House Majority Leader Claire Cronin took her oath of office as U.S. ambassador to Ireland inside the House Chamber at the Massachusetts State House on Wednesday morning, Jan 19. The Easton Democrat has been on deck to depart Beacon Hill for Dublin after her confirmation to the diplomatic post by the U.S. Senate on Dec. 18.
By BostonIrish.com... (not verified) January 8, 2022
An update from the island of Ireland
New York, January 6, 2022 -
Tourism Ireland welcomes news about the lifting of additional pre-testing requirements for travel to the island of Ireland, introduced in light of the emergence of the Omicron variant.
What if there were a way that allowed everyone to connect on the internet with Irish culture? To learn some songs, the steps of a few dances, or even a few tunes from wherever they were in the world?
By Sean Smith, BostonIrish Contributor January 4, 2022
Sean Smith, BostonIrish Contributor
The 19th annual BCMFest (Boston Celtic Music Fest) will take place in virtual format from Jan. 13 to Jan. 16, with some of Greater Boston’s favorite Celtic acts, including Matt & Shannon Heaton, Hanneke Cassel & Mike Block, Copley Street, Rakish, and Scottish Fish.
Notice from Boston's Irish Pastoral Center Wed., 12/22/21
Dear Friends,
We have just received news that Sr Veronica Dobson passed away peacefully this morning. The IPC will host a live stream mass on December 29th. More details to follow. Sr Veronica led the Pastoral Centre for 17 years, setting the bar for our standard of care. May she rest in peace.