Lynch, Flaherty to take charge of breakfast

By Jennifer Smith, News Editor
March 1, 2018
Jennifer Smith, News Editor

The much-debated question of who would take over the St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast, the South Boston tradition helmed for the past few years by former state Sen. Linda Dorcena Forry, now has a two-fold answer. US Congressman Stephen Lynch and City Councillor At-Large Michael Flaherty will share hosting duties this year.

Slated for Sunday, March 18, the breakfast will return to the Ironworkers Local 7 Union Hall, where Lynch, a former ironworker before taking on elected office, has previously hosted the festivities.

‘Open the Door for Three’ will strut their music at St. Patrick’s Day Celtic Sojourn (March 15-17)

By Sean Smith
March 1, 2018
Sean Smith

Open the Door for Three, a trio of Irish musicians whose penchant for scholarship complements their talents for arrangement and performance, will be a featured act in the 13th annual “A St. Patrick’s Day Celtic Sojourn” production, which takes place March 15-17 with shows at The Cabot Theatre in Beverly, the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center in New Bedford, and Sanders Theatre at Harvard University.

Mayor of Parkland has deep Boston Irish roots

Ed Forry
By Ed Forry
February 28, 2018

by Ed Forry
As the grieving residents of Parkland, Florida seek to recover from the tragic Valentine’s Day massacre at their high school, the city’s government is led by a woman with deep Boston Irish roots. Mayor Christine Hunschofsky is a Boston Latin School graduate who was born and brought up in Roslindale, and holds several degrees from Boston University and Babson College.
She is the 48 year-old daughter of John McGuire, a native of County Mayo and a well-known and respected leader in Boston’s Irish community.

Mayor of Parkland has deep Boston Irish roots

Ed Forry
By Ed Forry
February 28, 2018

by Ed Forry
As the grieving residents of Parkland, Florida seek to recover from the tragic Valentine’s Day massacre at their high school, the city’s government is led by a woman with deep Boston Irish roots. Mayor Christine Hunschofsky is a Boston Latin School graduate who was born and brought up in Roslindale, and holds several degrees from Boston University and Babson College.
She is the 48 year-old daughter of John McGuire, a native of County Mayo and a well-known and respected leader in Boston’s Irish community.

He did his duty ‘to the last’ In January 1908, Boston bid farewell to a hero in blue; his killer soon faced justice (2nd of two parts)

By Peter F. Stevens
February 8, 2018
Peter F. Stevens

Second of Two Parts

It was Jan. 16, 1908, and the ambulance had clattered to a stop at the Relief Station Hospital (part of the old Boston City Hospital) on Harrison Avenue. Inside, Boston Police Patrolman John T. Lynch hovered between life and death. Shot by a man named “Foley” a half-hour or so before, the young man lapsed in and out of consciousness.

Éire Society hosts Gold Medal dinner April 7; awards Jim Brett

By Ed Forry
February 8, 2018
Ed Forry

BOSTON – The Éire Society of Boston is pleased to announce the Gold Medal award recipient for 2018, Dorchester native and President and CEO of the New England Council, James T. Brett.

The award will be presented at the Gold Medal Dinner and Awards Ceremony, which will take place on Saturday evening, April 7, 2018 at 6pm at the Seaport Boston Hotel.

The Gold Medal is awarded annually to a person or persons who exemplify the best of Irish culture and ideals. It is presented to those who have made significant contributions in their field of expertise which benefit society.

BIR CD Reviews, February 2018

By Sean Smith, Special to the BIR
February 1, 2018
Sean Smith, Special to the BIR

Lankum, “Between the Earth and Sky” • Formerly known as Lynched – a reference to co-founding brothers Ian and Daragh Lynch – this quartet of self-described “Dublin folk miscreants” has made quite the impression with its populist, gritty, infectious blend of traditional, music hall, and original material.

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