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Dec 4, 2024 | 
irishecho.com | Cal Dillon |P.J. Cunningham |Bennett Burke
Fianna Fáil on the March News December 04, 2024 by Irish Echo Staff Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin leads out his victorious group of TDs to the front of Leinster House. His party secured the largest number of TDs in last week's general election, that being 48. Photo by Leah Farrell/RollingNews.ie.
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Dec 4, 2024 | 
irishecho.com | Cal Dillon |P.J. Cunningham |Bennett Burke
For a place that once banned Christmas celebrations back in the 17th century, New Englanders sure have an unbridled enthusiasm for live holiday music in concert halls, churches, town squares and convert venues each December.
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Dec 4, 2024 | 
irishecho.com | Jay Mwamba |Daniel Neely |Bennett Burke
The Celtic Cowboys of Austin, Texas, recently celebrated their 20th anniversary. Members and friends of the sport and social club met on the rooftop of the Texas Bankers Association building in downtown Austin to commemorate the occasion with a gala.
The Celtic Cowboys were founded by Limerick man Pat Doab in 2004 and they sponsor teams in golf, soccer, hurling, and Gaelic football.
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Oct 31, 2024 | 
irishecho.com | Peter J. McDermott |Bennett Burke |Larry Kirwan
“There’s only room for one genius in this family!”
Brendan Behan is reputed to have remarked to Dominic, his younger brother.
While Dominic Behan may not be as well-known as Brendan, it would be hard to argue that he is not his equal in sheer creativity.
However, Brendan was correct when he stated, “No matter what you do, you’ll always be known as Brendan Behan’s brother.”
Dommo was so much more than that.
He wrote "The Patriot Game," perhaps the greatest protest song.
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Oct 30, 2024 | 
irishecho.com | Peter J. McDermott |Bennett Burke
You are not a business person, but I believe you'd have done a better job of preserving and building upon a $500 million legacy, which is the estimated amount in today’s money Donald Trump got from his parents via means legal and otherwise.
Of course, you wouldn’t cut it as a reality-TV star nor as a bare-faced robber (as opposed to a robber baron of the old school), the reasons we use the term “billionaire” in the same sentence as the Queens-born draft-dodger’s name.
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Oct 30, 2024 | 
irishecho.com | Peter J. McDermott |Bennett Burke
The sins of our actions have come home to roost in a comedy that sets course for catastrophe, yet narrowly escapes its fate, raising controversial stakes and quelling the inevitable. In the anticipated arrival of Carys D.
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Oct 30, 2024 | 
irishecho.com | Stephen Butler |Bennett Burke
The return of the GAA Football Inter-Provincial Series this year was welcome news for fans in Ireland and abroad. Even more welcome was the announcement that new proposed rules would be trialed, aimed at speeding up the game and making it more exciting for spectators.
These proposed rules have been on everyone’s minds and there seems to be a consensus at all levels of the GAA that at least some can and should be adopted.
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Jul 24, 2024 | 
irishecho.com | Bennett Burke |Anthony Neeson
The DART at 40 News July 24, 2024 by Irish Echo Staff Pic of Day: For many visitors to Dublin a ride on the DART (Dublin Area Rapid Transit) is a must. The world, and indeed much of Dublin itself, became aware of the DART when, in its early days, it was featured in the movie, "The Commitments." Pictured here is Green Party Minister for the Environment Eamon Ryan cutting a slice of a DART cake while attending a 40th Anniversary celebration. Photo by Leah Farrell/ RollingNews.ie.
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Jul 24, 2024 | 
irishecho.com | Bennett Burke |Anthony Neeson |Jay Mwamba
A thirst has finally been quenched in Austin for an Irish pub in the city center. The Dead Rabbit, originally opened in 2012 in New York City by Belfast-born publican Jack McGarry and partner Seán Muldoon, has opened its first location outside of the Big Apple. In 2020, B.D. Riley’s closed their downtown Austin location to focus efforts on the Mueller neighborhood further northeast.
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Jul 24, 2024 | 
irishecho.com | Bennett Burke |Anthony Neeson |Jay Mwamba
It was the kind of reluctant departure that Irish people are long familiar with. It was characterized by stubborn resistance, obvious pride, and not a little anger and frustration directed at nobody in particular over the fact that long cherished habits, the old familiar if you will, might have to change. Then came the acceptance tinged with a whiff of fatalism.
Joe Biden takes pride in his Irishness so we recognize the singular Irishness of the man.
