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Trump’s American carnage comes home to roost

"American carnage" was the theme of President Trump's inaugural speech - three years later, America is facing full-blown economic, public health, and race relations crises.

News

Ireland COVID rules could be eased due to drop in coronavirus cases

There could be an early lift of travel restrictions in Ireland following a steady decrease in numbers of deaths and confirmed illnesses from the Covid-19 coronavirus.

Culture

Culture

Irish stars furious in wake of George Floyd death

Chris O'Dowd, Sinead O'Connor, Hozier, and Niall Horan among Irish stars standing in solidarity with protests in US.

Cahir O'Doherty

Cahir O'Doherty

Coronavirus is not over, but you don't have to fight it alone

When the history of the COVID-19 pandemic is written, what will your chapter be?

Cahir O'Doherty

Cahir O'Doherty

The story of Eileen Gray, Irish feminist icon, finally comes to the screen

Eileen Gray, one of the most important designers of the 20th century, isn't as well-known as she should be because powerful men made a point of ensuring it.

Other Writers

Other Writers

Forget Steve Bannon - we’re all deep staters now

President Donald Trump's administration bring kooky conspiracy-mongering to the masses and it's not even original.

Niall O'Dowd

Niall O'Dowd

History, music and traditions - touring Ireland with the Begley’s

Sli Na mBeaglaoich (The Way of the Begleys) on TG4's player available worldwide, is a father and son odyssey steeped in history, tradition, and music.

Cahir O'Doherty

Cahir O'Doherty

Oscar Wilde celebrated in new series at Quinnipiac's Great Hunger Institute

Oscar Wilde's life and legacy will be celebrated during a six-part online series presented by Ireland's Great Hunger Institute at Quinnipiac University.

News

New York's Aisling Irish Center's mission undeterred by COVID-19

The Aisling Irish Center in the Irish enclave of Woodlawn / Yonkers is going above and beyond to make sure its community is well looked after during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Other Writers

COVID-19 money is free, so why work?

Ireland's support for workers made during a time of great fear now seems foolishly generous.

Other Writers

Can Donald Trump outrun the COVID pandemic?

With total COVID-19 deaths now over 100,000 in America and no let-up in sight, it hardly seems possible but Trump can never be counted out.

Community

Irish New Yorkers on adjusting to life in lockdown

Irish New Yorkers are continuing to grin and bear a new way of life under Covid-19 restrictions.

Entertainment

Chris O’Dowd gets political on Twitter sharing views on Pelosi and Trump

Roscommon star slams Nancy Pelosi's comments about Donald Trump's weight and praises how Ireland dealt with COVID.

Irish Voice

Michael Fassbender races around Kerry during COVID019 lockdown

Buckle your seatbelts and enjoy!

Entertainment

Paul Mescal auctions the now-famous "Connell's chain" from 'Normal People' for charity

Connell's chain, the unexpected breakout star from the Hulu / BBC drama "Normal People," is being raffled off by the show's Irish star Paul Mescal in support of the Irish charity Pieta House.

News

Varadkar defends picnic with friends at Phoenix Park

Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Leo Varadkar has defended having a picnic with friends in Dublin's Phoenix Park over the weekend.

Irish Voice

Ireland making steady progress against COVID-19

The Irish Republic had a major breakthrough this week in its battle against coronavirus.

Other Writers

Irish dad’s diary in New York during a time of COVID

Counting, homeschooling, and reflections as we try to Dad as best we can and feel blessed for the honor.

Other Writers

Historic disasters and warning signs - World was unprepared for COVID-19

Vesuvius eruption in AD 79, the Irish Famine, the Spanish Flu - well we ever learn to look at the signs and learn.

Other Writers

Ireland eases COVID lockdown, but are we acting too soon?

Who would have thought that a visit to a garden center or a hardware store could be the cause of such excitement?

Cahir O'Doherty

To the unpatriotic, selfish sun-seekers breaking COVID-19 stay-at-home orders

Look, I get it, it's not natural to be indoors all day. But until coronavirus is cured or contained, acting like you have your old life back and living the way you used to is just about the least patriotic and most selfish thing you could do.

Irish Voice

Should the GAA be played behind closed doors? The debate continues

The great debate continues in the GAA as county managers, players, and presidents, past and present, offer their views on whether or not Championship hurling and football should be played behind closed doors this year as a result of the COVID-19 crisis.

Entertainment