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By Joe Biden My grandfather Ambrose Finnegan always told me, “Never forget where you came from, Joey.” He wasn’t merely reminding me that I’m from ...

This column was published in the Oct. 22, 2014, issue of the Irish Echo. By Maura Mulligan Recently I was invited to read at the Hudson Valley Iris...

This column was published in the Oct. 29, 2014 issue of the Irish Echo. By Maura Mulligan The moment I sat at the table my chair shattered. All fou...

Page Turner / Edited by Peter McDermott Damian Shiels, the keynote speaker at the 2014 Tennessee Civil War Sesquicentennial Event, will present “Pa...

By Áine Ní Shionnaigh Driving across the iconic George Washington Bridge on Saturday evening last, leaving the twinkling lights of Manhattan behind...

Michael Connelly’s novels have sold 59 million copies worldwide. “The Burning Room” is the 17th Harry Bosch book, the latest in the “finest crime s...

Same Cloth Or Not by Lisa O'Neill 11/01/14 - New York, NY - Irish Arts Center 11/03/14 - New York, NY - Rockwood Music Hall Stage 3 11/05/14 - Phil...

by Áine Ní Shionnaigh Growing up in a small town of less than 2000 in the West of Ireland, my exposure to emergency services was limited. However, ...

John O'Shea celebrates equalizing for Ireland against Germany. INPHO/DONALL FARMER By Irish Echo Staff The Republic of Ireland pulled out a remarka...

As the Golden Bridges conference gets underway in Boston, Mayor Marty Walsh has extended a hearty céad míle fáilte to delegates arriving from north...

Documentary Review / By Peter McDermott Filmmaker Mary Fishman with JoAnn Persch RSM, center, and Pat Murphy RSM. [Click on photos for larger image...

Music Notes / By Colleen Taylor The Screaming Orphans Interested in free Irish music? If so, you’re in luck this autumn. Throughout September and O...