Culture
Irish American literary icons to spell out hopes for future at Buffalo arts gala
Five of Irish America's most-revered writers will will turn the page on a new chapter for Irish artists in the U.S. when they take part in a panel ...
April 14, 2023
by Máirtín Ó Muilleoir
Spooks target a leading pol
Top British spy Maurice Oldfield’s obsession with one of the most prominent Irish politicians of the 20th century “can be aptly compared to that of...
April 13, 2023
by Peter McDermott
Touring Ireland's Ancient East: Heritage in Charming Cobh
“Ireland’s Ancient East” is a touring region tapping 5,000 years of history in the south and eastern area of the country. Described as a touring re...
April 12, 2023
by Margaret M. Johnson
Grand opening, big game at Sacred Heart University
The grand opening of the Connecticut Irish American Historical Archives and Library will take place at SHU Ryan Martire Library on next Tuesday, Ap...
April 12, 2023
by Irish Echo Staff
'No rations at all' at Fort Laurens for James Rankin's 13th Virginia
The acclaimed late historian David McCullough was born in a place, the city of Pittsburgh, that figured in the Revolutionary War adventures of his ...
April 11, 2023
by Jim McNIff
Long Island's IFHF to discuss Virtual Record Treasury
On this Saturday, April 15, the Irish Family History Forum will feature again as its guest Nicola Morris, who will speak via (via Zoom) on Ireland’...
April 11, 2023
by Irish Echo Staff
Mick Moloney tribute at IAC a beautiful moment in every way
"A Tribute to Mick Moloney” proved an unmitigated success at the Irish Arts Center.
April 10, 2023
by Daniel Neely
McGuire is intent on reviving Fordham's proud Irish legacy
In the Spring of 2022, Fordham University student John McGuire wanted to re-energize the moribund state of Irish activities on its Bronx campus. Th...
April 06, 2023
by Geoffrey Cobb
Bayonne's unique Irish treasure
Acclaimed artist Harry Clarke had unfinished business in Bayonne, N.J., at the time of his death on Jan. 6, 1931. Fortunately, the Dubliner left de...
April 06, 2023
by Peter McDermott
Elllington's magical Salon mix
A frequent Salon presenter of her fiction, Mary Lannon was an ebullient host at the Irish American Writers & Artists late March Salon at The Elling...
April 05, 2023
by Karen Daly
Innovator McDermott brings homage to hero Glass to NYU
Philip Glass superfan Phelim McDermott brings a joyful homage to his hero to the New York stage this week for a limited run that celebrates the rel...
April 04, 2023
by Michael Gray
Brunch Time!
For more than 100 years, brunch — derived from the words “breakfast” and “brunch” — has been a popular weekend or special occasion midday meal. An ...
April 03, 2023
by Margaret M. Johnson