Editorial- Give 'em hell, Michelle

By William P. Forry, Boston Irish Executive Editor
March 3, 2025
William P. Forry, Boston Irish Executive Editor

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 federal authorities in immigration enforcement.

For Boston’s Colm Gannon, a ‘Great Connection’ leads to a long-awaited album with Seán Gavin

By Sean Smith, BostonIrish Contributor
February 28, 2025
Sean Smith, BostonIrish Contributor

As flutist and uilleann piper Seán Gavin recalls, he first met accordionist/melodeonist Colm Gannon – a Boston native and now once-again resident – some 15 years ago, during the nearly two-decade period when Gannon lived in Connemara.

‘A Man of No Importance’: Bringing the streets of Dublin to SpeakEasy Stage

By R.J. Donovan, Special to BostonIrish
February 21, 2025
R.J. Donovan, Special to BostonIrish

Creating a new theater company is a daunting undertaking.  It’s an uphill battle of financing, programming, management, facility, staffing, and more.  Some theater companies last; some don’t. It’s a huge accomplishment if they thrive and succeed.

March 3 reception kicks-off ICC's St Pat's happenings

By Irish Cultural Centre
February 14, 2025
Irish Cultural Centre

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 to St. Patrick’s Day at the Umass Club in Boston. This year, the Gradam Dóchais - or the Hope Award - will be presented to Colin and Eithne Bell, founders of The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust. This event will be taking place on March 3rd from 5:30-8:30pm.

AOH hosts book signing Feb 20 in Watertown

By BIM newsroom
February 5, 2025
BIM newsroom

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 platform for bereaved family and friends to pay homage to their lost loved ones.

The event is free and open to the public.

7 PM on Thursday, February 20th 2025

at Hibernian Hall in Watertown

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