Imagine Ireland . . . In Boston

By Ed Forry
February 4, 2011

Culture Ireland Sponsors Events
At ArtsEmerson’s Irish Festival
By R. J. Donovan
Special to The BIR
ArtsEmerson’s highly anticipated Irish Festival kicks into full swing this month with an eclectic program of plays, readings, discussions, and films (see Calendar in this edition for full listing). Funding for two plays in the Festival – the Druid Theatre’s “The Cripple of Inishmaan” and Abbey Theatre’s “Terminus” – comes in part from Imagine Ireland, an initiative of Culture Ireland. Both productions will tour nationally following their Boston engagements.

Snow forces postponements at Irish Cultural Centre, Canton MA

By Ed Forry
February 1, 2011

Due to the inclement weather, The Shamrock Club has been rescheduled for Thursday February 10, 2011 at Noon.
The ICC Volunteer Club Meeting has been rescheduled for Thursday February 10th, 2011 at 6:30pm. Light snacks will be provided and there are many opportunities to volunteer for our various events throughout the winter and spring. RSVP to info@irishculture.org or call 781-821-8291.

Ireland never disappoints the curious and active traveler

By Ed Forry
January 7, 2011

By Judy Enright
Special to the BIR

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when someone says “Ireland?” Well, probably green fields, sheep, and magnificent vistas. Sure, there are all three in Ireland but there’s so, so, so much more. It’s truly a place that has something for every taste. And, as they say, what’s not to like?
SHEEP

More Trouble for Irish Church

By by Bill O'Donnell
January 7, 2011
by Bill O'Donnell

By Bill O’Donnell
More Trouble for Irish Church – Boston’s archbishop, Cardinal Sean O’Malley, has not completed his report to the Vatican on the Dublin abuse investigation, but the situation in Irish Catholic Ireland at the moment can only be described as toxic, tawdry, and seemingly endless. The latest chapter in the Murphy Report just released describes a "breathtaking coverup" of a serial priest-abuser, Father Tony Walsh, by church officials for 17 long, painful years.

News Continues to Disappoint; Irish Turn to 2011 with Hope

By Ed Forry
January 7, 2011

By Joe Leary
Special to the BIR

Unemployment is high, existing salaries have been cut, taxes are being increased, furious bitter criticism is everywhere, politicians are screaming at each other, and amateur economic experts are demanding their economic solutions be adopted. Newspaper reporters are delighted to offer their own advice and commentary.
This is an unhappy time in Ireland.

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