Community Features & Events
The Very Special Celebration That is an Irish Christmas
Since coming to America I have enjoyed Christmas in New York, particularly the days running up to the holiday. But Christmas, crazy busy that it is...
December 20, 2024
by Ray O'Hanlon
News
Catherine "Kitty" Thornton, 93
The death has taken place of Dr. Catherine "Kitty" Thornton at the age of 93. The longtime Queens, New York resident and Mayo native was married to...
December 06, 2024
by Ray O'Hanlon
News
Death of Pat Donaghy
The death has taken place of Pat Donaghy, one of the most successful businessmen in the story of modern Irish immigration to America. He was 83 Don...
November 26, 2024
by Ray O'Hanlon
News
Eamonn Coghlan's High Altitude Goal
"I'm still standing." It's a phone interview but you can imagine the smile on the face of Eamonn Coghlan, Irish running legend and booster for the ...
November 13, 2024
by Ray O'Hanlon
News
Billy Lawless Dead at 73
Billy Lawless, who blazed a trail as the first member of the Irish Senate representing the worldwide Irish diaspora, had died. He was 73. Mr. Lawle...
November 08, 2024
by Ray O'Hanlon
News
James Supports Fitzgerald for FDNY Chaplaincy
New York State Attorney General Letitia James is supporting the application of Bronx-based Father Brendan Fitzgerald to become a chaplain to the Fi...
October 24, 2024
by Ray O'Hanlon
Community Features & Events
A Bizarre Summer, A Bold Book
As I recall, it was a quiet enough evening; quiet enough as a newsroom goes. And it was the middle of August, height of the “silly season.” Only th...
October 03, 2024
by Ray O'Hanlon
News
Michael Benn is 2025 Grand Marshal
Michael Benn, who for many years has captured Irish culture and heritage in a TV show that he produces and directs, will be the star of the show on...
September 27, 2024
by Ray O'Hanlon
News
Tánaiste Officially Opens Ireland House New York
It is an outpost of Ireland in the heart of Manhattan. And Tánaiste Micheál Martin officially opened Ireland House New York at a packed gathering T...
September 25, 2024
by Ray O'Hanlon
News
Higgins in New York For UN Summit
The news knows no boundaries, least of all an ocean. President Michael D. Higgins is in New York where he has addressed a United Nations Conference...
September 23, 2024
by Ray O'Hanlon
News
Rep. Bill Pascrell Championed Malachy McAllister
Congressman Bill Pascrell, a New Jersey Democrat who died August 21 aged 87, was a longtime supporter of the bid by Malachy McAllister to remain in...
August 28, 2024
by Ray O'Hanlon
News
An Amazing Journey
"It has been the most amazing journey." In those few words Pauline Gallagher is describing a first thought to the ultimate, fulfilling, act. The fi...
August 19, 2024
by Ray O'Hanlon
