Eire Society's Gold Medalist for 2024 is Fintan O'Toole

By BostonIrish.com Newsroom
March 6, 2024
BostonIrish.com Newsroom

Save the Date - Invitation to follow.
Thursday May 2, 2024, 6pm.

The Éire Society of Boston has announced the Gold Medal award recipient for 2024 is Fintan O'Toole. The award will be presented at a Gold Medal  Award Ceremony on Thursday evening, May 2, 2024  at 6 pm at the Omni Parker House.

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.

Sustainability reigns at Powerscourt Estate and Gardens

By BostonIrish Newsroom
February 29, 2024
BostonIrish Newsroom

Powerscourt Estate and Gardens in County Wicklow is continuing its journey towards being recognised on a global stage for its sustainability initiatives. The stunning Palladian mansion, set in 1,000 acres, which include 47 acres of landscaped gardens, is one of Ireland’s top attractions and has been named the third best garden in the world by National Geographic.

IPC begins March events with tribute to a ‘Special Corkonian’

By BostonIrish.com Newsroom
February 29, 2024
BostonIrish.com Newsroom

The Irish Pastoral Centre in Dorchester will kick off its month of March events on Sun., March 3, with an Open House showcasing its recent expansion into additional ground floor space at its Adams Corner offices and meeting rooms, located at 540 Gallivan Blvd., rear unit off the parking lot.

“We are very excited to share about our upcoming Open House in collaboration with the Knights & Ladies of St. Finbarr - Cork Club to view our expansion at the IPC,” said Executive Director Mary Swanton.

Gerard ‘Gerry’ Burke, at 83; maestro at Doyle’s Café in JP

By BostonIrish.com Newsroom
February 29, 2024
BostonIrish.com Newsroom

Gerard Francis Burke, 83, of Canton, MA and formerly of Jamaica Plain, died peacefully on Feb. 16, at home, where he was surrounded by his family.

Fondly known as “Gerry,” Mr. Burke was the oldest of five children born to the late John P. Burke and Mary (Callahan) Burke. He was raised in Jamaica Plain and spent his youth working at the Refectory and Concession stands at Franklin Park along with his father and his siblings. He attended Jamaica Plain High School, Saint Francis College, and Portia Law School.

“The Legacy Series and “The Legacy Fund” aim to make sure that Brian O’Donovan’s work will endure

By Sean Smith, BostonIrish Correspondent
February 29, 2024
Sean Smith, BostonIrish Correspondent

By Sean Smith

BostonIrish Contributor

The passing of Brian O’Donovan last fall has been felt keenly by the Celtic music community in the Boston area and elsewhere – a community he had no small part in fostering.

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