Here in New England, the Irish and Scots-Irish played pivotal roles during the Revolutionary War and…
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By Irish Boston Tourism Newsroom In 2026, Ireland is dedicating the entire month of August to…
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Here in New England, the Irish and Scots-Irish played pivotal roles during the Revolutionary War and…
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By Irish Boston Tourism Newsroom In 2026, Ireland is dedicating the entire month of August to…
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By Irish Boston Tourism Newsroom Rockport Celtic Festival Artistic Director Maeve Gilchrist (pictured below) has done it again. Each year the Scottish harpist gathers together an all-star cast of musicians, dancers and singers to convey the incredible musical journey of the Celtic nations. From Ireland, Scotland, British Isles, Galicia and Brittany to Quebec, the Maritime…
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By Irish Boston Tourism Newsroom Three immensely popular Celtic bands are returning to New England this summer, thanks to the tireless efforts of Spectacle Live, a concert promotion and venue management group led by Lowell native Pete Lally. First up is Gaelic Storm, pictured, performing at Cary Memorial Hall in Lexington on June 14. The…
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By Irish Boston Tourism Newsroom Greater Boston is bustling in summer 2026, with World Cup Soccer, America 250 and Sail Boston coming to town. As always, the Mass Convention Center Authority (MCCA) will be in the center of the action. Visitors this summer will flock to MCCA’s popular Lawn on D, Boston’s most innovative and…
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By Irish Boston Tourism Newsroom Boston is awash in a frenzy of fun, fandom and fever pitch this summer as visitors descend upon the area for three special occasions: World Cup Soccer, America 250 celebrations and the return of the Tall Ships. These events showcase all that Greater Boston has to offer. In addition to…
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Massachusetts comes alive each summer with outdoor festivals and festivities. We’ve compiled these top festivals throughout the Bay State – including these four with a distinctly rish/Celtic flavor. Enjoy! July 18GLASGOW LANDS SCOTTISH FESTIVALLook Park, Florence, Northampton The 31st Annual Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival on July 18 attracts local residents and visitors from everywhere! Nestled…
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By Irish Boston Tourism Newsroom “There are times when the chances of travel bring one to a spot at just a perfect hour,” wrote Elizabeth Boyle O’Reilly* of Charlestown, an extraordinary travel writer in the early 20th century. She was describing Spain’s Cathedral of Palencia, where “the interior in the dim light on a rainy…
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By Irish Boston Tourism Newsroom 2026 FIFA World Cup Soccer has arrived, and it’s now time for ‘The Beautiful Game’ to commence, along with all the pageantry and excitement that comes with the world’s largest sporting spectacle! Hundreds of thousands of football fans are journeying to New England from around the world to watch the…
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By Irish Boston Tourism Newsroom Boston Logan International Airport has been on quite the journey this past century. What started out in 1923 as a small field with two runways is today a world-class transportation hub with 120+ nonstop destinations. Logan is New England’s gateway to the rest of the world, and to many international…
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By Irish Boston Tourism Newsroom You scramble to go on vacation. You pack your bags, hold the mail, lock the door, rush to the airport, hurry to the gate and strap into your seat. You’re on high alert to reach your destination, tapping your feet, fidgeting with your phone. You’re bursting to get away. And…
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By Irish Boston Tourism Newsroom As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of its founding in 2026, Ireland is joining in the celebrations. After all, American independence in 1776 was made possible by the valiant contributions of Irish and Scots-Irish immigrants who joined the American rebellion. Of the Declaration’s 56 signatories, three were born…
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By Irish Boston Tourism Newsroom Need a helping hand with your trip to Ireland? Travel companies can help you plan a perfect vacation any time of year. Luckily for U.S. travelers, Tourism Ireland has designated North America as a top-priority market and they works with various travel groups and airlines who put together vacation packages…
