DEMOCRACY IS DYING IN PLAIN SIGHT

By Peter F Stevens
May 30, 2018
Peter F Stevens

Irish-American sycophants in step with ‘The Man Who Would Be King’

BY PETER F. STEVENS
BIR STAFF
The stench of corruption has spread across the United States from Washington where The Potomac Swamp has swelled into President Trump’s Lagoon, and as our immoral, and amoral, Prevaricator-in-Chief continues to shred the Constitution, the free press, the courts, the Department of Justice, the FBI, the entire intelligence community, and democracy itself, Irish-American pols and advisors cravenly carry the president’s rancid water.

When they tried to fire the chaplain

By Ed Forry
May 30, 2018

BY JAMES W. DOLAN
SPECIAL TO THE REPORTER
The controversial firing and rehiring of the US House chaplain Father Patrick Conroy, a Jesuit priest, has generated much discussion over the last few weeks. Some members and commentators have questioned whether the House needs a chaplain. The controversy was due at least in part to a prayer Fr. Conroy delivered on the floor that was mildly critical of the recent tax bill in which, he said, tax policy should be fair and balanced and not favor the rich.

Squabbling over the Brexit process brews confusion, discontent in Britain and Ireland

By Joe Leary
May 30, 2018
Joe Leary

BY JOE LEARY
SPECIAL TO THE BIR
For most Americans, the British vote to leave the European Union is not a daily concern. Or even a concern at all. But the vote by British citizens to leave Europe is requiring complex new agreements between the leaders of both sides that are proving to be very difficult and may be impossible to fulfill. If the balloting were held today, there is little doubt that most British would vote to stay with Europe.

Viewmount House in Longford has it all, and then some

By Ed Forry
May 30, 2018

BY JUDY ENRIGHT
SPECIAL TO THE BIR
Have you ever had itchy feet? Nearly 30 years ago, James Kearney, an accountant, did and the result is a boon to those who visit Viewmount House in Co. Longford.
In 1989, Kearney, who was tired of working with numbers and ready to move on, took his wife Beryl to see a derelict 17th Century manor house that was soon to go on the auction block. Beryl said she looked at him and asked, “Are you serious?”

Coming together for Kieran Jordan

By Ed Forry
May 29, 2018
Ed Forry

“You just call on me… when you need a hand
We all need somebody to lean on.”
– “Lean on Me,” composed by Bill Withers.

One of our town’s most treasured artists, the Irish dancer Kieran Jordan, has discovered the meaning of that sentiment from Bill Withers. But it’s a lesson she learned the hard way.
Kieran has been struggling since last July with an ailment that leaves her tired, listless, and with little energy – and for a performer of her caliber, the experience has been devastating.

2018 Boston Irish Festival arrives this weekend

By BIR Newsroom
May 24, 2018
BIR Newsroom

The 2018 Boston Irish Festival takes place on the first weekend of June.The Irish Cultural Centre in Canton folks have offered this brief summary of the weekend events:

Saturday June 2
Pre-festival concert from 3pm to 11pm
We will kick off our festival on Saturday, June 2nd with many bands and entertainment in our marquee tent. The majority of the kids’ activities will be on Sunday. We will have face painting, and the two kid’s rides will be open on Saturday.

Mayor Marty Walsh leaves for 5 day trip to Ireland

By BIR Newsroom
May 9, 2018
BIR Newsroom

Mayor Martin Walsh will leave for Ireland on Thursday, May 10 for a five-day trip, during which he will receive several ceremonial awards and participate in the unveiling of Kilkerrin Rock.

The son of Irish immigrants from Connemara, Walsh is expected to speak on the ties between Boston and his family’s home country, according to a City of Boston press release, highlighting the importance of cultural richness, acceptance of immigrants, and economic partnerships.

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