Boston Logan – Going Above & Beyond

Boston Logan

MASSPORT CEO Rich Davey and Assistant Director of Customer Service Brenda Corniel At Boston Logan International Airport, everything begins with the credo, “Going Above and Beyond.” Whether its new construction projects, new dining and concession options for travelers, or using technology to make it easier to get to and through Logan Airport, “Going Above and…

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Summer 2025 Greetings!

Political winds sweeping the world in 2025 have put a damper on the glorious pastime of travel. Where to go, where not to go, whether to even go, all seems mired in uncertainty. Tourism agencies, airlines and travel destinations are rightly vigilant. So are cultural festivities, heritage events and small businesses that rely on the…

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Boston Harbor Hotel Ushers in a New Era

Boston Harbor Hotel Balcony

The majestic Boston Harbor Hotel (BHH) along the city’s waterfront has embarked on a dynamic new chapter in its storied legacy, with a series of bold renovations and an expansive vision for the future. Boston’s only Forbes Five-Star waterfront hotel is reaffirming its place as one of the city’s most iconic and forward-looking destinations, with…

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FORE! Golfing in Ireland

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Did you know that the island of Ireland has more than ‘fore hundred’ golf courses! Duffers, putters, and professionals have cherished Ireland’s incredible golf courses since forever, but when Irish golfer Rory McIlroy had his stunning victory recently at the 2025 Masters Championship in Augusta, GA, the whole world was watching and thinking about Ireland….

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Signature Boston Events

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Boston is buzzing all summer and fall with hundreds of amazing events taking place downtown, in Back Bay, and all of the city’s neighborhoods and surrounding cities and towns. This year is a great time to Meet Boston, a city that never gets old. HOZIER IN CONCERT June 23-24 Ireland’s acclaimed artist Hozier performs “Unreal…

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Merrimack Valley Celebrates a Celtic Summer

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As summer sun casts its warmth over the hills and mills of Greater Merrimack Valley, the region pulses with the spirit of Celtic heritage. From Lowell to Lexington, Concord to Westford, this corner of Massachusetts is a vibrant tapestry of music, dance, and celebration. For those of Irish descent—and for anyone captivated by Celtic culture—take…

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Irish Traditional Music Festivals in Ireland

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Ireland’s traditional music is one of the world’s most vibrant and enduring folk traditions, stretching back to the ancient bards and blind harpists who roamed the countryside, entertaining the Irish in cottages, castles, or pop-up ceilis at the crossroads. The music retains its vitality and relevance year after year, producing new generations of musicians, singers,…

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Literary Boston

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Greater Boston is a vibrant place for live theater, literary events, cultural activities and more. Here is a sampling of upcoming theater, comedy and literary events in the coming months. Bravo! THEATER AND COMEDY Actress Aimee Doherty in Hello Dolly at Lyric Stage Boston Through June 22Theater: Hello Dolly (images above by Mark S. Howard.)Music…

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Fantastic Festivals

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Getting outside in summer is a pre-requisite in New England, especially after a dreary winter! Check out our schedule of outdoor and indoor festivals throughout New England that offer something for everyone, from June through December. Enjoy! July 19GLASGOW LANDS SCOTTISH FESTIVALLook Park, Florence Western Massachusetts is an idyllic spot in summer, with its charming…

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Musical Milton

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MILTON MUSIC FESTIVALJune 28-29Governor Hutchinson’s Field, Adams St., Milton A pleasant, care-free way to welcome the arrival of summer is at the Milton Music Festival, held at Governor Hutchinson’s Field atop Adams Street, looking out at Boston Harbor. The free, family-friendly event brings Milton residents and folks from neighboring Dorchester, Quincy and Canton together. The…

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Hospitality Legends

Boston Harbor Hotel Exterior

BOSTON HARBOR HOTELVision For the Future Since opening at Rowes Wharf in 1987, Boston Harbor Hotel (BHH) has been universally acclaimed by the hospitality industry, hotel guests and diners, corporate partners and travel media. A member of Preferred Hotel Group, BHH is Boston’s only waterfront Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five-Diamond hotel. Its award-winning architecture and…

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Spectacle Live Goes Celtic & Beyond

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Irish and Celtic music and dance are popular throughout New England not just around St. Patrick’s Day but all year round, thanks in large part to Spectacle Live, the region’s premier music promotion company. Based in Lexington, MA, Spectacle has booked five top-selling Irish and Celtic shows this summer alone, at concert halls in Massachusetts,…

