Kylemore Abbey: One of Judy Enright's favorite places in Ireland

By Ed Forry
January 2, 2020

Kylemore Abbey in Connemara offers something for all ages from walks to meals. There are walks up to the beautiful restored gardens and to the chapel. Be sure you don't miss the gift shop, which is one of the best in Ireland. (Judy Enright photo)

Irish Times: RTE broadcaster Marian Finucane has died

By Boston Irish Newsroom
January 2, 2020

Boston Irish Newsroom

RTÉ broadcaster Marian Finucane dies aged 69
Celebrated radio personality died suddenly at home on Thursday, RTÉ said

https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/rt%C3%A9-broadcaster-maria...

Sean Smith's Album Reviews

By Sean Smith
January 2, 2020

Sean Smith

Bob Bradshaw, “Queen of the West” • With every album he makes, Bradshaw, a Cork-born singer/songwriter who has been living in Boston for some years now, has shown himself willing and very able to take bold steps forward and try out new things.

Deposits of ourselves for our time

By James W Dolan, Boston Irish columnist
December 31, 2019

James W Dolan, Boston Irish columnist

We make deposits of ourselves for our time,
notes in an endless rhythm

By James W. Dolan
Reporter Columnist

We make deposits of ourselves for our time, notes in an endless rhythm

By Ed Forry
December 31, 2019

By James W. Dolan
Reporter Columnist

Kevin Doyle to perform at BCMFest 17

By Sean Smith, special to Boston Irish
December 31, 2019

Sean Smith, special to Boston Irish

Step-dancer Kevin Doyle, Cape Breton’s
Lamond and MacIsaac duo, highlighters
at 17th annual Boston Celtic Music Fest
New Englander Kevin Doyle, whose traditional Irish step dancing has enlivened shows and concerts around Boston for years, and the renowned Cape Breton duo Mary Jane Lamond and Wendy MacIsaac will be the special guest performers at the 17th annual BCMFest (Boston Celtic Music Fest), which takes place Jan. 16-19.

My favorite Ireland Experiences

By Judy Enright, Special to Boston Irish
December 31, 2019

Judy Enright, Special to Boston Irish

For your consideration: My favorite Ireland experiences

By Judy Enright Special to the BIR

These are some of my favorite Ireland experiences

By Ed Forry
December 31, 2019

For your consideration: My favorite Ireland experiences

Boston Irish Celtic Music/Dance events- Jan 2020

By Sean Smith, Special to the BIR
December 31, 2019

Sean Smith, Special to the BIR

In addition to BCMFest, January’s Irish/Celtic area happenings will include another Boston visit by Galway Irish-Americana quartet We Banjo 3, which will perform at the Somerville Theater on Jan. 25 at 8 p.m., as part of the Global Arts Live series.

BOSTON IRISH CELTIC MUSIC/DANCE EVENTS- Jan 2020

By Sean Smith, Special to the BIR
December 31, 2019

Sean Smith, Special to the BIR

In addition to BCMFest [see separate story], January’s Irish/Celtic area happenings will include another Boston visit by Galway Irish-Americana quartet We Banjo 3, which will perform at the Somerville Theater on Jan. 25 at 8 p.m., as part of the Global Arts Live series.

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