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Democrats must fight in wake of Ruth Bader Ginsburg death

Democrats must fight like the devil to prevent RGB's Supreme Court seat falling into Republican hands. We owe her that.

News

NYC bars and restaurants rally to save their businesses

Can New York’s once vibrant bar and restaurant industry, now decimated by COVID-19 restrictions, survive without assistance from the federal government?

Entertainment

Johnny Depp’s Shane McGowan movie premieres at San Sebastian Film Festival

Depp on his decades-long friendship with the Pogues front man and his new movie, Crock of Gold: A Few Rounds With Shane MacGowan.

Politics

Sinn Fein leader admits she would have joined the IRA during The Troubles

Mary Lou McDonald has explained her support for people who joined the IRA during The Troubles.

Entertainment

Irish Miss Universe Rozanna Purcell says Donald Trump’s no gentleman

President Donald Trump told the 19-year-old model, who went on to develop an eating disorder, she was a little "chunky" and wouldn't make it in her industry.

Other Writers

No space for complacency as lockdown grips Dublin again

As infection numbers in Dublin rise with the city center already a ghost town, Ireland must hold firm to flatten the curve again, although it's tough going.

News

Eight Irish counties could face further lockdown as COVID numbers rise

As wet pub reopens in 25 counties and Dublin remains locked down, fears mount that other counties could follow suit.

Politics

Theresa May blasts Boris Johnson over Brexit blunder

Former Tory Prime Minister calls Britain's plans to renege on the special arrangements for Northern Ireland in the Brexit deal “reckless” and “irresponsible”.

Entertainment

Legendary Irish concertina player Chris Droney has passed away

Chris Droney’s storied life and musicianship were admired everywhere traditional Irish music was played, but especially in his native Co Clare.

History

A look at the Irish War of Independence

An overview of Ireland's War of Independence, which led to the partition of the island in 1920.

Irish Voice

Jane Fonda tells tall tale about visit to Martin McGuinness' home

Several people have denied Jane Fonda's story about her 1976 visit to Martin McGuinness's family home in Co Derry.

Entertainment

U2's The Edge talks new music, quarantine life

U2, who is teasing new music, is set to re-release "All That You Can't Leave Behind" for its 20th anniversary in October.

Irish Voice

George Heslin to take over as head of the New York Irish Center

George Heslin is set to take over as Executive Director at the New York Irish Center next month as Paul Finnegan steps down after 11 years.

Irish Voice

COVID and losing the American dream

IrishCentral founder Niall O'Dowd considers the ongoing impact of coronavirus in the US.

Irish Voice

Casting stones at flawed Flannery O'Connor

Tom Deignan considers Loyola University Maryland's decision to re-name a residence hall that was named after Flannery O'Connor.

Irish Voice

Irish restaurant owners, employees in NYC demand relief

Irish and Irish American restaurant owners and staff were among the hundreds who participated in the #NYCRestaurants march and rally at City Hall on September 14.

Irish Voice