By Sean Smith, BostonIrish Contributor January 1, 2024
Sean Smith, BostonIrish Contributor
A performance by the award-winning, highly acclaimed Quebecois band Le Vent du Nord highlights the 21st annual Boston Celtic Music Fest (BCMFest), which takes place January 11 to14 with events at Harvard Square’s Club Passim as well as the Crystal Ballroom, The Burren, and The Rockwell in the Davis Square a
By Sean Smith, Boston Irish Contributor December 6, 2023
Sean Smith, Boston Irish Contributor
The tributes have been constant and numerous since Brian O’Donovan died in October, as well they should be. He did so much to make Boston a fertile environment for folk and acoustic music, Irish/Celtic in particular, through his WGBH “Celtic Sojourn” radio show – and the stage productions it inspired – as well as the various festivals and concerts he organized or co-organized over the years.
By BostonIrish.com... (not verified) December 5, 2023
A story about a resilient Emma Collins's professional development in the Big Apple
For many young graduates, the J-1 Irish Work and Travel visa is a ticket to new experiences and professional growth. Emma Collins, an ambitious Dublin City University graduate, embarked on this adventure to pursue an internship in the heart of the Big Apple – New York City. Her journey has been marked by a desire to try something new, explore a different work culture, and gain invaluable international work experience.