George M. Cohan, Irish-American Song and Dance Man

George M. Cohan, (1878-1942), famed Broadway song and dance man whose songs helped define the World War I generation, was born in Providence RI on July 3, 1878.   A  statue honoring Cohan at the corner of Wickendon and Governor Streets in Providence  was created by noted sculptor Robert Shure, who also created  the Irish Famine Memorial in Boston and in Providence.  The…

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Greater Merrimack Valley CVB is Renamed Revolutionary Valley

Revolutionary Valley

The Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitor’s (GMV CVB) Bureau, one of the 16 designated tourism districts in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, recently announced a new name for the organization and new branding in June, 2025. The Greater Merrimack Valley CVB is henceforth known as ‘Revolutionary Valley.’ GMV CVB was first formed in 1992 in…

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NE Free Jacks Rugby Team Win 2025 Championship

The New England Free Jacks won its third consecutive MLR (Major League Rugby) championship this weekend, defeating the Houston SaberCats at the Centreville Bank Stadium in Pawtucket, RI. More than 5,700 fans attended the match. The Free Jacks are the first ever MLR team to win three championship titles and the first to ever go…

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Boston Irish Famine Memorial Unveiled on June 28, 1998

History is replete with stories about refugees from around the world coming to Boston, Massachusetts, seeking help from tragedies of historic proportions that were too massive for them to face. Very often they were poorly received, as locals feared the burden these immigrants would have on society.  One of the most compelling chapters in the…

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Bloomsday Events in Boston + Dublin

Bloomsday is a literary celebration held every June 16th in countries, cities, pubs and college campuses around the world. It is a tribute to Ireland’s famous writer, James Joyce’s (1882 – 1941) and his novel Ulysses. First published in 1922, Ulysses follows the movements of the novel’s main character, Leopold Bloom, through a single day…

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Boston Harbor Hotel’s 2025 Summer in the City Music Series

The Boston Harbor Hotel is bringing back the popular Summer in the City music series at 70 Rowes Wharf along Boston’s waterfront. The free music concerts take place Tuesdays through Fridays, from June 6 to August 28. Organizers say the the series is returning in 2025 “bigger, bolder and more vibrant than ever, with a fresh…

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Take the MBTA Ferry to Explore Boston from the Harbor

MBTA Ferry Service

The MBTA’s Ferry Service in Boston Harbor is a terrific way to experience the beauty and hidden treasures of historic Boston Harbor, while also visiting downtown Boston, neighborhoods such as Charlestown, East Boston and South Boston, and surrounding cities and towns including Lynn, Winthrop, Quincy, Hingham and Hull. For daily commuters, taking the ferry is…

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Boston Tourism Group Releases Summer 2025 Travel & Culture Magazine

PR Cover Summer 2025

June 4, 2025 – The Boston Irish Tourism Association (BITA) today released its 2025 summer/fall issue of Travel & Culture magazine, a free publication highlighting New England’s Irish and cultural communities, as well as travel tips for visiting the island of Ireland. Travel & Culture offers an array of New England concerts, music festivals, literary events, holiday…

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Welcome to JFK Library in Boston

Visitors to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum come from all over the world to be inspired and to remember one of America’s most beloved presidents, Boston native John Fitzgerald Kennedy. Open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the JFK Library sits on a 10-acre site overlooking Boston Harbor…

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Fall into Ireland

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Following the exuberance of summer, fall arrives gradually in Ireland, taking its time to blend into a colorful, easy pace with more room to move and an endless number of things to do. Here are some of our favorite ways to explore Ireland this fall. GALWAY INTERNATIONAL OYSTER AND SEAFOOD FESTIVAL September 26-28 The Galway…

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New England in the American Revolution

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The New England states played a central role in the American Revolution, especially in the early years of the war. This summer, as America 250 prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding in 2026, Machias, Maine and Charlestown, Massachusetts commemorate their distinctive roles in the Revolutionary War. BATTLE OF MACHIAS On June…