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By Irish Boston Tourism Newsroom If you’re looking for a place steeped in American history, nothing beats Plymouth, Massachusetts, a beautiful coastal town hugging the Atlantic Ocean between Boston, Quincy and Cape Cod. With iconic landmarks such as the statue of Massasoit overlooking Plymouth Rock and the Mayflower II Ship, Plimoth Patuxet Museum and Pilgrim…
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By Irish Boston Tourism Newsroom The craic at the Irish Cultural Centre in Canton never get old, and that’s just one of many reasons to visit this beautiful facility just outside of Boston. There’s nothing as enjoyable as having a good time in a relaxed atmosphere while gathering with old friends and meeting new ones,…
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By Irish Boston Tourism Newsroom The magic of the highlands sparkles in Western Massachusetts this summer as the 31st Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival returns in splendor to Florence in Northampton on Saturday, July 18. Billed as the only festival of its kind in Massachusetts and the second largest in New England, this rain-or-shine celebration in…
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By Irish Boston Tourism Newsroom Since it opened in 1992, the JFK Hyannis Museum has given visitors a magical depiction of olde Cape Cod and the Camelot years, when President John F. Kennedy and his family spent their summers basking in the ocean breeze. That magic continues year round at the JFK Hyannis Museum, where…
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By Irish Boston Tourism Newsroom The Celtic spirit is alive and well in New England, fortified over centuries by generations of immigrants arriving from Ireland, Scotland and Canada, and replenished today by a constant flow of authentic, high level Celtic culture embedded in the region. That fine tradition continues in 2026, as scores of musicians,…
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By Irish Boston Tourism Newsroom Galway native Róisín Lee is a welcome presence on the Boston Irish scene since arriving here in September 2023. From her role at the Irish Pastoral Centre in Dorchester (IPC) to playing and publicizing GAA games at the Irish Cultural Centre in Canton (ICC) she brings her love of Gaeilge…
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By Irish Boston Tourism Newsroom Comhaltas Boston Offers Master Classes Aoife Griffin, director of the Boston Irish Music School affiliated with Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, has arranged masterclass workshops with three world-class Irish traditional musicians, taking place June 11 at the Irish Pastoral Centre in Adams Village, Dorchester. Classes for youth/beginners take place from 5-6:30 p.m….
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By Irish Boston Tourism Newsroom As state senator for the First Suffolk District of Massachusetts, South Boston’s Nick Collins is a leading advocate of preserving local history and heritage around the city. Growing up in Southie, it is second nature to appreciate both. The First Suffolk Senate District is one of Boston’s most diverse districts…
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By Irish Boston Tourism Newsroom From Quincy to Cape Cod to the Florida Keys, entertainer Harry French (1953-2026) made a living getting people to smile, sing-along, clap their hands and dance. The Quincy native and long-time Cape Cod resident was a one-man band, a pure entertainer and raconteur with a cadre of fans from Massachusetts…
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By Irish Boston Tourism Newsroom AISLING GALLERY & FRAMING229 Lincoln Street (Route 3A), Hingham Maureen Connolly of Co. Kerry and husband John Connolly of Dorchester offer a unique selection of original art, featuring artists such as Vincent Crotty, Christy Peterson, Mary O’Brien, Kathleen Sheehan and Sheila Connor. aislinggallery.com BRIDGET’S – AN IRISH TRADITION88 West Main…
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By Irish Boston Tourism Newsroom In 1851, Martin Milmore (1844-1883) and his four brothers arrived in Boston from Co. Sligo, Ireland with their widowed mother Sarah Milmore, along with thousands of Irish famine refugees fleeing Ireland. It was a difficult time to be Irish Catholic in Boston during this KnowNothing Decade, but the Milmores prevailed….
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Ireland has won a major travel award in the U.S. – Best Destination in Europe – for the 12th year in a row, reaffirming Ireland’s appeal here in the U. S. among American travelers. The award was presented to Tourism Ireland at the 23rd annual Travel Weekly Readers’ Choice Awards in New York. Pictured above:…
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We love Christmas and all its trimmings, from twinkling lights and tree ornaments, sweet aromas of cakes and spices from the kitchen to the swells of conversation and laughter as family and friends gather. Whether you are a lifelong resident or an intrepid traveler passing through, you’ll agree that Christmas in New England and in…
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