Around the Town
Developing- A majority of United States Senators voted to confirm the nomination of Mayor Martin Walsh as the US Secretary of Labor this afternoon.
Walsh reached a majority (51 votes) at 5:52 p.m. Among those who voted for Walsh from the GOP ranks were... Read more
Q. Some friends of mine recently moved to a new school district, and they have been having trouble enrolling their children in the local public elementary school. Both the parents and the children are legal permanent residents. Can the school stop the... Read more
I decided to go on the J-1 visa because I had heard great stories from other J-1ers. Friends who had previously crossed the Atlantic gushed to me about experiencing the US and they swore that I would love New York, stating that it is “very you.” I had... Read more
When all the others were away at MassI was all hers as we peeled potatoes.
They broke the silence, let fall one by oneLike solder weeping off the soldering iron:
Cold comforts set between us, things to shareGleaming in a bucket of clean water.
And again... Read more
Happy St Patrick's Day !A friend sent along this message this morning, and we share with you:
On Being Irish
• “I've never seen a nation more quick at finding joy in a sad situation than the Irish at a funeral.”― E.A. Bucchianeri, Vocation of a Gadfly
• “... Read more
One of Cape Cod’s best destinations— Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club— continues to offer its guests some unique get-away options to help them fight off the pandemic blues.
Nestled along the coast in the town of Brewster, the 337-room resort has... Read more
Here's a sampling of Events this month, provided by Boston's Irish Consulate
March 3, 5 p.m.
BIBA Member Showcase
Boston Irish Business Association kicks off the St. Patrick's Day season with a Member Showcase- Companies present business updates and... Read more
Join National Parks of Boston, USS Constitution Museum, USS Constitution, and Boston Harbor Now on March 9, 2021, from 6 – 7:30 pm, for a virtual gathering featuring stories and a conversation with Stephen Puleo, author of the beautifully written and... Read more
Irish Boston is abuzz over prospects for a hometown candidate for US Ambassador to Ireland.
While recognizing that President Biden certainly has some more urgent issues on his mind, there's a consensus here that there must be more than one Bostonian who ... Read more
Q. I’m a US permanent resident, but I’ve been in Ireland for the past nine months and I’m concerned that I may have a problem getting back into the US. I didn’t intend to stay here so long, but after I arrived home my mother was diagnosed with cancer... Read more
By Colin A. Young
State House News Service
For the second year in a row, the coronavirus has canceled the St. Patrick's Day parade through South Boston.
"Due to ongoing state restrictions limiting outdoor public events to 25 people, the 2021 South... Read more
BOSTON, January 11, 2021 – The Irish American Partnership (the Partnership) in association with the Peter McVerry Trust (PMVT), is pleased to announce a philanthropic partnership to develop acomprehensive educational program aimed at the prevention and... Read more
By Bill Forry, EditorJanuary 7, 2021
Mayor Martin Walsh will be nominated to serve as the Secretary of Labor for the Biden-Harris administration, according to a report from Politico.
The report - which cites sources within the Biden transition team—... Read more
Rian Immigrant Center is delighted to invite you to the Jimmy Tingle Live on Stage and on Screen film viewing, Q & A and live performance of 20/20 Vision from December 26-January 3! Join for an evening of fun using the link below- proceeds benefit... Read more
The Irish Government continues to advise against non-essential travel to Ireland at this time. If you must travel, our friends at Irish Network Boston have created this handy reference sheet on the latest guidelines:
We are delighted to invite you to our first ever Christmas concert 'Other Voices: Home at the Guinness Storehouse'.
For us December is home, music is home, Ireland is home. And on 16 December we want to bring you all home with us, no matter where you are... Read more
A Chairde,
Christmas is a special time for many Irish people. It is a time of coming together, of celebrating family and friendship. But Christmas 2020 will be a Christmas like no other, because this year many of us must remain apart to stay safe. But... Read more
The Adams Corner retail district is the new home of an Irish-themed store, Babe Mannion’s Irish Shoppe, which was expected to open for business this week. The store is owned by Bridget Nee-Walsh, who also operates Southie’s Own on West Broadway in South... Read more
Nollaig na mBan Women's Leadership Celebration
THIS EVENT IS FREE TO ATTEND.
REGISTER HERE
2021 Honorees
Mary Robinson, 7th President of Ireland
Samantha Barry, Editor in Chief, Glamour
Ambassadot Geraldine Byrne, Permanent Representative ro United... Read more
