This Irish America
San Patricio GAA
Gaelic games are being played in an ever increasing number of locations around the U.S. and the world. Pictured are members and supporters of the S...
May 03, 2018
by Irish Echo Staff
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Mr. President, here’s what’s going on….
As Brian O’Dwyer listens in, John Stahl, an attorney with the Emerald Isle Immigration Centre, briefs President Michael D. Higgins on the work of t...
May 02, 2018
by Irish Echo Staff
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Saluting the community’s champions
Former New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn was the keynote speaker at the third annual Irish Echo Community Champions Awards held on Frid...
May 01, 2018
by Irish Echo Staff
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On the streets of Manhattan
President Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina Higgins walking to the Irish Consulate offices during their visit to New York last week. Full cove...
April 30, 2018
by Irish Echo Staff
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A week on the move
It’s been a busy week in New York for President Michael D. Higgins who is pictured here arriving at the United Nations. The president’s final day i...
April 27, 2018
by Irish Echo Staff
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Punchestown leap
Jack Kennedy on Park Paddocks clearing the last to win the JLT Handicap Hurdle earlier today at the 2018 Punchestown Festival, which continues thro...
April 26, 2018
by Irish Echo Staff
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Remembering all those who have come before
President Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina at the “Arrival” sculpture tribute to immigrants in the grounds of the United Nations headquarters...
April 25, 2018
by Irish Echo Staff
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A song for Big Tom
Singers Michael English and Susan McCann, with Michael Flavin behind her, sang to large crowds of fans and people at the funeral of country singer ...
April 24, 2018
by Irish Echo Staff
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Boyle hosts Burton
Congressman Brendan Boyle hosted former Tánaiste Joan Burton in his Capitol Hill office during Burton’s recent visit to Washington.
April 23, 2018
by Irish Echo Staff
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Every blade counts
Because of the fodder crisis facing Irish farmers Shannon Airport has been cutting the grass between the runways much earlier in the year than usua...
April 20, 2018
by Irish Echo Staff
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Cavan Association bestows honors on O’Reilly, Coyle
The Cavan P. & B. Association of New York held its annual St. Patrick's Dinner Dance on Saturday, April 7th at Riccardo's-by-the-Bridge in Astoria....
April 19, 2018
by Irish Echo Staff
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Happy Birthday Mr. President
Ireland’s president, Michael D. Higgins, is 77 today. While he will undoubtedly take a little time to celebrate, President Higgins will also be cas...
April 18, 2018
by Irish Echo Staff