Opinion
Republic or Monarchy?
The United States arrived in 2026 as a Republic aged 250 years. What will the United States be at the end of 2026, de facto if not necessarily de j...
January 07, 2026
by Leader Column
Opinion
KIRWAN: A Headline That Screamed At Me
"Men No Longer Read Novels." The small headline in the bottom right-hand corner of either the Times or the Journal screamed at me. Yes, I’m one of ...
January 07, 2026
by Larry Kirwan
Ulster overpower 2nd-string Munster in URC
Ulster 28; Munster 3 Ulster had something of a home run when they put a largely shadow Munster side to the sword in Belfast on Friday night. Richie...
January 06, 2026
by P.J. Cunningham
Top trio release amazing 'Music at the House' follow-up
Happy New Year, everybody! Hope everyone reading this had a joyful and safe one out there! Part of mine included hanging Michael Steen’s new and ex...
January 06, 2026
by Daniel Neely
News
Epiphany Sunrise
Pic of Day: An Epiphany Sunrise over Dublin Bay. Photo by Leah Farrell RollingNews.ie.
January 06, 2026
by Irish Echo Staff
Opinion
KIRWAN: Wexford's Debt to its Franciscan Friars
When Christmas is at hand, like most emigrants my thoughts turn to home – Wexford Town, in my case. After I escort a tour group to Ireland every Oc...
January 06, 2026
by Larry Kirwan
Geaney, O'Sullivan lead amazing Dingle comeback
Dingle 1-26; Ballyboden St Enda’s 1-24 The All Ireland club championship has started the new year as it ended 2025 - by giving us gripping, almost ...
January 05, 2026
by P.J. Cunningham
News
Wicklow Winter Scene
Pic of Day: Afternoon light, snow and mist give a ghostly look to pine trees in the Wicklow Mountains. Photo by Eamonn Farrell/RollingNews.ie.
January 05, 2026
by Irish Echo Staff
St. Brigid's industry proves too much for jaded Scotstown
St Brigid’s (Roscommon) 1-16; Scotstown (Monaghan) 1-12 St Brigid’s were hardly mentioned as worthy semi-finalists in the lead up to the two penult...
January 05, 2026
by P.J. Cunningham
News
Martin Meets With Xi in Beijing
Taoiseach Micheál Martin is hoping to strengthen cultural and economic links with China during a four-day visit. This week’s visit to Beijing and S...
January 05, 2026
by Anthony Neeson
250 Years And....
Back in 1776, at the birth of the American Republic, a sniffle was a serious matter. A cold would be worse. Flu could easily be fatal. All too many...
January 05, 2026
by Leader Column
News
Home After the Holidays
Pic of Day: Dublin airport was busy Friday with people traveling after the Christmas and New Year holidays. RollingNews.ie photo.
January 02, 2026
by Irish Echo Staff
News
Preserving Irish Heritage in Books
The public library in East Islip, Long Island, New York has something that no other library in the state can boast: an Irish Heritage Room. The bra...
January 02, 2026
by John Horan
Trump, McGregor forge friendship
Last March 17 was a St. Patrick’s Day at the White House like no other. President Trump created a firestorm on the holiday in Ireland and in Irish ...
January 02, 2026
by Geoffrey Cobb
After injury withdrawal, Adeleke looks forward to Euros in 2026
A hamstring strain was the season behind Rhasidat Adeleke’s late withdrawal from the World Athletics Championships last September. The 23-year-old ...
January 02, 2026
by Sean Creedon