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  • 1 week ago | irishecho.com | Jilleen Barrett |Kevin Holohan |Jay Mwamba |Daniel Neely

    Tim Collins is not only a gentleman and a scholar, he’s also one of the finest concertina players in traditional music.  And, he’s just out with a brand new solo album called “Weaving the Tune” that’s only been 21 years in the making!  Fortunately, I’ve had it in the media yoke all week and can report that it’s been worth the wait.

  • 2 weeks ago | irishecho.com | Jim Mulvaney |P.J. Cunningham |Daniel Neely

    I know I write this every time, but releases from the Ireland-based record label Raelach all seem to carry a sort of imprimatur that confers upon them the assurance of finest quality.  Over the years, they’ve put out important and excellent recordings by the likes of Tony Linnane, James Cullinan, Noel Hill, Diarmuid Ó Meachair, the group Keane, Connolly, McGorman and Tony MacMahon, just to name a few, and they never disappoint.

  • 3 weeks ago | irishecho.com | Daniel Neely |Jay Mwamba

    Walsh Confirmed as U.S. Ambassador News June 05, 2025 by Irish Echo Staff Photo of the Day: As expected, Edward Walsh has been confirmed as the new United States Ambassador to Ireland. Walsh cleared the last hurdle Wednesday evening when the Senate voted 57 to 38 in favor of the New Jersey businessman. Eight Democrats joined Republicans in confirming Mr. Walsh who, it is expected, will soon take up residence in Dublin's Phoenix Park.

  • 3 weeks ago | irishecho.com | Daniel Neely |Jay Mwamba |Ray O'Hanlon

    Stalwarts of Belfast Irish language youth club Glór na Móna have arrived in New York ahead of a fundraiser tonight for their new build plans. The Irish Echo is among sponsors of the event which has also garnered support from prominent Irish speakers in the Big Apple. On arrival, the Gaeilge group met up with leaders of the International Longshoremen's Association, the dockers' union driving a $600,000 appeal towards costs of a new hall at the group's West Belfast base.

  • 1 month ago | irishecho.com | P.J. Cunningham |Daniel Neely

    It's fair to say that soccer fans in the U.S. and around the world are looking forward to the World Cup next year. The 2026 competition will be the 23rd such gathering and it will be played in the U.S., Mexico and Canada. This is the first time that there will be three host countries. The tournament will feature 48 teams - up from the previous 32 - and will run from June 11 to July 19.

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