Kathleen Whitford

3 weeks ago | irishecho.com | P.J. Cunningham |Maura Mulligan |Kathleen Whitford |Ray O'Hanlon

Michael Dowling, a County Limerick native who heads one of the country's largest health care systems, will step down from his role as Northwell Health CEO on October 1. Northwell announced the move Wednesday, May 14. The company's executive vice president, Dr. John D'Angelo, will take over as CEO. After more than 23 years at the Northwell helm, Dowling will adopt an advisory position as CEO emeritus.

3 weeks ago | irishecho.com | Kathleen Whitford |P.J. Cunningham

Leinster 76 Zebre 5 After the heartache and humiliation of the home loss to Northampton in the Champions Cup the previous week, it was back to the bread-and-butter URC series for Leinster on Saturday where they secured top spot by annihilating Zebre Parma at the Aviva Stadium.

3 weeks ago | irishecho.com | Kathleen Whitford |P.J. Cunningham |Maura Mulligan

Co-hosted by Nollaig na mBan team members Mary McIntyre and Dee Nolan, our Bealtaine celebration at the Westbury Pub on West 38th last week was an event not to be missed. The fáilte from staff was gracious and the food was delicious. We chose the venue because it features traditional Irish music on Sunday afternoons with fiddler Bernadette Fee and singer/guitarist, Seán Moloney.

3 weeks ago | irishecho.com | P.J. Cunningham |Kathleen Whitford

Editor:  In the past The United States has had a historic leadership role in brokering peace in other countries. These efforts were seen as integral to stability in our world. These efforts included the work by President Clinton and Senator George Mitchell to broker a ceasefire in the North of Ireland. In April 1998 the historic Good Friday Agreement was signed by the UK and Irish governments. It is now 27 years since this agreement was signed but it has not yet been fully implemented.