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Eunice Kennedy Shriver, sister of President John F. Kennedy, was a leader in the field of intellectual disability and founder of…
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Galway native Róisín Lee is a welcome presence on the Boston Irish scene since arriving here in September 2023. From…
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For a man whose life was filled with adventure and daring, who loved the great outdoors and sports, especially boxing and kayaking,…
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We spoke with Wendy K. Northcross, executive director of the John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum, about her longstanding leadership at…
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Holyoke, Mass. – January 22, 2026 – The St. Patrick’s Committee of Holyoke today announced that celebrated Irish professional boxer…
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Anne Sullivan, known in her life as the Miracle Worker for her work with the blind, especially Helen Keller, was…
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Boston 26, a non-profit organization responsible for FIFA World Cup 26 tournament preparations and celebrations in the Boston region, has enlisted…
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MARTHA SHERIDANTOURISM TITAN Meet Boston President and CEO Martha Sheridan, recently won the prestigious 2025 ICON Award, presented annually by…
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On April 11, 2001, the Parnell Society of Dublin placed a granite marker at the grave site of Ms. Fanny Parnell…
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The post-Famine generation of Irish women in Boston and New England were typically relegated to jobs as domestic servants, nursemaids…
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Tourism leader Victoria Cimino has been named as the new president and CEO of Discover Newport, following a robust national search…
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On September 2, 2024, The Christa McAuliffe State House Memorial Commission unveiled a Christa McAuliffe statue at the New Hampshire State House…
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Acclaimed actress, author, and model Bridget Moynahan is the 2025 recipient of the John F. Kennedy National Award, issued annually by the St….
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Áine Greaney, Writer Noted fiction writer Áine Greaney has a new collection of short shorts titled, Trespassers, due for publication…
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Kip Tiernan, Photo courtesy of Rosie’s Place The next time you are exploring Boston’s Irish Heritage Trail, stop by the memorial…
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By Irish Boston Tourism Newsroom Regional tourism industry leader Michelle Cruz was confirmed on October 31, 2024 as the New Hampshire…
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Margaret F. Foley (1827-1877) was a highly-praised 19th century cameo artist and sculptor, who lived in Vermont, Lowell and Boston, Massachusetts…
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Molly (Page) Stark (1737-1814), whose husband General John Stark was a hero in the American Revolution, has been honored for her own…
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For nearly a quarter century, Patti Lloyd has been the go-to person for travel professionals all across the America, whose job…
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The Massachusetts State House has a number of beautiful and rare works of art and artifacts relating to the Irish-American…
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