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...
February 06, 2026
by Peter McDermott
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...
February 06, 2026
by Peter McDermott
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...
February 06, 2026
by Peter McDermott
News
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 ...
February 06, 2026
by Irish Echo Staff
News
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...
February 06, 2026
by Irish Echo Staff
Opinion
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...
February 06, 2026
by Reader, Miinneapolis-St Paul
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 ...
February 05, 2026
by Margaret M. Johnson
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...
February 05, 2026
by Jay Mwamba
News
Sandbags Ready
Pic of Day: The River Liffey is currently in full flood. Kildare County Council and emergency crews are monitoring conditions, distributing sandbag...
February 05, 2026
by Irish Echo Staff
News
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...
February 05, 2026
by Anthony Neeson
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...
February 04, 2026
by Anthony C. Murphy
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...
February 04, 2026
by Daniel Neely
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 ...
February 04, 2026
by Sean Creedon
News
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 ...
February 04, 2026
by Irish Echo Staff
News
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...
February 04, 2026
by Irish Echo Staff