Ray O'Hanlon

Ray O’Hanlon is Editor of the Irish Echo. A graduate of University College Dublin, he has been a journalist for more than four decades and is a published author, his latest book being “Unintended Consequences: The Story Of Irish Immigration To The U.S. And How America’s Door Was Closed To The Irish” (www.MerrionPress.ie).

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DiNapoli Writes Companies on MacBride
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DiNapoli Writes Companies on MacBride
New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli has written to eleven companies seeking information on their adherence to the MacBride Principles on Fair E...
Quinn 'Shocked' at AIHS Board Actions Quinn 'Shocked' at AIHS Board Actions
Former New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn says she was "shocked" over what transpired at the American Irish Historical Society last week...
AIHS Board Issues Statement After Firing, Resignations
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AIHS Board Issues Statement After Firing, Resignations
The American Irish Historical Society Board has issued a "Statement and Response" in the aftermath of the firing of its Executive Director and the ...
Firing and Resignations Rock the AIHS
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Firing and Resignations Rock the AIHS
After two years of functioning in a manner that is expected of it by the community it serves, the American Irish Historical Society has been plunge...
Proposed National Museum Honoring Irish America
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Proposed National Museum Honoring Irish America
The idea has been floated before, but this time it has the backing of key members of Congress. Friends of Ireland Caucus Co-Chairs Congressman Rich...
32 Mile Run for Kevin Bell Trust
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32 Mile Run for Kevin Bell Trust
A 26.2 mile marathon would have impressed. But James Greene has tagged on extra miles to set a course for an ultra marathon run in New York this Sa...
Trump Releases Irish Heritage Proclamation
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Trump Releases Irish Heritage Proclamation
President Trump has issued a proclamation in honor of Irish American Heritage Month. The proclamation is a hardy annual. This one is a little diffe...
State Said, He Says
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State Said, He Says
So what exactly was said? Tánaiste Simon Harris has contradicted the U.S. State Department account of a phone call earlier this week between himsel...
Many Exploring Irish Citizenship, Passports
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Many Exploring Irish Citizenship, Passports
In a fraught time in America's political life an Irish passport has the look of a safety valve. Or even an exit strategy. Reports and anecdotal evi...
Congress Members Call for North Special Envoy
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Congress Members Call for North Special Envoy
Members of Congress from both parties are calling on President Trump to appoint a Special Envoy for Northern Ireland. A letter crafted by Massachus...
A Distillery with a Twist – and New Tastes
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A Distillery with a Twist – and New Tastes
Distilleries are a familiar concept in Ireland. Back in the day, however, few people other than those working in one would enter into such a hall o...
Echo Columnist Gerry O'Shea, 80
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Echo Columnist Gerry O'Shea, 80
The death has taken place of New York and Kerry's Gerry O'Shea, Irish Echo columnist and tireless advocate for the disadvantaged, no matter where i...

 



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