Weak Unionist leaders allow for organized crime, extreme voices

By Joe Leary, Special to the BIR
May 1, 2014
Joe Leary, Special to the BIR

April was quite a month in Northern Ireland. Despite the best efforts of Irish President Michael D. Higgins and Queen Elizabeth II to increase understanding between Ireland and the UK, serious problems occurred in the North, including rioting, racist attacks, and petty sectarian speeches.

Sister city pact for Boston, Belfast

By Ed Forry
May 1, 2014

The growing ties between the cities of Boston and Belfast in Northern Ireland will be affirmed later this month when the mayors of the two municipalities are expected to sign a “Sister City” agreement.
Belfast’s  Sinn Fein mayor, Mairtin O Muilleoir, reached an agreement with Mayor Martin Walsh during a visit to Boston in March, according to a report in the Belfast Telegraph.

Employment Opportunity- Consulate-General of Ireland

By Ed Forry
May 1, 2014

Position of Administrative Assistant
The Consulate-General of Ireland, Boston, would like to invite interested candidates to apply for the position of Administrative Assistant. The full-time position will become available in May 2014.
Candidates should possess excellent administrative skills and experience, a sense of initiative and the ability to work well under pressure, both alone and as part of a team. Knowledge of Ireland, its culture and languages desirable but not essential. Other terms and conditions apply.

From history to the theatre, Simmons has a story to tell

By R.J. Donovan
April 1, 2014
R.J. Donovan

By R. J. Donovan
Special To The BIR
As a writer, director and arts administrator, Dawn M. Simmons wears a lot of hats. For the past nine years she has been director of programs at StageSource, the respected non-profit that provides leadership and services to advance the art of theater in the Greater Boston region.
Among its missions, StageSource is dedicated to increasing cultural participation through advocacy, communication, and education.

Getting to, and around, Ireland? Let us count the ways

By Ed Forry
April 1, 2014

By Judy Enright
Special to the BIR
There are so many fun and interesting ways to travel to and around the Emerald Isle. Depending on your interests, you can book a regular coach tour and visit many fascinating sites across the land, participate in assorted golfing, bicycling, surfing, and other sports or adventure trips, sail down the Shannon or along the coast, or do a photographic or literary visit. There are many other special interest options available, too.

Loyalist political leadersays he has "no regrets" over 40 year old murder

By Bill O'Donnell
April 1, 2014
Bill O'Donnell

Loyalist Killer Hutchinson’s Remarks Offend – In a recent Belfast newspaper interview, Billy Hutchinson, leader of the Progressive Unionist Party in the North who killed two innocent (non-IRA) Catholics in 1974, justified the cold-blooded shooting of the two brothers as having “contributed to preventing a united Ireland.” Hutchinson made it clear that he has no regrets some 40 years later.

Irish universities head to Boston to tout opportunities

Ed Forry
By Ed Forry
April 1, 2014

At BC High on Sunday, April 6
By Ed Forry
Admissions officials from five Irish universities will be in Boston early this month to hold an open house to market the opportunities the schools offer to American students.
Education in Ireland will host a free admissions information event for students, parents, and high school college counselors from the greater Boston area, according to Kevin O’Brien of Enterprise Ireland, who said the event will provide “all you need to know” about studying at an Irish university.”

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