Hopeful signs for a compromise on DACA legislation

By Bill O'Donnell
October 1, 2017
Bill O'Donnell

Democrats & Trump May Have DACA Agreement – The Democratic leadership in Congress, Sen. Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi have apparently come to an agreement with President Donald Trump to look to legislation to protect some 800,000 undocumented young immigrants who came to the US as infants and toddlers in exchange for stiffening US border protections. The plan did not specifically include any Trump promises on building a border wall.

Walsh dominates in first-round of city election

By Bill Forry and Maddie Kilgannon
September 29, 2017
Bill Forry and Maddie Kilgannon

Mayor garners 62 percent, Jackson 29; turnout is low

Incumbent Boston Mayor Martin Walsh scored a landslide, first-round victory in Tuesday’s preliminary election, overwhelming his chief challenger, City Councillor Tito Jackson, by taking 62 percent of the overall vote in a four-person field. Walsh and Jackson, who earned 29 percent of the vote, will advance to the Nov. 7 final election.

Irish DFA surveys ex-pats planning to move back home

By Dan Sheehan
September 12, 2017
Dan Sheehan

The Irish government has commissioned a report on the various obstacles facing Irish people living in the U.S. who wish to return to live in Ireland. Those attempting a return to the motherland have reported regulation-based difficulties in regards to transferring insurance, obtaining driving licenses, and transporting pets.

History is on the menu at Beech Hill Country House Hotel

By BostonIrish.com... (not verified)
August 30, 2017

Ireland is a virtual goldmine for history buffs. There are museums aplenty, multiple monuments, lovely historic homes, and hotels that welcome guests.

MANOR HOUSE HOTELS

This spring, a friend and I headed north and spent two nights at Beech Hill Country House Hotel, one of 29 luxury boutique hotels and castles that are included in the Manor House Hotel group in the Republic and in Northern Ireland. 

September CD Reviews

By Sean Smith
August 30, 2017
Sean Smith


Usher’s Island, “Usher’s Island” • Sports analogies can be pernicious yet so tantalizing. So when you hear of a band with an “all-star line-up,” it’s tempting sometimes to think of a team loaded with Most Valuable Player candidates, seemingly destined for unparalleled success – only to fall short because of clashing egos and failure to unite skills and talents effectively, thus leading to humiliation and recrimination.

Well, you can forget about that particular analogy as far as this album is concerned.

BIR CALENDAR: Irish/Celtic events this month

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August 30, 2017

Highlighting this month’s slate of Irish/Celtic events in Greater Boston and Eastern Massachusetts is the annual South Shore Irish Festival, which takes place at the Marshfield Fairgrounds in Marshfield on Sept. 9 and 10. Headliners for this year include Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones, The American Rogues, Fr. Ray “The Singing Priest” Kelly (who in addition to performing will also say Sunday Mass), Deirdre Reilly, and local U2 tribute band The Joshua Tree.

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