Belfast International Arts Festival (BIAF 2020) now online thru Nov 1

By Ed Forry
October 15, 2020

by Ed Forry

Molly Madigan adds a folk-rock opera to her ‘Tam Lin’ portfolio

By Sean Smith, Special to BostonIrish
October 10, 2020

Sean Smith, Special to BostonIrish

Molly Pinto Madigan can’t tell you exactly when or how she first came across the centuries-old Scottish folk ballad “Tam Lin.” All she knows is, it has occupied a pretty large part of her life since then.

Boston Irish Music Reviews October 2020

By Sean Smith, Special to BostonIrish
October 10, 2020

Sean Smith, Special to BostonIrish

The Coronas, “True Love Waits” •

The Bellwether way: ‘We give each other the space we need to make the music’

By Sean Smith, Special to BostonIrish
October 10, 2020

Sean Smith, Special to BostonIrish

It’s a somewhat improbable combination of voices: West Country English, Scottish/Orkney Islands, and west suburban Boston.

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

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Belfast International Arts Festival (BIAF 2020) now online thru Nov 1

Molly Madigan adds a folk-rock opera to her ‘Tam Lin’ portfolio

Boston Irish Music Reviews October 2020

The Bellwether way: ‘We give each other the space we need to make the music’

A Rare Bird Singing in Monaghan

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

Neal and Keating warn Johnson on Brexit moves

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

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

BOOK REVIEW Merciful reading in troubling times

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