Galway 2020 event cancelled due to storm warning

By BostonIrish.com Newsroom
February 8, 2020

BostonIrish.com Newsroom

From RTE News:

The opening ceremony for Galway's year as European Capital of Culture has been cancelled due to expected bad weather.

In a statement, Galway 2020 said it was extremely disappointed to announce the cancellation but that the decision had been made in the interests of public safety.

The company set up to oversee the year-long European designation said it had been in constant contact with relevant authorities overnight and this morning.

RTE News: Ireland weather Saturday 2/8- Warnings issued as Storm Ciara to bring 120km/h gusts

By Boston Irish Newsroom
February 7, 2020

Boston Irish Newsroom

Friday, Feb 6-

Met Éireann has issued a Status Orange wind warning for counties Donegal, Mayo and Galway, with Storm Ciara forecast to bring gusts of up to 120km/h.

The warning for Donegal and Mayo will come into effect from midday tomorrow (Saturday, Feb 8), and will last until 4pm that afternoon.

The warning for Galway will come into place from 1pm tomorrow and last until 6pm that evening.

The forecaster has also issued Status Yellow wind and rainfall warnings for the entire country through this weekend.

Now’s the time! Book your trip to an ancient isle that has it all

By irishadmin
February 6, 2020

Just do it! There’s no time like the present and you know you want to!

Irish Brown Bread for a Chilly New England Day

By Maureen Forry-Sorrell
February 6, 2020

Maureen Forry-Sorrell

Well friends, today is one of those New England winter days that chills me to the bone and gets me thinking about a nice cup of Barry’s with a few thick slices of brown bread to go alongside.

Galway kicks-off reign as European Capitol of Culture 2020

By irishadmin
February 6, 2020

From Tourism Ireland:

GALWAY 2020 OPENING CEREMONY

Beginning in the farthest reaches of Galway on St Brigid’s Day, fiery celebrations will erupt in towns and villages across the county in keeping with the ancient traditions of the Irish Celtic calendar.

The ceremony will travel across the county from 2 to 7 February encompassing An Spidéal, Tuam, Ballinasloe, Clifden, Portumna and Athenry, before a final installment at South Park in Galway City on 8 February.

February Album Reviews

By Sean Smith
February 6, 2020

Sean Smith

Two of the most accomplished and revered Irish singers of the past half-century (give or take a few years have added to their discographies in recent months:

Irish & Celtic Music Events Calendar, February 2020

By Sean Smith
February 6, 2020

Sean Smith

Short month, big calendar.

Charitable Irish Society 283rd Anniversary Dinner to be held March 17

By BIR Newsroom
February 5, 2020

BIR Newsroom

The Charitable Irish Society will host the 283rd Anniversary dinner on Tuesday, March 17 2020 at the Seaport Boston Hotel. This year’s honoree will be Ambassador R. Nicholas Burns, of the John F Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University.

Holiday Irish Chat Night at the Consulate a success!

By Irish International Immigrant Center (IIIC)
February 4, 2020

Irish International Immigrant Center (IIIC)

The Consulate General of Ireland-Boston kindly hosted a holiday themed Irish chat night on Dec 6. There was a great turnout, with many familiar faces, as well as many new ones. It was so much fun, and the space was beautifully decorated for Christmas.

Jennifer Ryder: Set for Success

By Irish International Immigrant Center (IIIC)
February 4, 2020

Irish International Immigrant Center (IIIC)

“A whirlwind of emotion.” That is how Jennifer Ryder describes her experience in the US. Originally from Dublin, Jennifer has spent most of a year in New York City where she has learned a lot more about American culture, American politics, and herself.

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