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Cahir O'Doherty

Heroes of Ireland's Great Hunger celebrates men and who risked it all

Maginn stood up for the rights of poor Catholics and that is why his legacy matters, Turlough McConnell writes.

Cahir O'Doherty

"The Deceived" by "Derry Girl's" Lisa McGee is an overheated gas

Review: "Containing more dramatic hooks than a bait and tackle shop, the first ten minutes of The Deceived set the tone for this delightfully overheated and over-the-top caper..."

Niall O'Dowd

Hot, Hot, Hot - Summer heatwave grips Ireland

Niall O'Dowd, on his first visit home to Ireland since the pandemic, marvels at the heatwave captivating the country.

Irish Voice

Biden is right about Facebook, while also Fox isn’t helping to save lives

Disinformation on social media is killing people, Biden said bluntly last week in answer to a reporter’s question on the White House lawn. He's right.

Other Writers

No amnesty for innocent victims of the Troubles

The thousands who were maimed and brutalized during the Troubles in Northern Ireland are "being written out of history."

Northern Ireland

WATCH: Hibernians pledge support for victims of the Northern Ireland Troubles

"We cannot let these victims down!," Martin Galvin said after the AOH's webinar 'Make Britain Keep Promise of Legacy Justice.'

Gov can’t crush social disease of anti-vaxxers

"The sad fact is, you can’t abolish ignorance, and trying to do so only makes you look like a smarty-pants know-it-all. Which is bad enough."

Niall O'Dowd

The Homecoming - My joyous first return to Ireland since COVID began

Niall O'Dowd was on the first full Aer Lingus flight from New York to Dublin this week as entry requirements in Ireland were finally rolled back.

Community

NY GAA Report: Barnabas too good for Sligo

St. Barnabas bests Sligo 2-12 to 0-5; Kerry/Donegal beats Cavan 2-12 to 1-9; Na Fianna tops Rockland 2-18 to 1-2.

News

NY Irish mourn loss of Monaghan man Philip Traynor

“His generosity and unwavering support for Rockland GAA, Monaghan GAA and countless community efforts will not be forgotten.”

Community

GAA roundup: Dublin put to the test by Meath and more

Plus: Limerick’s big comeback, Covid hits Dub hurlers, sad Monaghan win, Davy angry at abuse, and a nice win for Kildare.

News

Northern Ireland Assembly reconvenes to respond to Troubles amnesty plans

Stormont was recalled from its summer recess on Tuesday to tell the British government that they will not accept plans to end prosecutions for Troubles crimes.

Other Writers

Harrowing stats show that compassion and understanding is needed for transgender people

While there have been dramatic changes regarding the acceptance of LGBT lifestyles, the support of transgender people has a long way to go.

Other Writers

An Irish lesson for the British on Biden

"The British are underestimating the influence the Irish lobby has with this most Irish of presidents, Joe Biden."

Other Writers

Catholic Church reform - hear these women priests roar

Will the Roman Catholic Church ever ordain priests who are not men?

News

War of Independence hero Margaret Ward honored in Dublin

Margaret Keogh, one of two Cumann na mBan members to die in the fight for Irish freedom, was honored by a Dublin City Council commemorative plaque in Ringsend, Dublin, on Sunday.

Events

TUNE IN: AOH to host emergency seminar on Springhill / Westrock Massacre

The Ancient Order of Hibernians will host an emergency webinar 'Make Britain Keep Promise of Legacy Justice' this Saturday, July 17 - tune in here for the free event.

Entertainment

Hollywood stars “Enchanted” by Ireland’s beauty

Patrick Dempsey, Maya Rudolph, Amy Adams, and director Adam Shankman have all fallen head over heels for Ireland while filming Disney's "Disenchanted".

Other Writers

Two Jack Grealishs and England’s Euro 2020 humiliation

"You often don't have to look far for a connection to some of the best-known Irish names."

Community

GAA Roundup: Kerry wins, mourns life losses

GAA news: Kerry tops Tipp, Donegal squeaks by Derry, Mayo romps over Leitrim, Tyrone beats Cavan, Limerick bests Cork.

Other Writers

Finally, Ireland’s indoor dining is set to reopen

Indoor dining in Ireland is set to finally reopen sometime next week, pending the passage of new legislation.

Niall O'Dowd

Feeling bad for England? Complex Irish-British relationship and Euro 2020

Ireland largely threw its support behind Italy as it took on England in the Euro 2020 final.

Community

NY GAA Report: Rangers rally for a draw

Plus: Westmeath on target, Sideline shenanigans, and Sunday cancellations.

News

Seven survivors to challenge Ireland's Mother and Baby Home report

Philomena Lee is among the seven women survivors set to challenge Ireland's Mother and Baby Home report in hopes of setting a precedent for similar cases.

Entertainment