Opinion
KIRWAN: The Best Piece of Advice I Ever Received
I was recently asked, “What was the best piece of advice you ever received.” Though it was given to me way back in the last century, the simple wor...
April 30, 2026
by Larry Kirwan
Opinion
EDITORIAL: An April Surprise
The decision by the U.S. to continue a financial contribution to the International Fund for Ireland is to be welcomed. Frankly, though, we are not ...
April 30, 2026
by Leader Column
News
An Irish Sunset
Pic of Day: The sun goes down over County Kildare on Tuesday evening. At this time of year it is just a few minutes shy of 9.p.m. when the sun sets...
April 29, 2026
by Irish Echo Staff
News
What a Difference 35 Years Make
Richard Neal was just a couple of years into his congressional career when Queen Elizabeth came to Capitol Hill to address the Houses of Congress. ...
April 29, 2026
by Ray O'Hanlon
Magee is living the Austin dream
Andrea Magee’s 2014 South by Southwest trip stands out in the memory. More than that, in fact, as the Belfast-raised musician and singer-songwriter...
April 29, 2026
by Peter McDermott
Bhoys brush past foes into semis
Lansdowne Yonkers are through to the Region 1 semifinals of the USASA National Amateur Cup after blanking Massachusetts State champions Loco Gunner...
April 29, 2026
by Jay Mwamba
Opinion
LETTERS: Long Overdue
Editor: I’m writing to share something deeply important — and something I believe many people simply don’t know. More than a century after his deat...
April 29, 2026
by Noel P. Horkan
Origin festival to honor Walsh
Origin Theatre Company, now led by theater producers Labhaoise Magee and Aidan Cleary, has announced that the 2026 Origin Irish Theatre Festival wi...
April 28, 2026
by Irish Echo Staff
Roscommon make it look easy in Connacht semifinal vs. Mayo
Roscommon 2-25, Mayo 1-18 Roscommon stunned the Mayo home crowd at Castlebar on Sunday when they eased to victory and thereby secured a place in th...
April 28, 2026
by Irish Echo Staff
News
Published Today
Pic of Day: Today is publication day for Terry Golway's novel, "Terror From America," a page turning tale which sees legendary detective Sherlock H...
April 28, 2026
by Irish Echo Staff
News
AOH Challenges Congressional 'False History' Resolution
The Ancient Order of Hibernians has issued what it calls a "sharp challenge" to Congressman Pat Harrigan regarding a proposed congressional resolut...
April 28, 2026
by Irish Echo Staff
Opinion
GERRY ADAMS: Our seagoing heroes deserve a permanent tribute
FOR as long as the English have occupied Ireland there have been political prisoners. As long as there have been political prisoners there have bee...
April 28, 2026
by Gerry Adams
News
Presidential Address
Pic of Day: Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald delivering her presidential address at her party's Ard Fheis in Belfast. Photo by Leah Farrell/Ro...
April 27, 2026
by Irish Echo Staff
Outstanding offering from Tennessee-based fiddlers
I want to lead this week’s column with the heartiest congratulations to the great flute maker Patrick Olwell, who has just been awarded the prestig...
April 27, 2026
by Daniel Neely
End of an era for Gaelic Park
Initially, I was supposed to report on games for two weeks, well that two weeks extended to become almost two decades of reporting Gaelic games fro...
April 27, 2026
by Frank Brady