient Order of Hibernians National President Seán Pender has welcomed the decision by the British Secretary of State for the North of Ireland...
October 15, 2026
by Irish Echo Staff
Opinion
KIRWAN: One of the Best Nights of the Year
The Irish Echo Labor Awards is one of the best nights of the year. Not only does it give you an insight into the Labor movement in America, it offe...
October 15, 2026
by Larry Kirwan
Culture
Fleadh Belfast: 'An outpouring of joy'
John Walsh got a simple question at the Fleadh Cheoil in Belfast. It came from a woman who’d been pushing a pram that had two small children. “Do y...
October 14, 2026
by Peter McDermott
Lansdowne impress in 12-goal spree
A 12-goal scoring spree over a 48-hour period saw Lansdowne Yonkers advance to the next round of the National Amateur Cup, and record a second vict...
October 14, 2026
by Jay Mwamba
Technology vs. the Beast
"The Hairy Ape” is a spectacular show. Never can I recall such a lavish production at the Irish Repertory Theatre. The set, especially, plus the co...
October 14, 2026
by Orla O'Sullivan
News
All Out
Pic of Day: Members of the FORSA trade unions outside the Council Offices on Wood Quay in Dublin which is closed down Wednesday as workers and staf...
October 14, 2026
by Irish Echo Staff
News
Development and Change at the Irish Arts Center
The Irish Arts Center in Manhattan has announced that it has raised more than $40 million to redevelop its 51st Street building, the original part ...
October 14, 2026
by Ray O'Hanlon
EDITORIAL: Saints and Sailors
We have just marked another Columbus Day. Also Indigenous Peoples' Day - though only the Columbus part of the day is an official federal holiday. A...
October 14, 2026
by Leader Column
Brilliance with touch of grit
This week, Irish Arts Center is hosting two “ITMA: Drawing from the Well” concerts. These concerts will preview “Across the States: An Irish Cultur...
October 13, 2026
by Daniel Neely
Captain O'Shea heads in winner
Dara O’Shea headed home the 91st-minute winner for Ipswich Town against Fulham on Saturday afternoon. It was the least spectacular of the goals in ...
October 13, 2026
by Charlie Murphy