Around the Town
In a year when the arts have been stormed by political forces, the literary arts remain strong and dry, writes Arrowsmith Press in announcing the publication this month of Thomas O'Grady's “Coming Ashore: New & Selected Poems.”
“A true poet” was how... Read more
(Boston- May 1, 2025)- Former US Ambassador to the Republic of Ireland Claire Cronin, University of Massachusetts President Marty Meehan and Boston Health Care for the Homeless President Dr. James O'Donnell M.D. have been nominated to be recipients of the... Read more
Join fellow fans of Irish literature for Jennifer Comeau's inaugural event at the Irish Cultural Centre on May 9th!
Jennifer Elwell Comeau’s debut novel, set in 1820s Co. Galway has been called, “atmospheric and beguiling” by Kirkus Reviews. Join author... Read more
A Chara,
Please join the Irish Pastoral Center this Saturday morning May 3rd at 4:45am at the IPC in Dorchester as we walk with our community in aid of The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust.
We will gather in darkness at the IPC, and walk until sunrise at... Read more
When Rebecca O’Carroll graduated from University College Dublin with a degree in English Literature and Creative Writing, she was not entirely sure what would come next. With friends raving about their time on the Summer J-1 visa and a gut feeling that “... Read more
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The following remarks were delivered by Martina Curtin, founder of Mná Mheiriceá, at an event hosted by Consul General of Ireland Sighle Fitzgerald. The group was delighted to welcome WCVB Meteorologist Kelly Ann Cicalese, who shared her experience as a... Read more
Boston, MA – February 19th, 2025 – Irish Network Boston is proud to announce the Spirit of Ireland Gala & Award Ceremony, taking place on March 14, 2024, at the Harvard Club of Boston. This highly anticipated event will bring together leaders, members... Read more
Due to unforeseen challenges with visa processing, unfortunately Sunday's show with Onóir has been cancelled.
On behalf of the Irish Cultural Centre, we sincerely apologize for this inconvenience, and all ticket holders will be issued a full refund.
Onóir... Read more
Officials set earlier start time for March 16 South Boston parade
By Cassidy McNeeleyReporter Staff
South Boston’s annual parade, a dual celebration of St. Patrick’s Day and Evacuation Day that will kick off on Sun., March 16, will begin an hour-and-a-... Read more
by Larry Donnelly
Of the 2,175 Americans asked in a new CBS/YouGov poll that was taken from Feb. 5 to Feb. 7, 53 percent endorsed “the way Donald Trump is handling his job as president”; 58 percent concurred that he is “effective”; and 55 percent... Read more
Irish-born priest on mission from Boston was decades-long champion of community solidarity
by Tim KirkSpecial to BIMagazine
Father Eugene Kirk, a longtime member of Boston-based Missionary Society of Saint James the Apostle, passed away in December at 90... Read more
Mayor Wu is going to Washington this month for a House Oversight Committee hearing that Congressional Republicans will no doubt use to hammer Boston and other Democrat-led cities like Chicago for their reluctance — or outright refusal— to actively aid... Read more
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The Irish Cultural Centre (ICC) has announced its line-up for the upcoming St. Patrick's Day season, as they prepare to celebrate their favorite holiday in style. This year, the ICC has a full calendar of festivities that begin with their annual kick off... Read more
Peadar Thompson, author of "Lost Gaels" will be speaking and selling copies ($30) of his book at Hibernian Hall as part of a US-wide book tour. Lost Gaels is the first comprehensive account of the devastating impact of the Troubles on the GAA, providing a... Read more
One small island, one giant treasure trove of artistic talent. The island of Ireland has had four Nobel Prize laureates in Literature: William Butler Yeats, George Bernard Shaw, Samuel Beckett, and Seamus Heaney. It has also produced many extraordinary... Read more
United States Ambassador to Ireland Claire Cronin was feted as a 2025 inductee to a fellowship that includes luminaries like former President Mary McAleese, Former US Ambassador to the UN Samantha Power, Editor in Chief of Glamour, Samantha Barry and ... Read more
One small island, one giant treasure trove of artistic talent. The island of Ireland has had four Nobel Prize laureates in Literature: William Butler Yeats, George Bernard Shaw, Samuel Beckett, and Seamus Heaney. It has also produced many extraordinary... Read more
Collette Murphy of East Weymouth was 44 when she passed away unexpectedly of a sudden illness in September, 2024, leaving behind her husband Paul and her 3 children Colin 18, Caoimhe 15, and Emma 13.
Collette was a dedicated and loving wife and mother,... Read more
