Charles Paul Collins

2 months ago | irishecho.com | Charles Paul Collins |Anthony Neeson

GOP New York Rep. Mike Lawler addressed a full house of law enforcement officials at the Irish Echo Law & Order Awards last night, paying tribute to the courage and sacrifice of police officers - while also hinting at a possible run for NY Governor later the year. Ridiculing "sorry-assed" NY Democrat efforts to restrict police powers, he also touted his strong support for "those who keep our streets and country safe".

Dec 11, 2024 | irishecho.com | P.J. Cunningham |Maura Mulligan |Charles Paul Collins

The new Gaelic football playing rules being trialled in 2025 will have a grand opening on Jan. 25, with three big National Football league games fixed for that Saturday evening. With no pre-season competitions next year, supporters will have to wait until the last weekend in January to see the new rules which were passed in their entirety at the recent GAA Special Congress, operating in a competitive environment at inter-county level for the first time.

Dec 11, 2024 | irishecho.com | P.J. Cunningham |Maura Mulligan |Charles Paul Collins |Máirtín Ó Muilleoir

A Belfast artist's images of Ireland of old are striking a chord with Irish American art lovers in Prairie Country. And now doctor-turned-painter Anna McKeever plans to bring a collection of her works to exhibit in the U.S. in 2025. While some American buyers have visited Anna's South Belfast studio, the majority see her work online and get in touch to purchase a work or request a commission.

Dec 11, 2024 | irishecho.com | P.J. Cunningham |Maura Mulligan |Charles Paul Collins |Máirtín Ó Muilleoir

A Belfast artist's images of Ireland of old are striking a chord with Irish American art lovers in Prairie Country. And now doctor-turned-painter Anna McKeever plans to bring a collection of her works to exhibit in the U.S. in 2025. While some American buyers have visited Anna's South Belfast studio, the majority see her work online and get in touch to purchase a work or request a commission.

Dec 11, 2024 | irishecho.com | Charles Paul Collins |Maura Mulligan

I was thrilled to accept an invitation from new friends and neighbors Lori and Mark to what turned out to be an international Thanksgiving. Celebrating with guests from other countries was a reminder that the U.S. is still a nation of immigrants whose work and arts make this country strong. I found it especially meaningful to sit down to dinner with people from countries like Germany, Poland and Portugal.         Our host Lori’s family is from Italy and husband Mark’s ancestors from Israel.