News
AOH Welcome for FG Unity Blueprint
The Ancient Order of Hibernians has welcomed the Fine Gael announcement of its intention to put forward an Irish unity blueprint. Said AOH National...
June 17, 2026
by Irish Echo Staff
News
Home to Mayo
Pic of Day: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney with President Catherine Connolly in Westport during a visit by Carney to his ancestral home place ...
June 17, 2026
by Irish Echo Staff
News
Fine Gael to Draw Up Unity Blueprint
Fine Gael is set to develop a new blueprint for a “unified island” in time for the party Ard Fheis later this year. Party leader and Tánaiste Simon...
June 17, 2026
by Anthony Neeson
Community Features & Events
CHICAGO CALLING: Judge William “Bill” Gamboney
Let’s get this straight. Cook County Circuit Court Judge William “Bill” Gamboney is ¾ Irish. “My mother was a Fallon.” Bill is also one of the most...
June 17, 2026
by Mike Houlihan
'A Quiet Love' for Craic LGBT Film Fest at NY Irish Center
Craic LGBT Film Fest is scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, June 18, and will be hosted in partnership with the New York Irish Center, which is the v...
June 17, 2026
by Irish Echo Staff
Duff joins Andrews at Brentford
Damien Duff surprised a lot of people last week when he was confirmed as assistant manager to Keith Andrews at Premier League club Brentford. The 4...
June 17, 2026
by Sean Creedon
Eagleson joins LV-based Zuffa
Continuing its acquisition of Irish talent, Las Vegas-based Zuffa Boxing has signed amateur featherweight standout Dylan Eagleson to a long-term pr...
June 16, 2026
by Jay Mwamba
Cork, Louth advance to last 8
Cork, Galway, Louth and Tyrone have emerged as the winners of Round 2A and advanced as seeds in the All Ireland quarter finals to be played on the ...
June 16, 2026
by Irish Echo Staff
News
Happy Bloomsday
Pic of Day: John Shevlin arrives on North Great Georges Street in Dublin dressed up as James Joyce. Celebrations are taking place across Dublin and...
June 16, 2026
by Irish Echo Staff
GERRY ADAMS: An open letter to my Orange Order neighbours
AS June heads towards July the distant beat of your drums is pounding out their rhythm. The marching season for all of the Loyal Orders is well und...
June 16, 2026
by Gerry Adams
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