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Irish government will mark 1916 around the globe
As part of worldwide 1916 commemorations, the “Shadow of a Gunman” will reach all the way to Abu Dhabi. By Irish Echo Staff The Irish government in...
December 28, 2015
by Irish Echo Staff
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Flooding to be more frequent
More rain on the way. This NASA satellite photo shows Storm Eva about to give Ireland a Christmas soaking. By Evan Short Forget the White Christmas...
December 23, 2015
by Evan Short
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Figuring out charade’s appeal
Conor McGregor taking a selfie with fans at a recent event at the National Stadium in Dublin. INPHO/COLM O’NEILL By Dave Hannigan You probably won’...
December 23, 2015
by Irish Echo Staff
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Christmas in the shadows
Taoiseach Enda Kenny during the recent lighting of the Oireachtas Christmas lights in Dublin. RollingNews.ie photo. By Ray O'Hanlon As Taoiseach En...
December 23, 2015
by Ray O'Hanlon
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Murphy case sparks Martin, Adams spat
Thomas Murphy outside the court. PHOTO: RollingNews.ie By Evan Short Gerry Adams has rejected criticism from the leader of Fianna Fáil, this after ...
December 22, 2015
by Evan Short
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Foster takes DUP helm, will soon be First Minister
Arlene Foster By Anthony Neeson aneeson@irishecho.com Arlene Foster has been unanimously elected the new leader of the Democratic Unionist Party. T...
December 21, 2015
by Anthony Neeson
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Swift’s is great home for trad
Open the Door for Three has produced a mighty, mighty record in "The Penny Wager." By Daniel Neely Congratulations to Swift Hibernian Lounge (www.s...
December 21, 2015
by Daniel Neely
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Skelligs in another galaxy altogether
The Skelligs, earthly version. Tourism Ireland photo. By Irish Echo Staff The Skelligs might be off the coast of County Kerry, at least according t...
December 18, 2015
by Irish Echo Staff
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Hub takes to NY's Narrowbacks
The Narrowbacks. By Colleen Taylor Last week, a New York band treated one of Boston’s best Irish music venues to an array of Big Apple songs. The N...
December 18, 2015
by Colleen Taylor
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Ireland marks sixty years of United Nations membership
Members of Ireland’s military have served with distinction around the world and on behalf of the United Nations throughout Ireland’s six decades of...
December 17, 2015
by Irish Echo Staff
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Tenor John McDermott battles for veterans
Photo: John McDermott By Michael Quinlin Singer, entertainer, advocate, friend. These words well describe John McDermott, the popular Celtic tenor ...
December 17, 2015
by Michael Quinlin
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Ashling will be on hand to witness history
Ashling Stanek with Jeb Bush By Irish Echo Staff When Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders and Martin O’Malley face off for the ABC Presidential Primary...
December 16, 2015
by Irish Echo Staff