Who Was St. Patrick’s Uncle? :Illuminations

Illuminations:  Who Was St. Patrick’s Uncle? By:  J. Michael Finn “Wherever Christ is known, Martin is honored.” – Latin poet, St. Venantius Fortunatus What do we know about the relatives […]

Madigan Muses: Cornerstone of West Park

  Madigan Muses: Cornerstone of West Park  by Marilyn Madigan St. Patrick West Park will be celebrating their 175th Anniversary this St. Patrick’s Day. The anniversary year will begin with […]

Irish Language Ard- Fheis Gathering Sets Tone

MOTIONS, DEBATES, PLANS AND AWARDS ALL FINALISED AT CONRADH NA GAEILGE ARD-FHEIS THIS WEEKEND Paula Melvin re-elected for second term as President of Conradh na Gaeilge as ‘ambitious but vital’ […]

Speak Irish: Deirdre of the Sorrows

Speak Irish: Deirdre of the Sorrows By Bob Carney Not all love stories end with “And they lived happily ever after.” The story of Deirdre of the Sorrows is one […]

Madigan Muses: Young irish Americans

Madigan Muses: Young Irish Americans  by Marilyn Madigan Every year the Irish Echo recognizes individuals with the Irish 40 Under 40 Award. This year, iIrish would like to tell you […]