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By BostonIrish.com... (not verified) July 17, 2020
AN ACCLAIMED poet has penned an eye-opening piece on Ireland's changed attitudes to American tourists.
Ireland usually opens its arms to thousands of visitors this time of year, and proudly welcomes back Irish-Americans looking to trace their roots or see the streets their ancestors once walked.
By Irish Cultural Centre of New England July 13, 2020
Irish Cultural Centre of New England
Tuesday, July 14, ICCNE will present Irish singer Mary Culloty O'Sullivan, live on their Facebook Page. Starting at 7pm EST, go to http://www.irishculture.org/ to enjoy this wonderful performance.
By Sean Smith, special to Boston Irish July 6, 2020
Sean Smith, special to Boston Irish
by Sean Smith Special to BostonIrish.com
It has been a tough spring for many Irish/Celtic musicians, their performance and teaching schedules decimated by the COVID-19 pandemic — and the summer doesn’t look to be much better.
But a recently launched online initiative, whose leadership team has a strong Boston connection, aims to provide support for artists involved in folk and traditional music by giving them means and ideas to promote themselves and build their following.
By Sean Smith, Special to BostonIrish July 2, 2020
Sean Smith, Special to BostonIrish
Nestled in the northeast corner of Jamaica Plain, right near the Angell Animal Medical Center, the Brendan Behan Pub prides itself as a “cozy gathering place.” Its website prominently displays a quote from the namesake Irish author and legendary raconteur identifying the necessities of life as “s