John G. Coghlan

2 weeks ago | irishecho.com | Ray O'Hanlon |Gerry Adams |John G. Coghlan

Going Underground News April 28, 2025 by Irish Echo Staff Pic of Day: The Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, Thomas Byrne visited Odesa, Ukraine, to open an underground school shelter co-funded by Ireland, Lithuania and the European Commission. Minister Byrne undertook a joint visit to Odesa with his Lithuanian counterpart, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sigitas Mitkus (also pictured). Photo Department of Foreign Affairs via Rollingnews.ie.

2 weeks ago | irishecho.com | John G. Coghlan |Lori Cassels |Gerry Adams

I HOPE you all had an enjoyable Easter. Across the island and further afield commemorations were held at countless locations to remember those who fought in the 1916 Easter Rising and in all of the generations of the freedom struggle. The Belfast turnout was big and Pearse Doherty, who made an exceptional speech, was given a very warm welcome. I saw no mention of his remarks or those of other republican speakers on RTÉ, BBC or other broadcasters. So much for public service broadcasting.