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American democracy's fair-weather friends American democracy's fair-weather friends
The historian John Lukacs was no leftist. Indeed, he labeled himself a “reactionary” and his positions, if sometimes heterodox, were reliably right...
Only Nevers made sense on right Only Nevers made sense on right
This column was published in the Nov. 26-Dec. 2, 2025, edition of the Irish Echo. The word “Never” being used before someone’s name is a practice t...
CIFF announces 2026 program CIFF announces 2026 program
“The biggest challenge in this job is the amount of work that is coming out of Ireland.” So said Maedhbh McCullagh, the director of the Capital Iri...
Geese Crossing
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Geese Crossing
Pic of Day: Ireland's wet weather of late has been no problem for ducks. And not for geese either it would seem. This pair of Brent Geese, who are ...
McEntee in High Level D.C. Meetings
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McEntee in High Level D.C. Meetings
Ireland's Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Helen McEntee has held meetings with U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer and Depu...
LETTERS: A Message from an Irish American Community Leader in Minneapolis
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LETTERS: A Message from an Irish American Community Leader in Minneapolis
I live in South Minneapolis, just over 4 miles from where Renee Good was killed. I am not from MN, but I moved here 25 years ago as a recent colleg...
Super Bowls and Burgers for Sunday Super Bowls and Burgers for Sunday
When Super Bowl LX (60) kicks off in Santa Clara on Sunday, the culinary bowls (and burgers) of choice for fans in living rooms around the country ...
Egan gets 'good win' in Brooklyn Egan gets 'good win' in Brooklyn
Timmy Egan, last year’s MSG Boxing Ring Masters 165-pound Novice champion, is two wins away from bagging the 2026 Open title in the same weight div...
Sandbags Ready
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Sandbags Ready
Pic of Day: The River Liffey is currently in full flood. Kildare County Council and emergency crews are monitoring conditions, distributing sandbag...
Donaldsons Will Stand Trial in May
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Donaldsons Will Stand Trial in May
Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson will stand trial along with his wife Eleanor in May on historical sexual offences. Sir Jeffrey and his wife Lad...
A resplendence of artists A resplendence of artists
This salon diary appeared in the Jan. 21-27, 2026, issue of the Echo. The elegant Strauss Room in back of The Ellington Restaurant still feels fest...
Sony Hall has big series in store Sony Hall has big series in store
Folks! Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann’s Mid-Atlantic region has recently announced that the 2026 Mid-Atlantic Fleadh will take place April 17-19 at th...
Thursday night rugby in Paris Thursday night rugby in Paris
Ireland will be in Paris tomorrow to play France in the first-ever Thursday night fixture in Six Nations history. Ireland historically have a poor ...
Connolly in North Visit
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Connolly in North Visit
Pic of Day: President Catherine Connolly is today beginning a three-day official visit to Northern Ireland. The visit, the first official visit of ...
McEntee in D.C.
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McEntee in D.C.
Irish Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Helen McEntee is in Washington, D.C. today for what her department has described as "a programme of h...



 



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