Around the Town
Women in Science: Forging a Path
After graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Genetics from University College Cork, Co. Kerry native Shauna Corcoran was determined to begin her career as a woman in science. Upon graduation, many of Shauna’s friends... Read more
Q. I received a green card valid for two years, based on my marriage to a US citizen. I see that the card is due to expire in a few months. What do I do now?
A. Your two-year permanent residence (as opposed to green cards good for ten years in other... Read more
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In partnership with the Irish Cultural Centre of New England, Boston's Irish Consulate has announced The Enduring Significance of Irish Poetry & a Tribute to the work of Eavan Boland, a virtual fireside chat and poetry reading with Irish ... Read more
In light of the unprecedented COVID-19 crisis, the Rian Immigrant Center (formerly known as the Irish International Immigrant Center) is reinventing its Solas Awards Celebration with the safety and well-being of our community as the top priority. “While... Read more
RIAN IMMIGRANT CENTER
One State Street, 8th Fl, Boston, MA 02109
Tel. (617) 542-7654- Fax (617) 542-7655
Email: immigration@riancenter.org - Website: riancenter.org
An organization accredited by the US Department of Justice
Q. I mailed my application for... Read more
The Boston Irish community was featured in a 4 part TV series about Boston's Irish in Ireland - here's the link for online viewing of the 4th episode, aired April 23, 2020:
https://www.tg4.ie/en/player/home/?pid=6146250817001&title=An%20Pobal%20Inniu... Read more
To the people of Boston,
The coronavirus is unlike anything we’ve experienced in living memory, and it’s testing our city in a way that it’s never been tested before. It has required a major, all-hands-on-deck response, and it has affected every aspect of... Read more
In this new series journalist Seán Mac an tSíthigh travels to the most Irish of cities in America- Boston at a time when the Irish communities’ position as the most powerful immigrant community in Boston is in doubt.
#GaeilBhoston
For over 150 years... Read more
The Irish Consulate Boston is urging Irish citizens on US visas to return home. In a tweet today, the office said: "Do you know any Irish citizens in the US on a short-term visa? If so, you should tell them to return home now while flights are still... Read more
Dorchester Utility Service Company Feeney Brothers has donated N95 masks and protective supplies to various medical facilities around the city of Boston, as word comes that hospitals, nursing homes and care facilities are desperately in need of these... Read more
It is now clear that we are at war with the coronavirus. While the people of our state need a range of help and assistance, one action we need to take is clear to me: we need a massive wartime manufacturing mobilization for coronavirus testing kits and... Read more
RIAN IMMIGRANT CENTER UPDATE REGARDING COVID-19March 13, 2020 In response to the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Rian Immigrant Center is announcing remote work plans, and is suspending most of its in-person operations (clinics, classes... Read more
"The Irish Cultural Centre was thrilled to be able to 'take the ICC out of Canton and into Boston,' and host our first-ever St. Patrick’s celebration in the city Tuesday night, March 10 at the Boston College Club’” said Maudy Dooher, Director of... Read more
Cardinal Seán O'Malley today issued new directives to Catholic parishes in the Archdiocese of Boston that ask the community to "call on faith and reason to meet [the] challenge" of COVID-19, which he said should lean on "public authorities and the... Read more
A day after lawmakers and organizers made the decision to cancel Sunday’s South Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade – and the annual breakfast that precedes it – for the first time in 26 years due to concerns over the spread of the coronavirus, residents and... Read more
The Irish American Partnership has cancelled its traditional March 17 2020 Breakfast, scheduled for Boston Harbor Hotel. Citing "deep condern for the healtgh an welfare of our members," IAP CEO Mary Sugrue announced the decision of the group's board, "... Read more
6:30 pm on Friday, March 13St Patrick's Cancellations confirmed by the BostonIrish newsoom
Portland, Maine Saint Patrick's Parade scheduled for Sunday, March 15 cancelled
Irish Social Club, West Roxbury- St Patrick's Day events March 17 ALL EVENTS ... Read more
New England Irish Dance groups are invited to compete for a chance to perform on stage at the Boch Center Wang Theatre prior to the April 1 performance of the international Irish dance phenomenon, “Riverdance,” which is back by popular demand in a brand... Read more
Mayor Marty Walsh announced today the city has cancelled Sunday's St. Patrrick's /Evacuation Day Parade.
"Boston's St. Patrick's Day Parade, scheduled for 3/15/20, is being cancelled," the Mayor said in a tweet late this afernoon. "This decision is being... Read more
Several hudred guests celebrated Irish Heritage by observing an early St. Patrick’s Day with friends and family to benefit Alpha-1 research and programs on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at the Boston Marriott Newton
The evenng featured a traditional corn beef... Read more
