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By Sean Smith, BostonIrish Contributor January 4, 2022
Sean Smith, BostonIrish Contributor
The 19th annual BCMFest (Boston Celtic Music Fest) will take place in virtual format from Jan. 13 to Jan. 16, with some of Greater Boston’s favorite Celtic acts, including Matt & Shannon Heaton, Hanneke Cassel & Mike Block, Copley Street, Rakish, and Scottish Fish.
Notice from Boston's Irish Pastoral Center Wed., 12/22/21
Dear Friends,
We have just received news that Sr Veronica Dobson passed away peacefully this morning. The IPC will host a live stream mass on December 29th. More details to follow. Sr Veronica led the Pastoral Centre for 17 years, setting the bar for our standard of care. May she rest in peace.
A little gift from A Christmas Celtic Sojourn as a Thank You for your support during this tumultuous season! We would not be here without your support. Receive $15 Off A Streaming Pass To Any Of Our Remaining Virtual Dates* From now until January 2nd!
The U.S. Senate on Saturday, Dec 18 confirmed Rep. Claire Cronin of Easton as U.S. ambassador to Ireland.
The voice vote approval clears the way for Cronin to leave the House, where she serves as majority leader in Speaker Ron Mariano's leadership team, and for Mariano to eventually fill a major slot in the House hierarchy.
President Joe Biden, who Cronin supported in last year's presidential election, nominated Cronin over the summer. The Senate approved Cronin's nomination on a voice vote.