Anthony Neeson

Belfast

Contributor at Irish Echo

Editor of the Andersonstown News in Belfast, Ireland, and contributor to the Irish Echo in New York.

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Trailblazing West Belfast Gaeilge youth project due in NYC for fundraiser, tickets still on sale

1 week ago | irishecho.com | Frank Brady |Anthony Neeson

A pioneering youth and community organisation based in West Belfast is bringing its capital fundraising campaign stateside next week with a landmark event in Rosie O’Grady’s in Manhattan on Thursday 5 June. Glór na Mona is an award winning community organisation that has received international recognition as a vibrant, grassroots, youth-centred organisation dedicated to mainstreaming the Irish language in everyday life.
Forged in Clare

1 week ago | irishecho.com | Frank Brady |Margaret Johnson |Anthony Neeson

Forged in Clare News May 30, 2025 by Irish Echo Staff Pic of Day: One of Europe’s most unique heritage festivals is set to return to the heart of the Burren in County Clare this August 23rd and 24th, as traditional iron smelters, blacksmiths and other traditional craftspeople gather for the fourth Caherconnell International Furnace Festival. Those in this photo are, well, getting warmed up for the big event. Photo courtesy Dunphy Communications.
NY hurlers win place in final

1 week ago | irishecho.com | Margaret Johnson |Anthony Neeson |Sean Creedon |Frank Brady

New York 1-29 Monaghan 2-13 The Big Apple hurlers booked their spot in the final of the Lory Meagher cup with a comprehensive victory over Monaghan at Cusack Park, Mullingar, on Saturday. However, before a puck was struck New York’s participation at the semifinal stage stoked some controversy. Monaghan boss Arthur Hughes labelled New York’s involvement at this stage “a total disgrace” and lambasted the authorities for sanctioning it.
2025 Irish Restaurant Awards Winners Named

1 week ago | irishecho.com | Margaret Johnson |Anthony Neeson |Sean Creedon

The All-Ireland final of the 2025 Irish Restaurants Awards, held last week in Dublin, honored the country’s top hospitality professionals — owners, chefs, managers, and staff — and celebrated the finest establishments in Irish food and drink. Dede at the Customs House in Baltimore, County Cork, was named the All-Ireland winner for “Best Restaurant” as well as the winner for Munster.
Gerry Adams awarded €100,000 in damages against the BBC

1 week ago | irishecho.com | Sean Creedon |Anthony Neeson

FORMER Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams has been awarded €100,000 in damages against the BBC. Mr Adams sued the BBC over a Spotlight NI documentary and an accompanying online article, which he said defamed him, alleging that he sanctioned the 2006 murder of British agent Dennis Donaldson. A jury at the High Court in Dublin found in favour of the former West Belfast MP this morning, after determining that was the meaning of words included in the programme and article.
Eleventh panel of RFJ Remembering Quilt is launched

1 week ago | belfastmedia.com | Anthony Neeson

RELATIVES For Justice have launched the eleventh panel of their Remembering Quilt. Launched at Belfast City Hall, the quilt now contains 539 squares, each dedicated to a loved one who was killed during the conflict. First launched 25 years ago the quilt is a powerful symbol of remembrance of lives tragically cut short.
Aisling Education Bursaries celebrate 26 years donating £1,044,500 to our students

1 week ago | belfastmedia.com | Anthony Neeson

WEST Belfast Partnership Board have launched this year’s Aisling Education Bursaries. Last year sponsors donated an incredible £138,500 which has helped 217 students to fulfil their dreams of beginning or continuing their studies. Since the Aisling Bursaries were launched in 2000, 1,466 students from West Belfast – of all ages – have benefitted from donations amounting to £1,044,500.
'Collusion at the heart of Peter Gallagher murder'

1 week ago | belfastmedia.com | Anthony Neeson

THE police investigation into the loyalist murder of a father-of-six shot dead in West Belfast in 1993 was “wholly inadequate” and failed his family a Police Ombudsman report has found. Peter Gallagher, 44, from Toomebridge in South Antrim, was shot dead by a UDA gunman as he arrived for work at the Westlink Enterprise Centre in Distillery Street shortly before 8am on 24 March 1993.
KIRWAN: A Stolen Kiss That Still Feels Magical

1 week ago | irishecho.com | Cal Dillon |Anthony Neeson |Larry Kirwan

What a blast to move to New York from Wexford town - the size, the bustle, and the sheer moxie of the city, but also the originality and diversity of the music. You could see and hear something different every night, often brilliant, usually thought-provoking. Pierce Turner and I went out every night. The streets were our oyster. All you needed was the price of a tallboy and a stoop to perch on. New York provided the rest.
Pre-sale tickets for Kneecap's new Glasgow concert sell out in 80 seconds

1 week ago | belfastmedia.com | Anthony Neeson

KNEECAP’S pre-sale tickets for their new Glasgow concert have sold out in 80 seconds, the rappers have announced. Last night the Belfast lads’ performance at TRNSMT music festival in the city in July was pulled due to ‘safety concerns’ from police. This morning the band announced on social media: “Well well a chairde Gael! The pre-sale sold out in 80 seconds. New record that – remaining general sale go up Saturday 10am. These will also go in seconds.