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Art and Beauty at the MFA

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A visit to the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) in Boston is always inspiring. Encircled by local colleges, cozy small restaurants and the stunning Back Bay Fens, a natural parkland designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, the exterior setting is almost as beautiful as the museum itself! The front entrance to MFA on Huntington Avenue is…

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Ireland Gets Spooky

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Did you know that Halloween began in Ireland? The annual tradition originated centuries ago, when  Ireland’s ancient Celts celebrated October 31 as Samhain, when spirits could visit the real world. The tradition eventually turned into Halloween, which is now celebrated throughout Europe and North America. DERRY HALLOWEENOctober 28-31 Derry Halloween is a dazzling street celebration…

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Kennedy Magic on Cape Cod

jfk Hyannis museum, cape cod

The next time you visit Cape Cod, make a special stop at the John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum. The wonderful museum on bustling Main Street pays homage to President Kennedy and his deep connection to Cape Cod, where he spent magical summers with his parents, siblings and cousins in his youth and later with his…

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Ronán Noone Teaches Online Playwriting Course

Ronan Noone

Award-winning, Boston-based playwright Ronán Noone is teaching an online course on the fundamentals of Playwriting. “Domestika hired me to teach a two-hour video course in playwriting,” Ronán says. “The videos have lessons, tips, short lectures and fun in-class examples of plays that will open writers up to ideas on structure, character, plot, and how to…

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Shaw Memorial Unveiled in Boston on May 31, 1897

Boston’s most iconic public monument, the Shaw Memorial, was officially unveiled on May 31, 1897.  The homage to the 54th Black Infantry Regiment of Boston is considered one of America’s most significant Civil War memorials.   It was the first public monument to accurately depict black soldiers in military uniform. The memorial was created by immigrant Augustus…

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Lawn on D Opens Its 2025 Season!

The Lawn on D, Boston’s most innovative and dynamic outdoor event space in the heart of the Seaport District, opens its 2025 season the first week of May. The 2.7-acre outdoor event space on D Street is right next to the Boston Convention and Exhibit Center, and is a perfect spot for conventioneers to unwind…

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Quincy’s Marina Bay Ferry Season Begins April 28, 2025

The popular Marina Bay Ferry in Quincy, Massachusetts resumes its new season on April 28, 2025, with exciting new operational changes to make the ferry ride more efficient and frequent, according to Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). The Marina Bay Ferry runs from April 28 through November 26 from Squantum Point in Quincy, with stops at…

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Girl Scout Troop Helped Restore Framingham’s Civil War Statue in 2001

A three-year effort by a local Girl Scout troop to restore a neglected Civil War statue was celebrated on April 28, 2001 at a rededication ceremony  in front of the Edgell Memorial Library in Framingham Center. More than 100 people attended the event.  The restoration effort was spearheaded by the Framingham Girl Scout Troop 2112,…

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Boston’s Omni Parker House: A Legend is Reborn

The reimagined Omni Parker House, one of America’s most beloved icons, is being unveiled this summer leading up to the historic hotel’s 170th anniversary. Located in the heart of downtown Boston, the Omni Parker House is an unwavering testament to the city’s storied past. With meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to preserving its legacy, the Boston landmark is…

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Swan Boats – Operatic Grandeur

Swan boats and tulips

In 2025, The Swan Boats in the Public Garden Lagoon is being added to the Boston Irish Heritage Trail, in homage to the Irish immigrant couple, Robert Paget and his wife Julia (Coffey) Paget, who launched the iconic attraction in 1877. A boatbuilder by trade, Robert developed a catamaran propelled by foot pedals to sail around…

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It’s Easy Being Green in Central MA

Worcester common in spring

Visitors to Central Massachusetts can think green when they come to this beautiful region this spring. The St. Patrick’s Day festivities each March bring out 40 shades of green as the city celebrates its Irish community with vibrant cultural celebrations. And the coming of spring brings a verdant splendor to the region’s 32 cities and…

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