Martin recalls Aiken, Lemass contributions
On Jan. 7, 1922, Dáil Eireann voted to accept the terms of the Anglo-Irish treaty, signed by Arthur Griffith, Michael Collins and others in London ...
September 29, 2021
by Peter McDermott
Kenny praises Merkel on Bailout, Brexit
Former Taoiseach Enda Kenny has paid tribute to German Chancellor Angela Merkel for her role in defending Ireland's position following the Brexit r...
September 28, 2021
by Irish Echo Staff
AOH 9/11 Memorial Plaque Unveiled
Member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians gathered last weekend in Lower Manhattan to unveil a 40” X 40” Bronze Plaque in memory of members lost on...
September 28, 2021
by Irish Echo Staff
Protocol plan is due: Commissioner
The European Commission is within weeks of presenting a package that it hopes will break the impasse over the Northern Ireland protocol. Ireland’s ...
September 27, 2021
by Anthony Neeson
Thank you and congratulations!
Mary Deady, a popular member of staff who is also a noted singer, was thanked for her years of service and congratulated upon her retirement from t...
September 27, 2021
by Irish Echo Staff
Scott Medals awarded
Photo of the Day: Supermarket executive Don Tidey, an IRA kidnap victim rescued by the gardaí and members of the Defence Forces in 1983, pictured t...
September 24, 2021
by Irish Echo Staff
Ballymurphy families speak of pain
The families of the ten people shot dead during the Ballymurphy Massacre in West Belfast in August 1971 have spoken of their pain after they were i...
September 24, 2021
by Anthony Neeson
Farewell, Tom!
Members of Artists Without Walls gathered at McSorley’s Bar, East 7th Street, last Thursday lunchtime to say “Bon Voyage” to long-time supporter of...
September 23, 2021
by Irish Echo Staff
When hope and history don’t rhyme
Sixty-five summers ago, in August 1956, two Irish immigrants living in South Buffalo got married. To be precise, my paternal aunt, Philomena (“Phil...
September 23, 2021
by Stephen Butler
Boris's bridge is going nowhere
Plans to build a bridge or tunnel between Northern Ireland and Scotland have been axed, according to an Northern Ireland minister. SDLP Infrastruct...
September 22, 2021
by Anthony Neeson
12th Annual Hudson Valley Irish Fest
The Hudson Valley Irish Fest returns to Peekskill's Riverfront Green Park this Saturday, September 25. The Fest will run from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. rai...
September 22, 2021
by Irish Echo Staff
Workers are going back to the office
Thousands of workers are starting to return to offices throughout Ireland this week, and for many it will be for the first time in 18 months. Tánai...
September 21, 2021
by Anthony Neeson