A recent Irish Echo article, “Rights Groups Concerned Over Thompson Ruling,” highlighted the negative ramifications of the United Kingdom (UK) Supreme Court’s decision in the… Read More »UK Supreme Court delivers major setback to Troubles victims’ families
Editor’s note: On the anniversary of the Kingsmills Massacre, which took place in the early evening of January 5, 1976, a minibus full of workers… Read More »On This Day: 10 Protestant civilians executed in Kingsmill Massacre in Co Armagh
We can expect to see many familiar faces contesting and defending cases during 2026. Among them will be MMA fighter Conor McGregor, and the nimble-footed… Read More »From Conor McGregor to Enoch Burke: The high profile cases set for a decision in 2026
Leon Ó Cathasaigh looks at the legendary “Deirdre of the Sorrows” and how it describes so much more than a tale of failed love. The… Read More »The legendary “Deirdre of the Sorrows” and the Celtic tale’s legacy
These Irish boy names are the perfect way to honor your Irish roots! There’s no shortage of beautiful Irish language names for baby boys –… Read More »50 stunning Irish boys names and their meanings
Irish language names for girls are the perfect way to honor your Irish roots! There’s no shortage of beautiful Irish language names for baby girls… Read More »50 beautiful Irish girls names and their meanings
When we think of old roads, tracks, byways, we naturally tend to visualize solid ground. Yet there are far earlier roads, known and followed by… Read More »Sights and sounds along the prehistoric Shannon River Road
The lush green landscapes of Ireland are admired all over the world. From the dramatic wave-lashed coastlines of the Wild Atlantic Way to the otherworldly… Read More »Touring Ireland via its famous movie filming locations
The Spanish Civil War was one of the most controversial conflicts of the last century. Foreshadowing the broader conflict of 1939-45, the devastation of Spain… Read More »The Irish took sides in the Spanish Civil War
Irish. Cheddar. Two words that make my heart melt! I grew up eating Ulster Cheddar at every meal (or so it felt!), but what was… Read More »Fall in love with Irish Cheddar cheese with this expert tasting guide
