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Northern Ireland's British sausage standoff and how the US can help

The US role in the so-called 'sausage wars,' a small part of a larger problem for Northern Ireland, "cannot be emphasized too much."

Other Writers

AOH questions appointment of Trevor Ringland as Northern Ireland’s Special Envoy to US

Martin Galvin of The Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) says Trevor Ringland's appointment as Special Envoy "is a challenge and opportunity for Irish America."

News

Bayside, Queens to celebrate postponed St. Patrick’s Day in September

2021 St. Patrick’s Day parade rescheduled for Sept 18 with thousands of dollars to charities at an unmasked luncheon.

Entertainment

Saoirse Ronan and Paul Mescal to film Foe in Australia

Two of Ireland's top stars are set to star in a "taut, sensual, psychological mind-bender" based on a novel by Canadian writer Iain Reid.

Community

GAA roundup: Dubs, Kerry share league title

Plus: NHL Crown Up in the Air and Meath’s Fury Over ‘Spit.'

Irish trad star Joanie Madden named amongst 2021 NEA National Heritage Fellows

Irish American Joanie Madden has been named as a recipient of the prestigious National Heritage Fellowship in 2021 for her impactful career in Irish traditional music.

Community

NY GAA Report: Sligo too good for Brooklyn

Plus: Rockies, Rebels all square and a big win for Barnabas.

Other Writers

G7 didn’t help Northern Ireland Protocol stalemate

A stroll along the seafront in Britain isn't going to solve the Northern Ireland Brexit issues.

Irish Voice

Memories of the River Shannon's ancient legends with a hairy hitchhiker

"I could Google to learn the real facts about the Pot, but I won't do that because hard facts are never as interesting as the folklore."

Cahir O'Doherty

Senate hearings for Trump's Covid-19 failures needed

"We should also reflect on the catastrophic and incompetent response of the Trump administration to the growing pandemic, the greatest national security threat."

Entertainment

New documentary Coogan's Way tells history of storied Irish bar in New York City

"They were part of their community and they embraced being part of the weird, diverse, wonderful community."

Other Writers

What’s so bad about ethnic fraud?

People have played "identity games" for centuries, some for more complex reasons than others.

Culture

Claddagh Records: Treasure trove of Irish music finally goes online

Claddagh Records, formed in Ireland in 1959, has gone online, providing a hub for Irish traditional and folk music.

Travel

Let’s get back to Ireland! Country prepares to welcome international visitors

"When the time comes, a hundred thousand welcomes await," Tourism Ireland says in its endearing Let's Get Back to Ireland campaign.

Niall O'Dowd

Irish are battling Covid blues despite slow reopening

There is a three-month waiting list in top Dublin restaurants for patrons who wish to dine outside following the opening up of the bar and restaurant sector in Ireland on Monday.

News

Safety first, says NYC DA hopeful Elizabeth Crotty

Elizabeth Crotty says she stands out in a crowded field because of her first and foremost commitment to public safety in a city where crime rates are soaring.

Other Writers

Bored, drunk, and violent in Dublin

"What happened in Dublin over the past two weekends was unforgivable, and attempts to shift the blame from those involved are pathetic."

Community

GAA Roundup: Galway tops Waterford; Limerick, Tipp surging

Galway hurlers top Waterford 4-28 to 3-23; Wexford draws with Antrim 2-18 to 1-21; Kilkenny beats Laois 1-29 to 0-22.

Other Writers

Disorder in Dublin ahead of Ireland's reopenings

The Republic of Ireland enjoyed lots of reopenings on Monday, but not before gardai intervened on outdoor crowds in Dublin over the weekend.

Opinion

When Biden meets Boris and what it means for Northern Ireland’s future

US President Joe Biden will meet UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson this week, with Northern Ireland set to be a topic of discussion.

Community

NY GAA Report: Sligo sweeps Donegal in second half

Brooklyn edge Rangers, Tipp tops Waterford, and Manhattan holds off Leitrim.

Politics

Unionist party mired in bullying and sexism controversy

There is a growing tide of claims of bullying and sexism by the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) after the recent election of far right-wing Edwin Poots as its leader.

Entertainment

Colin Farrell runs his first marathon in Brisbane

Colin Farrell finished the Brisbane Marathon last weekend in a time of 3:53:14, a mighty impressive showing considering it was his first official long-distance run.

Cahir O'Doherty

Real horror, Niamh Algar's turn in the terrifying new horror Censor

"Are horror films a fantasy crafted to calm the imagination by enacting some of its worst fears, or worse are they disguised rehearsals of the kind of mayhem that we would visit on others, given half the chance?"

History