Irish Echo

The Irish Echo is a weekly publication located in Manhattan, New York City. It was acquired in 1997 by Máirtín Ó Muilleoir, an Irish entrepreneur and the publisher of the Andersonstown News.

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Book of Condolence

2 days ago | irishecho.com | Máirtín Ó Muilleoir |Gerry Adams |P.J. Cunningham

Book of Condolence News April 22, 2025 by Irish Echo Staff Photo of the Day: A Book of Condolence in memory of Pope Francis at St. Mary's Pro-Cathedral in Dublin. RollingNews.ie photo.
Hibernians Pay Tribute to Pope Francis

2 days ago | irishecho.com | Máirtín Ó Muilleoir |Gerry Adams |P.J. Cunningham

The Ancient Order of Hibernians has paid tribute to the life and legacy of Pope Francis. In a statement, AOH National President Sean Pender said: "It is with profound sorrow that the Ancient Order of Hibernians mourns the passing of His Holiness, Pope Francis. "Throughout his papacy, Pope Francis embodied the principles of faith, humility, and service, offering a guiding light to millions around the world.
Take a bow: We name ten more honorees for Buffalo Irish Heroes Gala

2 days ago | irishecho.com | Gerry Adams |P.J. Cunningham |Máirtín Ó Muilleoir

A Buffalo native who founded Sulivan's Brewing Company in Co Kilkenny — with ambitions to make it "Ireland's great next export" — is to be honored at the Heroes of Irish America gala in 'the Capital of Irish America' on 16 May.
GERRY ADAMS: Wear your lily at Easter - it's a right that had to be fought for

2 days ago | irishecho.com | P.J. Cunningham |Peter J. McDermott |Gerry Adams

I DIDN'T think Easter is almost upon us. It has crept up on me. For Irish republicans Easter holds a special significance. It is synonymous with the 1916 Easter Rising and the heroism over a century ago of those who rose up against the British Empire and declared for a Republic. It is also a time when we remember all of those women and men – over countless generations – who gave their lives in pursuit of Irish sovereignty and independence. In the course of my activism I have travelled widely.
In For The Long Haul

1 week ago | irishecho.com | Anthony Neeson |Daniel Neely

Tariffs aren't going away anytime soon. That's the view of Tánaiste Simon Harris who was in Washington last week where he met with, among others, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. Lutnick, presumably, sketched out the days ahead, at least as best as he could given the all over the shop nature of Washington these days.
Ladies of the Dance

1 week ago | irishecho.com | Daniel Neely |Frank Brady |Anthony Neeson

Ladies of the Dance News April 15, 2025 by Irish Echo Staff Pic of Day: Competitors at the 2025 World Irish Dance Championships (Oireachtas Rince na Cruinne), taking place at the Dublin Convention Centre from April 13–20. Over 4,000 competitors from across the globe will compete in more than 50 events. Photo by Sasko Lazarov/RollingNews.ie.
Casement Park Decision in June

1 week ago | irishecho.com | Daniel Neely |Frank Brady |Anthony Neeson

A decision on British government funding for the new Casement Park is expected in June. A delegation from Sinn Féin, including party leader Mary Lou McDonald TD, deputy leader Michelle O’Neill MLA, and North Belfast MP John Finucane met in Belfast with the British Secretary of State, Hilary Benn on Monday, where the issue of British government funding for Casement Park was raised.
Owens was folk trailblazer

1 week ago | irishecho.com | Anthony Neeson |P.J. Cunningham |Daniel Neely

Sad news once again to pass on from the world of Irish folk music with the April 3 passing of Michael “Jesse” Owens. Born in Dublin in 1935, Owens was a ballad singer, guitarist, humorist and storyteller, who, from the 1960s onward, made a real mark on the world of Irish music, particularly in the United States. His loss marks an important moment in the closing of an era. Owens was born Michael Francis Owens, the oldest of six children.
N.Y. clubs debut new rules

1 week ago | irishecho.com | Anthony Neeson |P.J. Cunningham |Frank Brady

Donegal 4-18 Cork 0-12 The local GAA schedule got under way last Sunday at Gaelic Park. The senior match between Cavan and Sligo was cancelled due to Manhattan University having to play a rescheduled softball game. Meanwhile the first game in the senior football league pitted Donegal against Cork. This was also the first occasion for the new rules to be applied in a local competition. Thus the 13-a-side format coupled with the rule changes confluenced to produce a fast-flowing encounter.
Gerry Conlon Miscarriage of Justice story for San Fran Arts Fest

1 week ago | irishecho.com | P.J. Cunningham |P.J. Cunninghman |Anthony Neeson

San Francisco International Arts Festival will present the United States premiere of In the Name of the Son next month. The production is a captivating solo play starring Shaun Blaney that chronicles the extraordinary life of Gerry Conlon of the Guildford Four following his release from prison in 1989, where he had been unjustly held by the British Government for 15 years. The Guildford Four was a group wrongly convicted of an IRA bombing in England.