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Niall O'Dowd

Trump is a racist Know-Nothing bigoted politician, not a Republican

With Trump leading us, it feels like we have might have landed on planet Bizarro.

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The “privilege” of being Irish American

As debate and protests surrounding America's history, oppression and privilege we would do well to look at where the elite are made.

Irish Voice

Ireland must be cautious as COVID crisis continues

As more coronavirus restrictions begin to be rolled back, and travel into Ireland remains open, it's more important than ever to remain cautious in the face of COVID

Irish Voice

Ireland’s biggest supporter in US Congress faces tough challenge for his seat

Massachusetts Congressman Richard Neal, the chairman of the Friends of Ireland Caucus in Congress, is facing a primary challenge from the left in September that’s gaining national attention.

News

Should Notre Dame consider dumping Fighting Irish name?

Is it time to dump Fighting Irish name? Does the Notre Dame sports team nickname carry negative connotations?

News

Report shows dire racism against children of asylum seekers in Ireland

Children of asylum-seekers in Ireland are subject to gross displays of racism, new report finds.

Irish Voice

Yonkers St. Patrick’s Day parade canceled again

Having been canceled in March 2020, the Yonkers St. Patrick's Day Parade on McLean Avenue, has once again been called off due to COVID-19.

Irish Voice

Emigrants need a diaspora representative in the Irish government

Irish emigrants deserve continued representation in Ireland's government, argues Hilary Beirne.

Culture

Ruth Negga on being Black and Irish

For Ruth Negga, it's a time of profound change that's desperately needed, especially in the movie industry.

News

COVID isn’t over - Irish pub goers warned as public flaunt rules

As the public flaunts the new Irish pub post-COVID lockdown rules the reopening of all pubs is now in question.

Entertainment

Allie Sherlock felt she "couldn’t win" after Justin Beiber’s Black Lives Matter attack

The 15-year-old Co Cork singer was subjected to online abuse after Justin Bieber claimed she was ignoring racism.

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Topple statues, cancel culture and Robert Kennedy too

As the United States analyzes what statues they'll keep and which to take down we have to ask where will this stop?

Entertainment

Normal People’s author’s first novel gets TV treatment

BBC and Hulu, behind the smash-hit Normal People, will now taking on Sally Rooney's first novel, Conversations with Friends.

Politics

Ireland’s Women’s Council angered by lack of diversity in new Irish government

National Women’s Council of Ireland says only four women in a cabinet of 15 is not enough.

News

People in Ireland could be fined for not wearing COVID masks

Ireland's National Transport Authority suggests fines might be introduced for those who do not wear masks on public transport.

Politics

Joe Biden tells Irish cousin: "My priority is to get to Ireland"

Joe Biden told his Irish cousin Laurita Blewitt, who was working on his campaign earlier this year, that if he becomes President, his "priority" will be to visit Ireland again.

Irish Voice

GAA Championships to kick off in October

GAA hopes "to minimize the damage" caused by coronavirus this year.

Politics

COVID drug trials look promising as Ireland opens up

Details emerge of Irish medical trials on a drug therapy that could benefit those with severe COVID-19 infections as Ireland's economy opens up.

Politics

Ireland’s new government causes anger in west of Ireland

New Irish government leader Micheál Martin failed to appoint a single cabinet member from the west of the Shannon, striking anger along the Wild Atlantic Way in the west of Ireland.

Events

Quinnipiac University host to online event in celebration of Oscar Wilde

The Irish literary genius Oscar will be celebrated with a special online event streamed from The Great Hunger Institute, in Connecticut.

Irish Voice

From sports to politics - the problem with living in a “bubble”

"If you take a stance and everybody around you simply applauds, you may want to stand a little taller and see what happens if you pop the bubble."

Entertainment

The Luminaries star Eve Hewson commits to acting

Bono's daughter seems to be decided on the life of an actor having spent six months in New Zealand filming a BBC series.

History

On this day in 1963 JFK visited Ireland - What his historic trip meant

The Irish American President would never "see Old Shannon’s face again," but he would also never be forgotten by those who witnessed his visit in June 1963.

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