Master clown Irwin explores the world of Samuel Beckett at ArtsEmerson Oct. 26 - Oct. 30

By R.J. Donovan, Special to BostonIrish
October 6, 2022
R.J. Donovan, Special to BostonIrish

Two-time Tony Award winner Bill Irwin is a master actor, director, writer, and clown known for an outstanding body of work crossing stage, film, and television.  Most important for Boston audiences, he’s coming to town to share an explanation and exploration of the words of legendary Irish playwright Samuel Becket

Putting It Out There: Leland Martin's first album, "Moonlighter," is the work of a ‘part-time’ musician with a full-time commitment to his craft

By Sean Smith, BostonIrish Contributor
October 6, 2022
Sean Smith, BostonIrish Contributor

It’s a niggling question familiar to the evenings-and-weekends musician who holds down a so-called “real job” (as if managing a full-time musical career isn’t a real job, but never mind) while performing concerts or participating in jam sessions off-hours: Am I really good enough to play music with the people who

Twenty years later, "Dead String Rhythm" lives on; Flynn Cohen relishes opportunity to finally showcase his first album

By Sean Smith, BostonIrish Contributor
October 5, 2022
Sean Smith, BostonIrish Contributor

Guitarist/mandolinist Flynn Cohen is taking the old better-late-than-never maxim to heart, and on the road – “late” as in 20 years late.

Brig St John memorial mass Sunday 10/9 in Cohasset

By Boston Irish Newsroom
October 5, 2022
Boston Irish Newsroom

All are welcome to attend the annual Memorial Mass this Sunday, 10/9 at 1 pm on the anniversary of the loss of the emigrant ship, the Brig St. John, off the coast of Cohasset in 1849.

Following the Mass, there will be a brief speaking program, light refreshments,and a wreath-laying ceremony. This event is sponsored by the Ancient Order of Hibernians.

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On July 24, 2022, at Croke Park in Dublin, ‘I found my place again and I belonged’

By John Connolly, Special to Boston Irish
September 21, 2022
John Connolly, Special to Boston Irish

 

 

The Background

Departing from my home in Milltown, Co. Galway, I travelled to Shannon in March 2001 and made my way to Boston for what I thought would be a short enough adventure for around six months. After a series of extensions, I found myself in Boston City Hall working for Mayor Menino’s Arts, Tourism and Special Events department where I was renamed Johnny Cannoli.

Travel, job experience highlighted this J-1’s time in Boston

By Rian Immigrant Center
September 21, 2022
Rian Immigrant Center

When Luke Doyle was presented with the opportunity to complete his third-year placement abroad, he knew he had to take it. Currently a third-year student at the University of Limerick studying International Business, he just finished up his time in Boston on the J-1 Intern visa.

The opportunity to travel as well as further his career drew him to the J-1 visa. It was a once in a lifetime chance, so he had to take it.

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