Around the Town
by Cassidy McNeeley
In the ring, Katie Taylor is a beast, but beyond the final bell, she is more than a boxer; she’s an inspiration to women around the world.
On Jan. 15, the Olympic gold medalist and undisputed lightweight champion of the world was... Read more
Coming this spring: Irish-accented soccer club Emerald FCTryouts this Saturday, Jan. 31 at BC High’s McCoy Field at 12 noon
By Cassidy McNeeley
Reporter Staff
When Drake Maye and the NE Patriots clinched a Super Bowl bid on Sunday by defeating the... Read more
Shannon Airport St. Brigid’s Bank Holiday Traffic Up 14% on 2025 24,000 passengers set to travel through the airport
Shannon Airport is set to welcome over 24,000 passengers across the upcoming February bank holiday period. This figure represents a 14%... Read more
Rian Immigrant Center stands firmly against the xenophobic and disparaging language recently used by the President and members of his Administration to speak about the Somali-American community. It is our imperative to... Read more
Exclusive Exhibition: Impact of Yeats Family in 20th-Century Ireland
THE MCMULLEN MUSEUM OF ART AT BOSTON COLLEGE PRESENTS
COLLABORATING IN CONFLICT: THE YEATS FAMILY AND THE PUBLIC ARTS
More than 200 Works on View February 1–May 31, 2026:
Many publicly... Read more
The Hibernians of Hampden/Hampshire Counties and Ladies Order invite the public to attend Irish Night in Holyoke 2026 on February 28, 2026 at the Log Cabin 500 Easthampton Rd. Holyoke, Mass. Doors open at 5:00PM Dinner at 6:30PM.
The Night will feature... Read more
January, 2026
A Chairde,
Since 1937, the Éire Society has hosted, promoted, contributed to, and collaborated in countless events and initiatives which serve our mission to promote Irish culture. 2025 was no different and — if anything — was uniquely... Read more
AI summary :
The document is a winter 2025 edition of Boston Irish Magazine, reflecting on the Irish community's experiences, events, and achievements throughout the year while celebrating the Christmas season.
Reflections on the Christmas Season
As the... Read more
Letter from Dublin/Tim Kirk
Plumbing the legacy of the 1985 Anglo-Irish Agreement
Last month, on Nov. 11, a 40th anniversary conference of the Anglo-Irish Agreement (AIA) was held at Queens University Belfast. Sponsored by the John and Pat Hume... Read more
The Éire Society of Boston will host a holiday reception and talk at Boston College's John J. Burns Library on Saturday afternoon, December 6, 2-4 pm - the feast of St. Nicholas.
Members will hear a presentation by Erskine Childers on the lives of his... Read more
By Cassidy McNeeley, Boston Irish Staff
While some 50 guests enjoyed eggs, bacon, potatoes, Alison Metcalfe, Tourism Ireland’s Head of North America, welcomed them to a discussion aimed at promoting the island of Ireland as a leading holiday destination... Read more
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. (11-7-25)—Robert Savage, a member of the Boston College History and Irish Studies faculty and a distinguished scholar of Irish and British history, including subjects such as the decades-long conflict in Northern Ireland and the... Read more
More than 300 guests filled the the Artist for Humanity’s Epicenter in South Boston last Friday (Oct.24) for the 15th annual Boston Irish Honors luncheon as three outstanding leaders of Irish descent —former US Ambassador to Ireland Claire Cronin, UMass... Read more
Boston Irish Honors - IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION - VENUE CHANGE
Due to the ongoing government shutdown and resulting closure of the John F Kennedy Presidential Library, the Boston Irish Honors Luncheon will be held at
Artists for Humanity EpiCenter100... Read more
WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA – West Springfield native Caroline Morrissey has been named the first Executive Director of the Irish Cultural Center of Western New England, bringing with her a wealth of global experience and a deep passion for Irish heritage.
... Read more
Despite rainy skies, Suffolk Downs was buzzing with energy this past weekend as the inaugural Seisiún Festival brought together fans of Irish music from across Boston and beyond. The two-day festival proved that a little weather is no match for great... Read more
Please plan to join us at this inspiring event, as we recognize and celebrate these exemplary individuals who share our culture and traditions, as we tell the stories of their special achievements in public service, medical care, education and community... Read more
Irish music is alive, vibrant, and evolving, carrying the heartbeat of tradition while bursting with fresh energy. Step into a pub in Dublin or Galway today, and you’ll find young musicians trading tunes that feel both timeless and thrillingly new. That... Read more
The O'Donovan Clan Cultural Association Assembly will take place Sepember 5-7, 2025 in Clonakilty and Skibbereen, West Cork. Descendants of O'Donovan and Donovan ancestry will gather for history and genealogy lectures, roundtable discussions, social and... Read more
Registration is Open for Lúnasa Feis Irish Dance Competition The Irish Cultural Center of Western New England presents its sixth annual Lúnasa Feis on Sunday, August 24. The Irish dance competition will take place in the Young Building at the Eastern... Read more
