On Being an Irish Entertainer: Seamus Kennedy Takes Questions

By Sean Smith
August 1, 2009
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For more than 30 years, Seamus Kennedy has presented his distinctive blend of Irish folk songs and ballads, contemporary and popular songs, and stage patter that invariably elicits belly laughs, chuckles, groans, and the occasional "did-he-really-say-that?" gasp of disbelief from the crowd.

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The Passing of a Legend: Mourning Jerry Holland

By Sean Smith
August 1, 2009
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Local friends and fans of Jerry Holland are mourning the death last month of the Cape Breton fiddling legend, who maintained close ties to both the Greater Boston and Irish music communities.

Mr. Holland, who had been battling cancer the past two years, died on July 16 at the age of 54. A memorial service and celebration of his life was held in Bras d'Or, Nova Scotia, on July 21.

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Green Dragon Finishes Fifth in Volvo Ocean Race

By Ed Forry
July 13, 2009

The Ireland-backed boat, the Green Dragon skippered by Skipper Ian
Walker, crossed the finish line in St Petersburg last month in 5th
place overall, after 37,000 miles, 11 ports, 10 countries and 5
continents. The boat's crew finished off with a welcome back
reception in Dublin on Saturday, July 11, the Green Dragon will sail
to Cork and then to Galway where she will be put on display. The
boat's crew made many friends in Boston during the race's two week
stopover at Fan Pier in May. The Green Dragon was sponsored in part

Irish Navy Flagship LÉ Eithne in 3rd Boston Visit

By Ed Forry
July 9, 2009

LE Eithne: Visiting Boston nowLE Eithne: Visiting Boston nowWith the Tall Ships in Boston Harbor this month, among the visiting ships is the Ireland Naval Service patrol ship LÉ Eithne, the flagship of Ireland’s navy.
It's the third visit to our town for the ship, which was here in 1986 and again in 2000. This year, during the Sail Boston festivities July 8-13, she is berthed at Pier 4 at the Charlestown Navy Yard. While in town, the ship will be open to the public. For more details on the festivities, visit www.sailboston.com

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