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Opinion

The remarkable Colin Powell

Colin Powell "will stand out as one of the great American success stories, a man who overcame prejudice to attain some of the highest offices in the land."

Other Writers

Ireland's Covid cases are creeping up again

After the Taoiseach said that Ireland is not in a "Groundhog Day" scenario, the Irish government opted to revise reopening plans scheduled for October 22.

News

Dr. John Lahey saddened over closure of Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum

"I am perplexed why anyone in this day and time would even consider closing a museum dedicated to educating people about the evils of discrimination and bigotry."

Community

Field of dreams: Shannon Gaels GAA open Queens pitches

After years of hard work and preparation, the Shannon Gaels unveiled their two new GAA fields during a joyous celebration at Frank Golden Park in College Point, Queens.

Entertainment

Jamie Lee Curtis wants Halloween in Derry 2022

Jamie Lee Curtis loves the idea of celebrating the finale in the series "Halloween" in the home of Samhain, County Derry.

Opinion

Got a cure for crazy? Regulating the spread of misinformation

"It’s a lot harder to regulate the crazy people out there who believe these lies, and need these lies, and desperately need to believe all these crazy lies."

Opinion

Tax hikes and bad building blocks - Ireland's biggest issues

A reaction to two of Ireland's biggest issues - the recent corporate tax hikes and the ongoing demands from mica homeowners for 100% redress.

Entertainment

Irish actress Ruth Negga enjoying celebrating her success in LA

Irish actress Ruth Negga chatted with Ryan Tubridy on The Late Late Show ahead of the release of 'Passing' on Netflix.

Irish Voice

A hero of Irish music, the legend Paddy Moloney will be missed

It is not fanciful to say that men like Paddy Moloney saved Irish traditional music from disappearing.

Niall O'Dowd

Gerry Adams' new book explores life and loves through short stories

"Black Mountain and Other Stories": "Adams is that rare revolutionary who can write humor as well as pathos and poignancy."

Community

GAA Roundup: Jack O’Connor denies deal for Kerry job

Jack O'Connor stresses that the selection process that saw him become the new Kerry manager "hadn't a whole lot to do" with him.

Northern Ireland

AOH meets with Northern Ireland Secretary of State on Troubles amnesty proposals

The AOH, who believes British amnesty proposals would "add a new chapter of hurt and injustice," met with Brandon Lewis on October 10.

Northern Ireland

Judge rules Unionists breaking law by not attending Northern Ireland government meetings

Five DUP ministers were boycotting North-South Ministerial Council meetings as part of a campaign against the Northern Ireland Protocol.

News

Budget 2022 promises better Ireland within reach

Ireland's Budget 2022 "sets the course" for a better year next year and beyond, Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe said.

Opinion

Biden will bounce back from polling tailspin

If President Joe Biden had the luck of the Irish for his first six months in office it has certainly deserted him in recent weeks.

Other Writers

The Newark church where an Irish American priest says Mass in Italian

If you enjoyed 'The Many Saints of Newark,' you might want to check out the Italian Mass at St. Lucy's in Newark - said by Fr Paul Donohue.

Community

New York Irish charity HOPe ready to gather again

HOPe (Helping Other People) was created 19 years ago by a group of Co. Kerry-born New Yorkers to provide financial aid to projects in South America and Africa.

Niall O'Dowd

John Spain steps down - a true Irish Voice who spoke his mind fearlessly

IrishCentral founder Niall O'Dowd pays tribute to Irish Voice and IrishCentral columnist John Spain, who steps down after a long 34-year career.

Community

WATCH: AOH’s Gaelic Mass in New York goes worldwide

The Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) hosted a special Gaelic Mass at St. Barnabas Church in New York on October 2, which was streamed to viewers worldwide.

Community

Irish center in New York launches 6k challenge to celebrate 25 years

The Aisling Irish Community Center's '6 weeks to 6k' challenge celebrates the Center's anniversary as well as its upcoming reopening after refurbishment.

Entertainment

Sinéad O’Connor frets over Shane MacGowan’s drug use

Sinéad O’Connor has some shocking comments ahead of the launch of "A Furious Devotion: The Authorised Story of Shane MacGowan".

News

Great Hunger Museum officially closed, Attorney General asked to investigate

Concerned Irish American community insistent that the museum’s valuable and historical collection remains intact.

Community

GAA Roundup: Keane angry over Kerry ouster, and Ryan ready for Lilywhites

Former Kerry manager Jack O’Connor to replace Peter Keane in the Kingdom; Glenn Ryan new boss of Kildare football.

News

UK's Brexit Minister challenges EU on Northern Ireland Protocol

The UK's Brexit Minister Lord David Frost said "we need significant changes" to the Northern Ireland Protocol.

News

Irish police officers at center of two criminal probes - drug seizure and sexual abuse

One police officer is implicated in criminal acts with the seizure of €600,000 worth of cannabis while another has been accused of rape by a member of his family.