For Martin Hayes, Master Fiddler, the Tune is What Counts – Always

By BostonIrish.com... (not verified)
October 30, 2010

By Sean Smith
Imagine if you had a one-time-only 30-minute lesson with one of the most eminent Irish fiddlers of the past two decades. Surely it would be like departing a banquet after eating a few hors d'oeuvres, or leaving an Oscar-winning movie once the opening titles concluded.
That's more or less what Berklee College of Music student Emilio Arredondo thought would happen when he got together recently with Martin Hayes, who came to the school for a series of individual instruction sessions. Fortunately for Arredondo, a little of Hayes wound up going a long way.

All rise please! Paul Murphy’s Court is now adjourned

By BostonIrish.com... (not verified)
October 29, 2010

Dorchester buried one of its favorite sons on Monday, October 25 when Judge Paul Murphy was laid to rest. A graduate of St. Mark’s School, BC High, Boston College, and Harvard Law School and a Korean war veteran, Judge Murphy had a long and distinguished career; first as a state representative and then as First Justice of the West Roxbury District Court.

Essentially shy and reserved, he nonetheless was an effective politician who won the respect and admiration of his colleagues as much for his humility as for his brilliant mind.

Remembering Dave Burke: Lawrence Hibernians Plan Nov 7 Memorial Dedication

By Ed Forry
October 29, 2010

The late Lawrence MA Hibernian leader David R. Burke will be memorialized with the dedication of a bronze plaque in his memory at the An Gorta Mor Memorial in Lawrence’s Immaculate Conception Cemetery on Sun., Nov. 7, at 1 p.m. Former Ambassador to the Vatican Raymond L. Flynn will be the principal speaker. He will be joined by Ireland’s Consul General to Boston, Michael Lonergan, and several AOH and LAOH national, state, and county Officers.

Three Irish Craft Merchants Visit Bristol's Claddagh Connection Oct 31

By Ed Forry
October 26, 2010

Denise Miller, proprietor of the Claddagh Connection in Bristol RI is hosting a “Once in a lifetime event- three Irish merchants are coming” to Bristol for one day to show their wares. On Sunday, Oct 31 from noon to 5 pm, Miller will host three Irish merchants: John Branigan, owner of Branigan Weavers; John Condron,owner of Fado Jewelers, Ogham Jewelry and John Christopher Designs; and Peter Collins owner of Mullingar Pewter. The store is located at 259 Thames St., Bristol, RI More details at thecladdaghconnection.com

Irish Lecture Set for Friday, Oct. 22 at ICCNE

By Ed Forry
October 20, 2010

"Easter 1916: The Heart of the Irish Revolution," a lecture by Professor William Matthews. A fascinating lecture of historical events in Dublin and tells the stories of the events that follow. Lecture begins at 8pm, pub is open before for food and drinks.
Date: Friday, October 22, 2010 at 8pm
Where: ICC, 200 New Boston Drive, Canton, MA 02021
When: Friday October 22, 2010 at 8:00pm
Cost: No charge for Members and Non-Members.
Free to enter

The Music Master of Grove Lane Joe Derrane Delivers from Heart and Hearth

By Sean Smith
October 20, 2010
Sean Smith

By Sean Smith
Special to the BIR

“Grove Lane” is to Joe Derrane what “Abbey Road” was to The Beatles.
No, you won’t hear Boston’s legendary accordion player doing covers of “Maxwell’s Silver Hammer” or “Here Comes the Sun” on his new CD, which will be out this month. But as the Fab Four memorialized the London recording studio’s influence on their music, so Derrane has likewise paid tribute to the place that has had a significant impact on his vocation — and his life.

Boston Celtic Music Fest- October Notes

By Sean Smith
October 20, 2010
Sean Smith

A column of news and updates of the Boston Celtic Music Fest (BCMFest), which celebrates the Boston area’s rich heritage of Irish, Scottish, Cape Breton music and dance with a grassroots, musician-run winter music festival and other events during the year.
-- Sean Smith

Coming closer to January -- The BCMFest Board is currently confirming its performer selections for the 2011 festival, which takes place Jan. 7 and 8, and will announce the line-up shortly. Once again, there were many outstanding submissions this year, and the board wants to thank all who applied.

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