Peter J. McDermott

2 weeks ago | irishecho.com | Jay Mwamba |Peter J. McDermott

Possible Breakthrough in McCarrick Case News June 12, 2025 by Irish Echo Staff Photo of the Day: Pictured is the scene where Gardaí have begun the search of a property on Monastery Walk in Clondalkin, Dublin, as part of the ongoing investigation into the 1993 disappearance and suspected murder of Long Island native Annie McCarrick. The operation involves forensic and technical examinations of a house and garden, Current residents are not connected to the case.

2 weeks ago | irishecho.com | Jay Mwamba |Peter J. McDermott

Casement Park in Belfast has been waiting for a day like this. The long dilapidated GAA stadium in West Belfast has been waiting for a windfall. The British government pledged one today. A £50 million (€59 million) investment is being put on the table by the British government to “support the redevelopment” of the stadium. This is a massive boost without doubt.

2 weeks ago | irishecho.com | Jay Mwamba |Peter J. McDermott |P.J. Cunningham

Commemorating historical battles of the American Revolution is a constant exercise here in New England, with the region having played a central role in the Revolutionary War. This month, the 250th anniversary of two key battles is being celebrated by local citizens, history societies and public officials. As is often the case in American history, both battles have significant Irish and Scots-Irish connections.

2 weeks ago | irishecho.com | Peter J. McDermott |P.J. Cunningham |Lori Cassels |Jay Mwamba

Ryan O’Rourke, the undefeated Dubliner dubbed “The Silent Assassin,” is a late addition to this Saturday’s Star Boxing card in White Plains, New York, featuring Harley Burke’s super middleweight scrap with Bronx fire fighter Louis Maietta. O’Rourke [12-0, 3 KOs] takes on Ohio-based Senegalese Boubacar Sylla [12-1, 7 KO] in a battle of big welterweights scheduled for eight rounds at The Westchester County Center.

2 weeks ago | irishecho.com | Lori Cassels |Peter J. McDermott

“I’m never the smartest person in the room, but I’ll always be one of the hardest working and that will take you far in any life.” So said Philip F. Anderson, a consultant in financial services with KPMG in Manhattan. When, as sometimes happens, he’s asked to give more specific advice about how to navigate the business world in New York, two things top his list. First, he tells people, never underestimate the importance of networking.