Reading Hopkins
Fordham University’s the Rev. Dr. Francis X. McAloon SJ will give a talk with discussion titled “Reading Gerard Manley Hopkins as Spiritual Practic...
March 06, 2022
by Irish Echo Staff
A 'golden opportunity' for love
Mike Farragher has been married happily for 29 years to his college sweetheart, and so he’s probably a good person to ask for advice about love. An...
March 04, 2022
by Peter McDermott
Nealo makes 'pretty seamless transition'
Nealo has never been afraid to make the big leap. There’ve been two in recent times, one of which brings him to the New York stage on March 12. The...
March 03, 2022
by Peter McDermott
Al Smith was political trailblazer
For 75 years, America’s most powerful politicians have come to New York City for the Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner. Presidents Obama, ...
March 01, 2022
by Geoffrey Cobb
Spring is in the Air
The Christian world begins its observation of Lent on Wednesday, a sure sign that spring is on its way: daylight saving time begins on March 13; th...
February 28, 2022
by Margaret M. Johnson
It's special when these 3 meet
This week I’ve been listening to “All Jokes Aside,” an exceedingly charming album of mostly instrumental music from Kathleen Conneely, John Coyne, ...
February 25, 2022
by Daniel Neely
A remarkable artist and activist
In Mount Jerome cemetery, not far from Dublin’s Grand Canal at Harold’s Cross, the epitaph on one gravestone reads: “Artist and Friend of the Poor....
February 23, 2022
by Peter McDermott
Life and time are one in 'The Same'
Who among us, when we by chance happen upon something or someone from our yesteryears, has not known the unmistakable feeling: a rush of comfort, a...
February 22, 2022
by Kevin Phoenix
"Made by God' doesn't judge
In an age where social argument has reached a fever pitch and divisiveness towards the other opinion is at breaking point, it is vital to realize t...
February 17, 2022
by Kevin Phoenix
Supergroups set to go on tour
It’s almost that time of year again. St. Patrick’s Day celebrations have been on the back burner for almost two years now, but I’ve been hearing ab...
February 16, 2022
by Daniel Neely
Musicians in focus for CraicFest films
The CraicFest is known for its music and its films, but this year the latter are paying particular homage to the former. “This is unprecedented,” s...
February 15, 2022
by Peter McDermott
Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann 2022 is going to be fantastic
Big news, folks: all systems are go for the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2022, which will take place in Mullingar July 31 to Aug. 7! It’s been a while...
February 14, 2022
by Daniel Neely