Irish Opinion, Current Events, Editorials

Niall O'Dowd

Donald Trump throws God under the bus

Donald Trump's claims the Joe Biden will "hurt the bible, hurt God" is not only deranged and desperate but dangerous.

Cahir O'Doherty

It's time to fulfill John Hume's dream of a Derry / Donegal university

John Hume believed in uplifting the entire community and all traditions with a world-class, independent, and regionally centered university.

Other Writers

A look at the partition of Ireland and its aftermath nearly a century on

Irish blogger Gerry O'Shea examines the partition of Ireland nearly 100 years after it became official through the Government of Ireland Act (GIA).

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Pete Hamill on witnessing the murder of Robert F. Kennedy

The late great Irish American's tears for America as he recalls the murder of his friend, Bob, aka RFK, in Los Angeles, June 1968.

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The brilliance of Ireland's peacemaker John Hume

When the history of this era is written in Ireland, John Hume will have a towering presence.

Cahir O'Doherty

Is where you start where you'll finish in America now?

After four years of Trump's disastrous presidency, we have seen what lies beneath the gilded surface. Cruelty, contempt, racism, authoritarianism, paranoia, and suspicion.

Irish Voice

Is New York’s Cardinal Dolan out of order over Trump flattery?

Cardinal Timothy Dolan recently offered an invocation at a speech given by Trump administration Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

History

Michael Collins signed the Anglo-Irish Treaty and his death warrant

The Irish got their nation, but they also got a Civil War.

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Dark clouds on Ireland’s horizon as COVID bills add up and Brexit looms

Business activity is low, hundreds of thousands of people are unemployed, city centers are like ghost towns, Ireland needs to get moving again.

Niall O'Dowd

Countdown to Trump Biden election is on - let us hope better angels prevail

We are within 100 days of the 2020 presidential election, and dread filled days they will be.

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Miami Showband Massacre how long must we sing this song? For 45 years and counting

Pursuing the truth about what happened on July 31, 1975, with a passion for justice and peace for everyone affected by the Troubles.

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NY Cardinal Dolan must meet with embattled Yonkers’ school parents

"You need to feel the pain the parents, students, and supporters of St. Paul’s are experiencing."

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Why Irish Americans must support Black Lives Matter

Three Chicago activists have called on Irish Americans to stand up for Black Lives Matter and refute racism by Irish Americans in all its guises.

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Dublin hotel removes statues of chained girls

The Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin, Ireland issued a further statement on July 27 saying it has removed the statues from its premises.

Cahir O'Doherty

The Shadow of Violence is a brutal new Irish western

The Shadow of Violence is a good man turned bad tale that's coming to the big screen this month.

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The Fighting Irish immigrants memory lapses and follies

Notre Dame doesn't "get to claim oppression in the past, then close your eyes to it in the present."

Cahir O'Doherty

Trump's lack of leadership on the coronavirus is extraordinary

The coronavirus pandemic is the top story in the world and the Trump administration's complete surrender to its ravages is the top story nationally.

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Why Joe Biden is winning the 2020 presidential race

It is looking ever more likely that Joe Biden will become the second Irish Catholic to be elected president of the United States.

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How I learned to love my hard-to-pronounce Irish name

Bláthnaid Giles is bringing Dorarcas, Odhrans, Tadhgs and Meadhbhs together to celebrate their Irish names.

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Irish diaspora called upon to support Irish man detained without trial in China

Irish man Richard O'Halloran has been detained without trial for 16 months in Shanghai, China.

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No green light for US tourists in Ireland

The United States excluded from Ireland's government's "green list" of the safe zone to travel to and from.

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Ireland should not do away with citizenship for Irish Diaspora

Genealogists Kate and Mike Lancor discuss why Ireland should not end the citizenship availability for the Irish diaspora.

Niall O'Dowd

The view from Ireland when Neil Armstrong landed on the moon

On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong took "one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind" and walked on the moon. Back in Ireland, a 16-year-old Niall O'Dowd was among the thousands of Irish who held their breaths.

Niall O'Dowd