Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement (GFA) in Northern Ireland, the Boston College Irish Studies Program will present a two-day symposium this month that offers a less explored outlook on the milestone event.
By Sean Smith, BostonIrish Contributor April 7, 2023
Sean Smith, BostonIrish Contributor
2023 is a landmark year for Boston-area quintet Scottish Fish, which is commemorating its first decade as one of the most energetic and creative acts to take root in the local Celtic music scene this century.
Former US Ambassador/Vatican Ray Flynn and retired US Ambassador/Russia John Sullivan, both South Boston natives, made connections on St Patrick's day. The two envoys are pictured with Flynn's wife Kathy Flynn and Fr. Robert Casey at St Bridget Rectory on St. Patrick’s Day.
On International Women’s Day, Wednesday, March 8, 2023, The Ireland Funds Boston hosted its inaugural women’s event, Celebrating Women. Sisters of Irish descent, Rachael Splaine Rollins, U.S.
By Sean Smith, BostonIrish Contributor March 29, 2023
Sean Smith, BostonIrish Contributor
You might think that after its busiest March in years, the Greater Boston Irish/Celtic music scene would collectively put its feet up and take a breather. Wrong. There’s plenty to enjoy in April, too.