Lori Cassels

1 month 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.

Jan 24, 2025 | irishecho.com | Jay Mwamba |Lori Cassels

Pic of Day: Hundreds of thousands are without power and water, public transport has been halted and people are being urged to remain indoors as Storm Éowyn pummeled the entire island of Ireland last night and into today. Wind gusts in excess of 113 mph were recorded at Mace Head in County Galway. Pictured are members of Ashbourne Fire Brigade dealing with a downed tree on the N2 road in County Meath. Photo Meath County Council Fire & Rescue Service @MCCFireService via rollingnews.ie.

Jan 24, 2025 | irishecho.com | Jay Mwamba |Lori Cassels

John Finucane, son of murdered Belfast attorney Pat Finucane and a member of the British parliament for North Belfast, will be in the U.S. next week for a series of engagements in Washington, D.C., New York City and Rockland County, NY. Finucane will be in the nation's capital on Monday, January 27 to speak at a meeting of the Irish Unity People’s Assembly: Diaspora. He will do the same on Thursday, January 30, in Rockland County.

Jan 23, 2025 | irishecho.com | Lori Cassels |Mike Houlihan |Jay Mwamba

“King” Callum Walsh and “Deadly” Dean Sutherland came face to face for the first time in Manhattan last week to begin the countdown for their St. Patrick’s Day eve scrap on March 16 at Madison Square Garden. Both fighters were brimming with confidence.   Hailed as the fastest rising star in boxing, the undefeated and world-ranked Walsh [12-0, 10 KOs] will be defending his WBC super welterweight Continental Americas title for the third time at The Theater at Madison Square Garden.

Jan 23, 2025 | irishecho.com | Stephen Butler |Lori Cassels

It seems to me that every salon takes on a different vibe or personality, that is unique of that one evening, and not to be repeated, inimitable. Irish American Writers & Artists salon at Slainte Oakland had such an evening in early January. Having a place to share prose, poetry and music can be a needed balm to ease a heavy heart. All artists expressed the profound sadness of the wildfire devastation that is occurring in Los Angeles County.