This Irish America
Early winter, or is it early spring?
The first major snowfall of the season blanketed Ireland today. But which season? The snow, here on the Curragh in County Kildare, says winter. But...
December 08, 2017
by Irish Echo Staff
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Journalist Patricia Harty honored by President Higgins
Journalist Patricia Harty, actor Liam Neeson, Project Children founder Denis Mulcahy, and Nobel laureate Dr. William Campbell were the four U.S.-ba...
December 07, 2017
by Irish Echo Staff
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Fr. Sean delivers his verdict
Tefere Gebre, a native of Ethiopia, has been presented with a “World Peace Prize.” The presentation took place at the headquarters of the AFL-CIO i...
December 06, 2017
by Irish Echo Staff
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Dublin on a clear day
NASA astronaut Randy Bresnik posted this view of Dublin from the International Space Station on his Twitter account adding "Good morning from @spac...
December 05, 2017
by Irish Echo Staff
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Frank Duffy will command Rockland parade
Francis "Frank" Duffy, who, at the age of 94, has been named Parade Commander of the 2018 Rockland County St. Patrick's Day Parade in Pearl River. ...
December 04, 2017
by Irish Echo Staff
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Last of the summer shine
A late fall/early winter’s day on a beach in County Wexford. Photo by Don Lavery.
December 01, 2017
by Irish Echo Staff
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Receiving their seals of office
With today’s mini cabinet reshuffle announced by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar it was off to Aras and Uachtarain to receive seals of office from President...
November 30, 2017
by Irish Echo Staff
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The next Tánaiste?
Arts Minister Heather Humphreys is one of those being being tipped to succeed Frances Fitzgerald as Tánaiste or deputy prime minister. Fitzgerald r...
November 29, 2017
by Irish Echo Staff
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Galway-based academy presents awards
Award winners in the Celtic Irish American Academy Class of 2017 were recently hosted by Mayor of Galway, Pearse Flannery in Galway City Hall. Pict...
November 28, 2017
by Irish Echo Staff
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Canned goods for good cause
Over 300 families received Thanksgiving feasts thanks to the efforts of Westport, Co. Mayo native Cathal McGreal. McGreal owns two businesses in We...
November 27, 2017
by Irish Echo Staff
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Dustin gets another year
Dustin the Turkey, Ireland’s leading TV avianality, has much to be thankful for. Along with fellow gobbler Drumstick, who was pardoned by President...
November 22, 2017
by Irish Echo Staff
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A Donegal greeting in Boston
Minister Joe McHugh congratulates fellow Donegal native Declan Houton, winner of the Golden Bridges Person of the Year Award which was presented at...
November 21, 2017
by Irish Echo Staff