The larger-than-life bronze statue of legendary quarterback Tom Brady is being added to the Irish Heritage Trail, a collection of…
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Any day of the week, any month of the year, any season you choose, Ireland offers you an inviting, engaging…
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Greater Boston’s acclaimed traditional Irish organization, Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann, is now accepting students for its 10-week spring semester at its CCÉ Boston Music School, which runs from January 26 through April 1, 2026. Deadline for enrollment is Monday, January 19, 2026. See enrollment form. Every level of musician – including beginners, intermediate and advanced players,…
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The South Boston Citizens’ Association has named State Senator Nick Collins of South Boston as General Chairman of this year’s 250th Evacuation Day Commemorations taking place in March, 2026. The announcement was made on January 6 by Association President Thomas E. McGrath, who stated, “The executive board and I look forward to working with Senator…
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Boston’s beloved family-owned travel agency Crystal Travel & Tours has introduced a new name, Kelturas Vacations, as it celebrates its 40th anniversary as one of New England’s most enduring travel agencies. The new name, announced on December 9, reflects both the company’s Irish origins and the services provided to valued clients. Crystal Travel & Tours was founded in 1985…
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An Irish man from County Kilkenny named Thomas White was part of the history-making Boston Tea Party on December 16, 1773, when angry Bostonians led by Sam Adams and the Sons of Liberty boarded three British ships and dumped 92,000 pounds of tea into Boston Harbor. Their act of defiance over “taxation without representation” was…
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(December 5, 2026) – FIFA World Cup 2026™ revealed today the schedule of which national teams are playing in which stadiums this June and July, when 48 national soccer teams take the field in 16 North American cities. Images courtesy of FIFA Boston Boston is hosting a total of seven soccer matches, including five group stage…
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PRESS RELEASE November 14, 2025Contact: Michael QuinlinIrishmassachusetts@comcast.net (Milton, MA) — The Boston Irish Tourism Association (BITA) today released its 2026 Winter Issue of Travel & Culture, a free tourism magazine highlighting cultural activities in New England and Ireland. The 48 page magazine, with a shelf-life through early March, 2026, is distributed at visitor centers and cultural venues…
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It’s beginning to sound a lot like Christmas, to paraphrase the popular lyric, especially here in New England, where holiday shows inspire, comfort and bring joy to listeners, from big concert halls to small churches and cultural venues. It turns out New England has a distinctive connection to holiday music, since many iconic Christmas songs…
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Since 2023, General Manager Phil Eng of the Massachusett Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)has been overseeing a major upgrade to greater Boston’s subway system and commuter rail and getting accolades from public officials and riders themselves. Recently, Phil was also named Interim Massachusetts Transportation Secretary, reminding us of Ben Franklin’s timeless adage, ‘If you want something…
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The City of Quincy was in the spotlight all through 2025, celebrating its 400th anniversary with style and verve. With a continuous array of curated events and concerts, history and heritage tours, festivals and parades, culinary fare and food truck fests, Quincy 400 organizers made sure that residents and visitors alike were welcomed, entertained and…
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On October 29, the Revolutionary Valley officially opened its brand- new Visitor Center in downtown Lowell with a spirited ribbon-cutting ceremony. The event brought together local officials, community leaders, volunteers and Revolutionary Valley partners to mark the beginning of a bold new chapter in regional tourism. Designed to be a welcoming space for visitors and…
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In 2012, Pete Lally founded Spectacle Live as a one-man company after working in various concert halls and cultural venues for 15 years. Since then, Spectacle has grown into a full-fledged concert promotion and venue management company with a wide reach across three states (MA, RI, NH), 11 concert venues and some 300 shows per…
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As Blackstone River Theater in Cumberland, RI celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2026, we talked with Russell Gusetti, executive director, about what makes the theater so distinctive as a musical venue, cultural center and community gathering space. How did the Theatre get started and what was your mindset in the early days? In July 1996,…
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Hyannis Port, Cape Cod was a magical haven for President John F. Kennedy and his family, who loved to vacation there and escape the pressures of public life. The John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum opened in 1992 to keep these fond Kennedy memories alive for visitors and residents alike. Located at 397 Main Street in…
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Managing Director & General Manager Stephen Johnston has been a mainstay of Boston’s hotel industry for more than two decades, including 12 years overseeing Boston Harbor Hotel, one of Boston’s most prestigious and renowned properties. Pyramid Global Hospitality, which owns BHH, has created a new position for Stephen in Phoenix, AZ, where he’ll become Task…
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General Manager John Murtha is a lifelong veteran of the hospitality industry, including the past 18 years at Boston’s historic Omni Parker House, the longest continuously operating hotel in North America dating back to 1855. He is taking on a new assignment, as Task Force General Manager for Omni Hotels & Resorts. We caught up…
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IN SAFE HANDSAn Illustrated History of Irish Traditional Music in Dublin 1893-1970 by Mick O’ConnorIrish Traditional Music Archive (ITMA) / 552 pages / $84 / June 2025 Written by Irish traditional flute player, music historian and collector Mick O’Connor, In Safe Hands features more than 600 rare photographs and 112 biographies of Dublin musicians over…
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BRIDGET’S – AN IRISH TRADITION88 West Main Street, Norton Since 1987, the mother-daughter duo, Bridget Daly and Lorraine Ryan, have specialized in authentic hand-made Irish clothing such as sweaters, caps and shawls, the shop also sells Celtic jewelry and imported sweets and teas from Ireland + home-made brown bread, perfect gifts for seasonal holidays, special…
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Ancient Order of Hibernians, Division 8, Lawrence Lawrence’s vibrant Irish community dates back to 1871, when Irish immigrants formed Division 8 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, America’s oldest Catholic fraternal organization. They named their chapter after parish priest Rev. James T. O’Reilly OSA, a 19th century champion of temperance and Irish independence. Today, AOH…
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Boston’s Irish Heritage Trail was created in 1994 to chronicle the illustrious history of the city’s Irish community. In 2025, we began adding new landmarks to the trail in downtown Boston and the neighborhoods, while also expanding the trail across Massachusetts. We are excited to add these two special landmarks to the Irish Heritage Trail…
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With America 250 being celebrated across the nation and other countries in 2026, New England is creating a Revolutionary Irish 250 Trail to chronicle Irish and Scots-Irish heroics in the American Revolution. This story is being told through the lens of public art –including historic cemeteries, statues, monuments and battlegrounds – and through iconic institutions…
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America250 Executive Vice President Jennifer Condon and Commissioner Joe Crowley pictured at Hillsborough Castle ahead of their two-day visit to Northern Ireland. (November 3, 2025) – Northern Ireland Communities Minister Gordon Lyons and Department for the Economy NI Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald have welcomed a landmark visit by the America250 Commission this week to formally…
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Tourism Ireland Press Release – (October 28, 2025) — County Tipperary has been recognized in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2026 list, which highlights the top 25 destinations to visit around the globe in the year ahead. The globally renowned travel authority has praised Tipperary for its dramatic landscapes, thriving culinary scene and iconic heritage…
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As part of Quincy 400 celebrations taking place throughout 2026, a new mural paying homage to the city’s industrial past was created by artist Shane Leonard at the Willard Street underpass in West Quincy. The mural honors distinctive Quincy’s role as The Granite City in 19th century America. The mural honors distinctive Quincy’s role as The…
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