Shannon Gaels edge intense, exciting contest at Gaelic Park
Shannon Gaels 3-11 St. Barnabas 3-9 Though it was Mother’ Day, there wasn’t too much of a maternal atmosphere around Gaelic Park. The crowd was sma...
May 16, 2024
by Frank Brady
'Whirring Wings' is wonderful
I’ll start out this week by congratulating everyone who competed in this year’s Mid-Atlantic Fleadh, which concluded on this past Sunday out in Par...
May 16, 2024
by Daniel Neely
Opinion
KIRWAN: Been There 'Dune' That
Have you gone to see the movie, "Dune – Part 2" yet? I’ve seen both, though I regret to say I remember nothing about Part 1. That’s not to say I di...
May 16, 2024
by Larry Kirwan
News
In Ottawa, Ireland Honors Indigenous Famine Aid
Ireland’s Ambassador to Canada, Dr. Eamonn McKee, recently launched the Honouring Indigenous Aid program at the Irish Residence in Ottawa. He paid ...
May 15, 2024
by Turlough McConnell
News
Sure Wouldn't You know
Pic of Day: The portal which allowed people in Dublin and Manhattan in New York to see one another has been temporarily turned off due to what has ...
May 15, 2024
by Irish Echo Staff
News
Not One, But Two E-3 Visa Bills
Congressman Mike Lawler is this week submitting an E-3 Visa bill to Congress. He is not alone. Congressman Richard Neal, a Democrat, and Congressma...
May 15, 2024
by Ray O'Hanlon
News
Inspired by Frederick Douglass, Western Mass College Pres eyes Irish contacts
The town of Westfield, and indeed the entire region of western Massachusetts, has long been known for its connection to Ireland, so perhaps it was ...
May 15, 2024
by Peter Nolan
Opinion
EDITORIAL: Going to the Dogs
Dogs have long played a role in American politics. Even in the darkest of times the political pooch could be relied upon to cheerily wag its tail a...
May 15, 2024
by Irish Echo Staff
News
Neal Lauded For Environmental Work
Pic of Day: Massachusetts Congressman Richard Neal plies his political trade on multiple fronts, Ireland, of course, being one of them. The environ...
May 15, 2024
by Irish Echo Staff
News
Deirdre Steps Up
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey is to stand in as Economy Minister at Stormont on an interim basis. The news comes after First Minister Michelle O’Nei...
May 15, 2024
by Anthony Neeson
O'Toole, O'Rourke stay undefeated
Thomas O'Toole celebrates victory and his new title in Quincy. Thomas “The Kid” O’Toole scored a third round TKO over Russell Kimber at the packed ...
May 14, 2024
by Jay Mwamba
Lansdowne take EPSL title with 3-0 win at Tibbetts Brook Park
One of the nation’s top semi-pro clubs, Lansdowne Yonkers, clinched their second Eastern Premier Soccer League (EPSL) Metropolitan Conference title...
May 14, 2024
by Jay Mwamba
Dubs made to fight by Louth
Dublin 1-19; Louth 2-12 Dublin beat Louth out the gate with a 20-point margin 12 months ago and keen observers hadn’t seen a whole lot to suggest t...
May 14, 2024
by P.J. Cunningham
Lucky Jim's boys win shootout
Donegal 0-20; Armagh 0-20 (AET - Donegal win 6-5 on penalties) The McGuinness factor just keeps on delivering. As “Lucky Jim” led Donegal to an 11t...
May 14, 2024
by P.J. Cunningham
Community Features & Events
WATCH: Adams Urges Nominations for Echo Labor Awards
Just seven days remain for nominations for the 14th annual Irish Echo Labor Awards in New York. Scheduled for the Edison Hotel on 6 September, the ...
May 14, 2024
by Anthony Neeson