Opinion – Irish Examiner USA

December 14, 2023 No Responses

Irish Study Finds Link Between Obesity, Weight Loss Programs, And Genetics

Obesity is a global epidemic that impacts people of all ages and genders worldwide. Over the years, numerous studies have been done to understand the many factors that affect obesity. Recently, collaborative research between the University of Galway and Brunei...

November 22, 2022 No Responses

Ireland’s Historian And Inspiring Peacebuilder

PETER KELLY considers the broadcaster’s impact and influence, in a close friendship spanning 25 years. Northern Ireland needed Éamon Phoenix. He epitomized the best of personal and professional qualities, and provided an enduring example of reconciliation. ...

April 21, 2021 No Responses

Out&About

By Paddy McCarthy Stop the presses as I have a little bit of good news for both publicans and customers. The New York Hospitality Alliance sent me this so I had to let you know. They said “as we reported,...

November 29, 2020 No Responses

Sharon Shannon — Another National Treasure We Should Be Proud of

[Photo: Annika Johansson] Another national treasure we should be proud of is Sharon Shannon. Born June 8th, 1968, this Irish musician is best known for her work with the button accordion and her fiddle technique. She also plays the tin whistle and mel...

November 11, 2020 No Responses

For 2020 President-Elect Joe Biden, His Irish Catholic Roots Play A Prominent Role In Who He Is

Reflections by Brad Balfour For the second time in American history, an Irish Catholic has been elected President. It took half a century and a lot of misses but it has happened again with Joseph Biden’s tipping the scale of...

November 3, 2020 No Responses

The Night To Make All Americans Count, And This Time, All Votes Matter

Reflections by Brad Balfour Tonight’s the night. And this will only be the start of another set of anxieties as the vote gets counted. But I am relieved about one thing: my 34 year-old Denver-based daughter finally voted. After years...

September 11, 2020 No Responses

Nearly 20 Years Later, The Ramifications Of The 9/11 Tragedy May Finally Come Into Play

By Brad Balfour Nearly 20 years ago, the attack on the World Trade Center seemed like the greatest world-shattering event people would experience in their lifetime. After two planes piloted by hijackers slammed into the Twin Towers, killing nearly 3000...