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When Rebecca O’Carroll graduated from University College Dublin with a degree in English Literature and Creative Writing, she was not entirely sure what would come next. With friends raving about their time on the Summer J-1 visa and a gut feeling that “... Read more
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1 National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology, DublinExplore 9,000 years of history through fascinating archaeological artefacts that include Irish bog bodies, the Ardagh Chalice, the ‘Tara’ Brooch and the famous Derrynaflan Hoard. The museum is housed in a... Read more
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A look at some upcoming Irish/Celtic-related music events in Greater Boston, and slightly beyond.
•Cork-born accordionist/melodeonist Diarmuid Ó Meachair has rapidly become one of the more highly praised young musicians in recent years, and Boston has... Read more
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On Sunday April 13th, 2025, the town of Cobh in County Cork will hold a special public ceremony to mark the 113th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, honouring the memory of all those who lost their... Read more
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The following remarks were delivered by Martina Curtin, founder of Mná Mheiriceá, at an event hosted by Consul General of Ireland Sighle Fitzgerald. The group was delighted to welcome WCVB Meteorologist Kelly Ann Cicalese, who shared her experience as a... Read more
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Irish-born priest on mission from Boston was decades-long champion of community solidarity
by Tim KirkSpecial to BIMagazine
Father Eugene Kirk, a longtime member of Boston-based Missionary Society of Saint James the Apostle, passed away in December at 90... Read more
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by Larry Donnelly
Of the 2,175 Americans asked in a new CBS/YouGov poll that was taken from Feb. 5 to Feb. 7, 53 percent endorsed “the way Donald Trump is handling his job as president”; 58 percent concurred that he is “effective”; and 55 percent... Read more
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by Ed ForryPublisher
The month of March is here – it’s time to get your Irish on! There’s an array of events this month to celebrate Saint Patrick as winter winds down, with dances and concerts and other events all over town.
One of the joys of the... Read more
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Offering cinematic beauty, off-the-beaten-track experiences and transcendently beautiful coastal scenery, the Wild Atlantic Way has been one of the island of Ireland’s most successful tourism stories. 10 years on, it is as compelling as ever.
An... Read more
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As if there weren’t already plenty of Irish/Celtic-related entertainment choices in Boston-and-vicinity this month, here’s another: Ireland’s Lúnasa, a band brimming with vast musical experience, creativity and innovation, will appear at the Somerville... Read more
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Mayor Wu is going to Washington this month for a House Oversight Committee hearing that Congressional Republicans will no doubt use to hammer Boston and other Democrat-led cities like Chicago for their reluctance — or outright refusal— to actively aid... Read more
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Wander Wild Festival, Ireland's premier outdoor festival, has unveiled a range of exciting new events, adding even more adventure to an already action-packed lineup. Taking place in the stunning surroundings of the 26,000-acre UNESCO-protected Killarney... Read more
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More than 350 guests gathered at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Dorchester Friday Oct 5, 2024 for the 14th Boston Irish Honors luncheon, an event organized by... Read more
Today's News
The Irish Passport Service has rolled out an online passport application system for all applicants - including children and 1st time applicants - applying from the United States.
This service is now live and is available at dfa.ie/passports
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