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Opinion

Opinion

Ireland is still living beyond its means

Relying so heavily on tax revenue from a handful of giant American multinationals is neither wise nor prudent.

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Team Aisling ready for Yonkers Marathon

Team Aisling is back and the athletes of the Aisling Irish Community Center are ready to take on the Yonkers Marathon.

Niall O'Dowd

Niall O'Dowd

"Hammer the hammer" - Trump and Giuliani’s biggest mistake

It might have worked with John Kerry and with Hillary Clinton but now Joe Biden is forwarned and forearmed, the President Donald tricks will fail.

Irish Voice

Irish Voice

Thin Lizzy nominated for 2020 induction into Cleveland Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Iconic Irish rock band headed by Phil Lynott is among the nominees for inclusion into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class of 2020.

Entertainment

Entertainment

Bono tells Hozier podcast U2 nearly went kaput during the 1980s

What would our lives be like without U2? We nearly found out back in the eighties when Bono, The Edge, Larry Mullen Jr., and Adam Clayton were just starting out.

Other Writers

Other Writers

Irish victory looks certain on Brexit

Whether through exhaustion or plain realization of political reality a border between on the Irish Sea could see Britain avoid a no-deal Brexit.

Entertainment

Entertainment

Chris O’Dowd offers sympathy to Felicity Hoffman

Count Chris O’Dowd feels bad for actress Felicity Huffman, one of the Hollywood Moms caught up in the college admissions scandal.

News

News

Irish Famine studies in the US should be mandatory, like the Holocaust

Irish studies lecturer at the University of Southern Maine says the Great Famine should be taught in U.S. schools in the same vein as teachings about The Holocaust.

Other Writers

It’s time to allow Catholic priests to marry

The first Pope was married - it's time for the Catholic Church to move forward by going back. This was not always the "status quo."

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Ireland's high stakes Brexit gamble

This is budget week in Ireland, although it seems almost an irrelevance this year given the looming crisis we face over Brexit.

News

Ireland’s Brexit Budget 2020 a cautious one

Finance Minister delivered a cautious €2.9 billion budget for 2020. He said it was based on the increasing likelihood of a no-deal Brexit.

Irish Voice

Mixed race couple leave Ireland over online abuse and death threats

A mixed-race couple have left Ireland with their baby after online abuse and a death threat over their appearance in a Lidl supermarket advert.

Irish Voice

Johnson and Merkel Brexit talks reach a dead end

United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s new Brexit deal appears dead in the water after talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel reportedly reached a dead end.

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Netherlands leads the way when it comes to green energy

While farmers have similar economic woes to their cousins in Ireland, the Dutch have shown us the future when it comes to windmills and hybrid vehicles.

Niall O'Dowd

“Gentleman” Joe Murphy, a New York Irish legend, passes

Joe Murphy from Cork, who for many years was the Irish Echo sales director before moving to start the Irish Voice with me at the end of November 1987, has passed.

Irish Voice

Asylum seekers anad direct provision - anger rises in west of Ireland

Two-week confrontation in the small Co. Galway town of Oughterard over a proposed migrant center has again raised the question.

Irish Voice

Former NYPD cop turned steakhouse owner celebrates 40 years in business

Riverdale Steakhouse celebrates its 40th anniversary. Terry Connaughton talks to the Roscommon native about his life, family, business and, of course, the GAA.

Irish Voice

GAA: Davy Fitz sticks with Wexford

Davy Fitzgerald has committed to the Wexford senior hurlers for at least another two seasons.

Irish Voice

Sarah Jessica Parker’s Ireland-inspired wine

SJP first tasted her Invivo, New Zealand, wine when she was staying at her family home in Donegal.

Politics

Bob Geldof says Brexit stand-off is “nuts beyond nuts”

Bob Geldof has launched another stinging tirade over Brexit, describing the ongoing political stalemate as "nuts beyond nuts.” 

Other Writers

The real tragedy of The Irishman’s tale - the Irish women

Scorsese's tough guy cast is difficult to watch at times but the true tragedy is that the female character's stories from Frank “the Irishman” Sheeran life are not explored.

Niall O'Dowd