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Donal Lunny, 79
Photo of the day: Legendary Irish traditional musician Donal Lunny has died aged 79. Lunny, over the years of his extraordinary career, was a membe...
October 23, 2026
by Irish Echo Staff
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Finish in Sight for Cross America Cyclist
Paddy Kelly is from Doonbeg, County Clare. Today he's a long way from the Banner County. But he is set to to complete his journey of a long way acr...
October 23, 2026
by Ray O'Hanlon
Another goal spree from Bhoys
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October 23, 2026
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Donal Lunny, 79
Photo of the day: Legendary Irish traditional musician Donal Lunny has died aged 79. Lunny, over the years of his extraordinary career, was a membe...
October 23, 2026
by Irish Echo Staff
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Finish in Sight for Cross America Cyclist
Paddy Kelly is from Doonbeg, County Clare. Today he's a long way from the Banner County. But he is set to to complete his journey of a long way acr...
October 23, 2026
by Ray O'Hanlon
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Irish Ground
Pic of Day: It was on this field that the Irish Brigade charged Confederate troops in "Bloody Lane" during the Battle of Antietam, September 17th 1...
October 22, 2026
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LETTER: This Over That
Editor: As a Dub expat living in Chicago for a long time I've long said to our kids: 'I'll take American arrogance over Irish hypocrisy." The Irish...
October 21, 2026
by Rory Smith
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EDITORIAL: Leadership Required
Traditionally, the President of the United States is accorded the title of "Leader of the Free World." Lately, however, the title has been up for g...
October 21, 2026
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Gerry Adams: An open letter to my Protestant/Orange neighbours
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It's Never Too Soon to Plan a Visit to Ireland
You know it’s time to start thinking about your next visit to Ireland when Aer Lingus offers start to appear in your inbox and NBC’s "Today" show b...
October 23, 2026
by Margaret M. Johnson
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SOS to Echo Readers: More female First Responder nominees needed for annual awards
The Irish Echo is extending the nominations deadline for its 12th Annual Irish First Responders Awards, with a special appeal for nominations of ou...
October 15, 2026
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October 08, 2026
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Another goal spree from Bhoys
Another 48-hours, another 12-goal blitz by red-hot Lansdowne Yonkers. In a repeat of the previous week’s explosive exploits, the Bhoys played twice...
October 23, 2026
by Jay Mwamba
Leinster hurling round-robin might expand
The Leinster senior hurling championship could be extended to eight teams next year if a proposal from a special workgroup review committee is acce...
October 22, 2026
by Sean Creedon
Bees slip up after sending off
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McAleese replaced by Horan
Lansdowne impress in 12-goal spree
Captain O'Shea heads in winner
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