Around the Town
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
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
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
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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The Irish Cultural Centre (ICC) has announced its line-up for the upcoming St. Patrick's Day season, as they prepare to celebrate their favorite holiday in style. This year, the ICC has a full calendar of festivities that begin with their annual kick off... Read more
Peadar Thompson, author of "Lost Gaels" will be speaking and selling copies ($30) of his book at Hibernian Hall as part of a US-wide book tour. Lost Gaels is the first comprehensive account of the devastating impact of the Troubles on the GAA, providing a... Read more
One small island, one giant treasure trove of artistic talent. The island of Ireland has had four Nobel Prize laureates in Literature: William Butler Yeats, George Bernard Shaw, Samuel Beckett, and Seamus Heaney. It has also produced many extraordinary... Read more
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
One small island, one giant treasure trove of artistic talent. The island of Ireland has had four Nobel Prize laureates in Literature: William Butler Yeats, George Bernard Shaw, Samuel Beckett, and Seamus Heaney. It has also produced many extraordinary... Read more
Collette Murphy of East Weymouth was 44 when she passed away unexpectedly of a sudden illness in September, 2024, leaving behind her husband Paul and her 3 children Colin 18, Caoimhe 15, and Emma 13.
Collette was a dedicated and loving wife and mother,... Read more
Starting her career with a global business background, Saoirse Duffy always had aspirations of breaking into the luxury fashion industry. When the opportunity arose to work as an E-Commerce and Digital Marketing Associate with a luxury fashion retailer... Read more
Q: I filed an application to become a permanent resident through the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) last year. I heard that the process is changing. What is happening, and why?
A: The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), passed into law in 1994, allows... Read more
The Pipes of Christmas has announced its first-ever performance in Boston, marking a major milestone in the concert’s 26-year history. The Boston concert will be held in loving memory of Brian O’Donovan, who hosted the beloved Christmas performance “A... Read more
On the left: Laura Kirk Hilary, right, took in hand four Green Monster seats at Fenway Park for a game next year. Celebrating with her: Program emcees Maureen Forry-Sorrell and Linda Dorcena Forry and Wally, the Red Sox mascot.
On the right: Kate... Read more
The Irish Cultural Centre is excited to announce a special event honoring Co. Clare’s All-Ireland Championship Hurling Team on November 12th at 6:00pm. This gathering will celebrate the achievements of these exceptional athletes and their contributions to... Read more
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
Calling all cat enthusiasts! This weekend, Boston, Massachusetts, will be the epicenter of feline fun as Loving Cats Worldwide presents the Boston CATstravaganza! Join us on October 12th and 13th at the Boston Center for the Arts - Cyclorama for an... Read more
The Irish Cultural Centre’s second annual Brian J. Donnelly Award for Leadership in Public Service was presented to Kathleen M. O’Toole on Sept. 19 at Venezia in Dorchester. The award is named for the late congressman who was a Dorchester native. He... Read more
Boston College will host the Boston-area premiere of the documentary film “Stolen,” which features the stories of survivors of Ireland’s notorious mother-and-baby homes, on Oct. 9 in Devlin Hall, classroom 110. The free, public event also will include a Q... Read more
