All across Ireland, Christmastime is a magical season

By Ed Forry
November 30, 2018

Shannon Airport was already in holiday mode when I traveled through in mid-November - proof positive that the Irish take Christmas very seriously and love to celebrate the season.

Two enormous, sparkling Christmas trees were erected at the end of the Aer Lingus counter. And, the night before departing, I joined friends for dinner at Bunratty Manor near the airport and it, too, was fully decorated with swags and lights galore.

THE BIR’S DECEMBER CALENDAR OF CELTIC MUSIC EVENTS

By Sean Smith, Special to BIR
November 30, 2018
Sean Smith, Special to BIR

Not surprisingly, holiday-themed performances – such as “A Christmas Celtic Sojourn” and the Robbie O’Connell-Rose Clancy “Celtic Christmas” benefit [see stories elsewhere in this issue] – are plentiful amidst this month’s offerings of Irish/Celtic music events in the Greater Boston area.

Starring role for concertina, tin whistle at ‘Celtic Sojourn’

By Sean Smith, Special to the BIR
November 30, 2018
Sean Smith, Special to the BIR

Former All-Ireland champion Brenda Castles, outstanding on both concertina and tin whistle, and The Fretless, a Canadian quartet that has championed the “chambergrass” folk-string ensemble sound, will make their debuts at this year’s “A Christmas Celtic Sojourn,” along with an up-and-coming Scottish singer with the singular name of Hannah Rarity.

I have to believe that there’s a reality beyond ‘breaking news’

By Ed Forry
November 30, 2018

By James W. Dolan
Special to the Reporter

I’m tired of “breaking news.” In an effort to gin up interest, the networks exaggerate the importance of almost every news broadcast, no matter how routine. What used to be “news bulletins” or just “reports,” are now promoted as seismic events as they compete for audience share. It’s the equivalent of pushing reporters out into hurricanes or snow storms to dramatize their impact.

An Irish Star in Boston The Irish American Partnership

By Joe Leary, Special to the BIR
November 30, 2018
Joe Leary, Special to the BIR

There are many fine Irish organizations in our local area, and the Irish American Partnership (IAP) is one of the finest.
Now in its 31st year of being headquartered in Boston, the Partnership has been applauded by authorities in both the North and South of Ireland for its focus on education and community support. It has received particular praise for its appropriateness for the future of Ireland.

Limerick lads hoist Fenway Classic hurling trophy

By BIR Newsroom
November 30, 2018
BIR Newsroom

Limerick won the 2018 Super 11’s Fenway Hurling Classic on Sunday, Nov. 18 at Fenway Park in front of an enthusiastic crowd of some 12,000 fans. Goalkeepers Nickie Quaid and Anthony Nash making some outstanding saves for the all-Ireland champs throughout the day, which culminated in Limerick’s 38-30 victory over Cork.

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