A toast to Kristen Lee Sergeant

By R.J. Donovan, Special to BostonIrish.com
January 6, 2020

R.J. Donovan, Special to BostonIrish.com

by R. J. Donovan

Ralph Waldo Emerson once noted that ”music and wine are one.” Kristen Lee Sergeant is living that conviction to the fullest.

Calendar of Irish Happenings- January, 2020

By BIR Newsroom
January 3, 2020

BIR Newsroom

HAPPENINGS - JANUARY, 2020

Saturday, January 4 • The Irish Music club of Greater Boston will have their monthly dance at the Irish Social club, 119 Park St. West Roxbury Music by the Noel Henry Irish show band from 7.00 - 11.00 pm

Sunday,January 5 • The Irish Social club will have "Erin's Melody" for their Sunday evening dance. • The Irish Cultural Centre will have their monthly Mass at 11.00 am followed with breakfast.

Assisted Suicide Laws May Harm People with Disabilities

By James T. Brett
January 3, 2020

James T. Brett

By James T. Brett Compassionate medical care and end of life considerations are some of the most complex and difficult issues facing families, and society in general. It is a reality that may only intensify against a backdrop of an aging population. In the United States, the number of older individuals outpaces younger generations. By 2030, one in five Americans will be 65 years old, and the population of those 65 and older is projected to nearly double by 2050 (Census).

Hillary Clinton gets role at Queen's University in Belfast

By Associated Press
January 3, 2020

Associated Press

LONDON (AP) _ Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has a new role: chancellor at Queen's University in Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland.

The university said Thursday that Clinton was appointed to a five-year term in the largely ceremonial post.

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.

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