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Officials set earlier start time for March 16 South Boston parade
By Cassidy McNeeleyReporter Staff
South Boston’s annual parade, a dual celebration of St. Patrick’s Day and Evacuation Day that will kick off on Sun., March 16, will begin an hour-and-a-... Read more
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March is, of course, high tide for Irish/Celtic music happenings, especially around these parts. A look at some upcoming events:
•For starters, Lúnasa is in town, playing at the Somerville Theatre on Sat., March 8. You can read more about it here.
•As... 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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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
Publisher's Notes
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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Courage.
That’s the English-language translation of the Irish word “Misneach,” the name attached to Dermot Kennedy’s global Irish music festival that will launch in Boston and Sydney, Australia, in March 2025.
The two-day turn in Boston will feature 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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After an eight-year hiatus, groundbreaking Irish-American band Solas is headed back out on the road again, with a major American tour that includes a couple of stops near Boston and the release of a limited-edition live album.
Original members Seamus Egan... 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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Cambridge nonprofit Passim recently announced the full round of inaugural recipients of the Brian O’Donovan Legacy Fund grants, which support Celtic music and dance artists. The $2,500 awards go to funding live shows and tours in New England, with one... Read more
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Creating a new theater company is a daunting undertaking. It’s an uphill battle of financing, programming, management, facility, staffing, and more. Some theater companies last; some don’t. It’s a huge accomplishment if they thrive and succeed.
That... 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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United States Ambassador to Ireland Claire Cronin was feted as a 2025 inductee to a fellowship that includes luminaries like former President Mary McAleese, Former US Ambassador to the UN Samantha Power, Editor in Chief of Glamour, Samantha Barry and ... Read more
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Here’s a look at what’s coming up for some of Boston’s favorite stage talents.
Kathy Griffin is a two-time Emmy and Grammy Award winning comedian, television star, best-selling author, and advocate known for her biting satire and fearless comedy. The... Read more
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Fresh off of a month-long tour of Japan, the Chicago-based Trinity Irish Dance Company (TIDC) is bringing its renowned legacy and awe-inspiring precision to BERKLEE PERFORMANCE CENTER on February 8th. Called “impossibly complex” by The New York Times... Read more
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See full video of the program here: https://vimeo.com/1027892646
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
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It is said that Waterford priest Fr Luke Wadding was the founder of St. Patrick’s Day. In the 1630s, while based in Rome, Wadding was responsible for creating the official list of saints for the Roman Catholic Church. During this process, he included the... 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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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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