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Women in the News

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MARTHA SHERIDANTOURISM TITAN Meet Boston President and CEO Martha Sheridan, recently won the prestigious 2025 ICON Award, presented annually by Boston University School of Hospitality. The award recognized Sheridan as an “Experience Innovator” who creates new and transformative paradigms in hospitality. As a seasoned tourism leader of more than three decades, Sheridan “has reimagined Boston’s…

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The Green Space: The Transformation of the Irish Image

Green Space

Throughout her career, NYU’s Professor of Irish Studies Marion R. Casey has been a prolific researcher, writer and commentator on the Irish experience in America. Her new book, The Green Space, examines “the variety of factors that contributed to remaking the Irish image from downtrodden and despised to universally acclaimed.” The Green Space, Casey writes,…

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Rockin’ The Bronx: A Novel

Rockin the Bronx

Singer, songwriter and novelist Larry Kirwin’s electrifying new novel, Rockin’ the Bronx, offers a searing, unfiltered portrait of Irish immigrant life in the Bronx during the early 1980s, with humor, pathos and excitement shining through. By Larry Kirwan Fordham University Press/ 376 pages/ $19.95 paper/ March 2025

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Open, Heaven: A Novel

Open, Heaven

This stunning debut novel from the acclaimed young Irish poet Seán Hewitt, is set in a remote village in the north of England. Open Heaven is a wonderfully written novel about desire, yearning and the terror of first love. By Seán Hewitt Alfred A. Knoph/ 210 pages/ $28 cloth/ April 2025

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The Battle For Boston:

Battle for Boston

How Mayor Ray Flynn and Community Organizers Fought Racism and Downtown Power Brokers Author Don Gillis was one of the community organizers and became a trusted senior advisor during Flynn’s decade in office. In The Battle for Boston, Gillis details how this savvy band of townies and out-of-town activists shifted the political paradigm from downtown…

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Light Bending: Collected Poems of Bill Nevins

Light Bending

Poet, songwriter, journalist and activist Bill Nevins tackles the world with truth and daring, never flinching from the powers that be, while never surrendering to the notion that “life can be pointless and transient.” He finds deliverance in love, family, community and the power of words. Nevins grew up in New York and New England,…

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Quincy: Welcoming Visitors Since 1625

Happy Birthday City of Quincy! The picturesque city of 100,000 residents marks its 400th anniversary in 2025 as one of the most historic and vibrant cities in New England. Located seven miles south of Boston, this bustling urban center is encircled by 27 miles of coastline facing the Atlantic Ocean and 7,000 acres of gently…

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Rockport Music – Always Sublime

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Folk music or roots music, classical or chamber, jazz or world music – everything sounds sublime and inspiring at Shalin Liu Performance Center in Rockport, MA. Curated by Rockport Music, this acoustically brilliant concert venue offers a stellar schedule of live performance year after year to this scenic fishing town north of Boston. All summer,…

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Seisiún: Irish Music, Arts & Cultural Festival

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The Stage at Suffolk DownsSaturday, September 6 & Sunday, September 7, 2025 Enter here for a chance to win a pair of tickets for both days – 5 lucky winners! Excitement is building throughout New England and beyond for the two-day Seisiún, Irish Music, Arts and Cultural Festival coming to The Stage at Suffolk Downs…

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The Sporting Irish

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The Irish Cultural Centre is a perennial winner when to comes to sports – one of Ireland’s greatest pastimes! From Gaelic games to golfing and running, there’s always something afoot at the Centre. GAA Games Each summer the Centre hosts the exciting summer season of Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) games, including football, hurling and camogie….

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The Hub of Irish Culture in New England

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For a true measure of the region’s vibrant Irish cultural scene, visit the Irish Cultural Centre this summer and fall. Operating from its beautiful 61-acre facility in Canton, MA, the Centre has been the cultural, social and sports hub of the region’s Irish community since it opened in 1999. Summer especially shines, with a steady…

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Sounds of Music in New England

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New England comes alive each summer and fall with hundreds of performances by extraordinary musicians, singers, dancers and storytellers. The concert and festival circuit is especially vibrant as touring bands from around the world play alongside amazing bands from the region. Read about some of our favorite concerts and outdoor festivals coming up from June…

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