A Rare Bird Singing in Monaghan

By Thomas O’Grady, Special to Boston Irish
September 30, 2020

Thomas O’Grady, Special to Boston Irish

Outside of the larger-than-life figure of Patrick Kavanagh (1904-1967), Co. Monaghan has produced only a handful of poets whose work is known and read widely. The most notable of these include Mary O’Donnell and Aidan Rooney.

My unlikely college guides: Uncles Mick, Johnny, Leo, and Kiernie

By Martin McGovern, Special to BostonIrish
September 30, 2020

Martin McGovern, Special to BostonIrish

My father was a carpenter and my mother a secretary. Neither had any experience of university other than they believed in higher education and encouraged me to grab the opportunity.

Neal and Keating warn Johnson on Brexit moves

By Bill Forry, Editor
September 30, 2020

Bill Forry, Editor

Amid reports that Boris Johnson’s government might invalidate last year’s agreement for a “no-border” Brexit deal, US Reps. Richard Neal and William Keating joined two other colleagues in a stern message to Johnson on Sept.

BCs Gaelic Roots Series goes virtual ‘Lunchtime Series’ to debut on Oct. 22

By BostonIrish.com Newsroom
September 30, 2020

BostonIrish.com Newsroom

Boston College’s acclaimed Gaelic Roots Series will take on a different format this semester while continuing its mission of presenting accomplished performers and experts in Irish, Scottish, American, and related folk music traditions, according to the universiorty’s Communications office.

An account: Frederick Douglass and Daniel O’Connell meet in Ireland

By Peter F. Stevens, Boston Irish Staff
September 30, 2020

Peter F. Stevens, Boston Irish Staff

The brief meeting was one of titans.

BOOK REVIEW Merciful reading in troubling times

By John Duff
September 30, 2020

John Duff

Stephen Puleo

The Irish Film Festival Boston Turns 20 and Celebrates New Perspectives as Part of Two-Day Drive-In Event on October 9-10, 2020

By BostonIrish.com Newsroom
September 30, 2020

BostonIrish.com Newsroom

Boston, Mass., (September 29, 2020) –

What happens after you receive your green card?

By Rian Immigrant Center
September 29, 2020

Rian Immigrant Center

Once-busy executive cooks up his dream: His own restaurant

By Ed Forry, Publisher of BostonIrish
September 28, 2020

Ed Forry, Publisher of BostonIrish

Mike Sheehan found himself in a quandary a few years back. As he approached his 60th year, still able-bodied and holding a resume packed with major-league accomplishments, he was unemployed and at sixes and sevens as to what to do next.

The Irish community engages in discussions on Black Lives Matter

By Rian Immigrant Center
September 28, 2020

Rian Immigrant Center

On June 19, the Rian Immigrant Center partnered with Boston Irish and Irish Network Boston to virtually host a vital community discussion on Black Lives Matter.

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