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Ambassador Claire Cronin presented her credentials to Ireland President Michael D Higgins, and officially become US Ambassador to Ireland. The Brockton-born former Massachusetts State Representative resigned from the post last month. She took her oath of office January 19 in a ceremony at the Massachusetts State House, and left for Ireland with her husband and their two daughters just this week.
In an email message to BostonIrish.com received Feb 1, Millar said he plans to step down from his role as Exec Diector of Rian (formerly Irish Immigration Center), saying "Rian needs a new leader to take our work forward." The text of his message reads in part :
By Sean Smith, BostonIrish Contributor January 31, 2022
Sean Smith, BostonIrish Contributor
If there was ever something to spark warmth and joy in the dead of winter, this album is it – but then, “Day Is Come” would be just as welcome in the middle of a July inferno.
By Sean Smith, Boston Irish Contributor January 26, 2022
Sean Smith, Boston Irish Contributor
By Sean Smith
Boston Irish Correspondent
A look at some upcoming Irish/Celtic events in the Boston/Eastern Massachusetts area (subject to change pending Covid-related developments)
As late January rolled around, the Omicron outlook seemed to be improving in Greater Boston, which is certainly good news where live events are concerned. Hopefully, February will see thumbs continuing to point up.