Michael ‘Jesse’ Owens, RIP
The late Jesse Owens, a well know Irish balled singer known all across the Atlantic ocean from Ireland to North America has died, RIP. A wake will be held on Tuesday, April 8th from 2 to 5 pm and 7...
As This Years’ IBO’s Grand Marshal, Seán O’Dowd Discusses The Irish Business Organization and Its Impact
The Irish Business Organization has been a gateway to the larger Irish community in NYC for many newcomers to this country and Irish Americans who want more engagement with those of Irish heritage. It has also had a place in the Line of March for New York City...
With This New Year’s Ball Drop, 2025 Offers Changes in One Times Square
Photo: Brad Balfourfrom L to R: Jeffrey Straus, Sherri White, Joy Mangano Preview by Brad Balfour It’s that time of the year again, and the time to make my encounter with The Ball. For a number of years now, I...
Hilary Beirne Candidate For Seanad Eireann National University Of Ireland Constituency
Hilary Beirne from Boyle, Co Roscommon, has submitted nomination papers to the National University of Ireland today to contest the upcoming Seanad elections and his agenda will include the 20% of Ireland’s population who live abroad, as well as policies...
Micheál Martin: We Will Prioritize Irish-America
Exclusive Interview with Peter Kelly in Cork All eyes are on Micheál Martin becoming the next Taoiseach after his Fianna Fáil party secured the highest vote in the new Dáil in last week’s Irish national election. And the Tánaiste had...
Former Broadcaster And Community Leader Adrian Flannelly Dies
Adrian Flannelly, the former host of Adrian Flannelly radio show has died after a period of declining health. Born in Attymass, County Mayo, in 1942, Adrian emigrated to the U.S.A. in 1959 at the age of seventeen. He was a...
Bar Owner And Entrepreneur Steve Duggan Passes
By Paddy McCarthy I just got some very sad news on the passing of the well known entrepreneur and bar owner Steve Duggan. Steve was a legend in New York and was well respected as the co-owner of Paddy Reilly’s...
The Portal: Where New York Meets Dublin, Ireland
A groundbreaking public technology sculpture known as “The Portal” is set to form a visual bridge between New York City and Dublin, Ireland, launching this spring. Conceived as a testament to the power of art to transcend physical barriers, “The...
Varadkar To Step Down As Taoiseach And Fine Gael Leader
Leo Varadkar has announced he will step down as Taoiseach and leader of Fine Gael. In an emotional address outside Government Buildings in Dublin, Mr Varadkar told reporters: “I am resigning as president and leader of Fine Gael effective today...
World-Class Musicians And Step-Dancers Highlight The Annual Sober St. Patrick’s Day Grand Celebration In New York City
Sober St. Patrick’s Day will again “reclaim the day” with its signature family-friendly alcohol-free celebration of the best Ireland on Saturday, March 16. The 13th annual edition of this internationally renowned event kicks off just as New York City’s...