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.

Post-Brexit talks gear up for fish fight between EU, UK

By RAF CASERT and DAVID KEYTON, Associated Press
January 31, 2020

RAF CASERT and DAVID KEYTON, Associated Press

KILKEEL, Northern Ireland (AP) — When it comes to U.K.-European Union relations, there’s nothing like slapping a fish around. After all, both sides have been contesting who rules their waves practicallysince the United Kingdom became a member in 1973.

So it’s not so surprising that once the U.K. officially leaves the EU on Friday night, one of th e first things the two sides will wrestle over during negotiations on their post-divorce relationship is the comparatively tiny fisheries industry.

Ireland wary of UK’s optimism for EU trade deal this year

By CARLO PIOVANO, Associated Press
January 31, 2020

CARLO PIOVANO, Associated Press

DUBLIN, Ireland (AP) — Getting a new trade deal between the U.K. and the European Union by the end of the year — as the British government claims will happen — would be a feat “nearly without precedent,” the Irish finance minister said Thursday.

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