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Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy’s Garden and Greenway along Boston Irish Heritage Trail

October 27, 2019

Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy (1890-1995), who held the Kennedy family together through tragedy and triumph for much of the 20th century, is permanently enshrined along Boston’s waterfront, with the Rose Kennedy Garden and the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway. The Rose Kennedy Garden is the first stop on Boston’s Irish Heritage Trail, a walking tour of twenty landmarks that tell three centuries of Boston Irish…

Frederick MacMonnies’ Once-Controversial Sculpture at the Boston Public Library

August 21, 2019

Boston Public Library Courtyard

One of Boston’s most interesting sculptures, Bacchante and Infant Faun, is displayed in the courtyard of the Boston Public Library in Copley Square, Back Bay. The masterpiece was created in 1893 by American-born sculptor Frederick MacMonnies, a disciple of Augustus Saint-Gaudens. MacMonnies gave the original casting to his friend, architect Charles Follen McKim, whose own masterpiece, the Boston Public Library, was being…

John Boyle O’Reilly Homage @ Holyhood

June 1, 2019

John Boyle O'Reilly Memorial

Patriot, poet, orator and editor John Boyle O’Reilly was a leading figure in Boston between 1870 and 1890. Born on June 28, 1844 in Dowth Castle in County Meath, O’Reilly was conscripted into the British Army as a young man, later charged with sedition against the British Crown and sentenced to life imprisonment in an…

Irish Immigration Exhibit at Mass State House, June 10-17

June 1, 2019

An exhibit entitled The Irish and Boston: An Immigrant Saga is running at the Massachusetts State House from June 10-17, 2019. Developed by the City of Boston Archives under the leadership of Director Dr. John McColgan, the acclaimed exhibit was first unveiled at the annual St. Patrick’s Breakfast hosted by South Boston’s State Senator Nick Collins in March. The…

Dave Burke’s Way

May 26, 2019

David Burke Way

Dave Burke of Lawrence, Massachusetts had a certain way about him. He was big-hearted, generous to a fault. He had big ideas and could quickly put them into motion. He was big on loyalty, tradition and kindness. In short, he was bigger than life. Dave’s devotion to Ireland, Northern Ireland and Irish-American heritage was truly…

Drogheda – Ireland’s Musical Mecca

May 20, 2019

Fleadh Cheoli Drogheda

What does it take to attract over half a million musicians and music-lovers from around the world to descend upon a medieval town in Ireland in the middle of summer? Of course, it is the Fleadh Cheoil na h’Éireann, Ireland’s Festival of Music, which takes place from August 11-18 in the town of Drogheda, County…

Irish Famine Memorial @ Deer Island

May 7, 2019

Deer island Memorial

A memorial commemorating Irish immigrants who were buried on Deer Island in the 1840s was unveiled on Saturday, May 25, 2019 on the island. Guests included Boston Archbishop Cardinal Seán O’Malley and Boston Mayor Marty Walsh. Master of Ceremonies was Eugene O’Flaherty, City of Boston’s Chief Archivist John McColgan gave the historical remarks, and Máirín…

Northern Ireland Is Game Of Thrones Territory

May 5, 2019

Carnlough Harbour, Carnlough, County Antrim

HBO’s wildly popular Game of Thrones has thrilled audiences around the world, and even though the last episode was aired on May 18, 2019, the spirit of the show lives on in Northern Ireland. That’s because many of the show’s 72 episodes were filmed there over the past decade, and Northern Ireland’s historic and dramatic scenery is…

The Colonial and Revolutionary Flags

March 27, 2019

Grand Union Flag used by George Washington at his Cambridge Headquarters in 1776 Here is an interesting summary of the variety of flags in the colonies at the start of the American Revolution, as reprinted in Irish American Almanac in 1876. The original source, according to the Almanac, was Appleton’s American Cyclopaedia. “In the beginning…

Newport: The Classic Coast

March 5, 2019

Newport Flower Show at Rosecliff

Newport anchors the Classic Coast – a place, a way of life and always in season. A destination for those captivated by abounding culture, rich history, unspoiled beaches, miles of scenic trails, distinctive shops, critically-acclaimed restaurants, one-of-a-kind accommodations and world-class events, Newport offers a vibrant calendar and extraordinary experiences the whole year through. Springtime welcomes the…

Abington Parade Celebrates 40 Years (March 2019)

March 1, 2019

Jack Bailey as St. Patrick

It began as a friendly $10 bet between Jack Bailey and one of his employees about whether Jack could organize a St. Patrick’s Day parade in Abington, Massachusetts, a town of 16,000 people located 20 miles southeast of Boston. Jack, who with his father Eddie ran Bailey’s Garage at the corner of Orange and Washington…

Boston Massacre Memorial was unveiled on Boston Common on November 14, 1888

November 16, 2018

One hundred and thirty years ago, on November 14, 1888, state and city officials unveiled the Boston Massacre Memorial on Tremont Street on Boston Common. Among the guest speakers were Governor Oliver Ames, Mayor Hugh O’Brien and State Representative Julius Caesar Chappelle, an African-American leader who advocated for civil rights, voter registration and political participation.The sculptor was Robert Kraus, a German…

Boston’s Maurice Tobin, U.S. Secretary of Labor under Harry S. Truman

September 3, 2018

Maurice Tobin and his wife Helen Photo Courtesy of Harry S. Truman Presidential Library This Labor Day, the Boston Irish Tourism Association pays tribute to Boston native Maurice Tobin (1901-53), who served as mayor of Boston and governor of Massachusetts before being named US Secretary of Labor by President Harry S. Truman. Born in Roxbury’s…

Seamus Heaney’s Home Place

February 5, 2018

Seamus Heaney was welcome everywhere he went. He was the quintessential modern bard, whittling words that moved the spirit, comfortable in the halls of academia, the local pub, or in literary salons from Boston to Belfast. Seamus died in 2013 and chose to be buried in the village of Bellaghy in County Derry, where he…

Massport Honors Tom Butler, South Boston Legend

November 7, 2017

Tom Butler Memorial Event

Massport recently joined local elected officials, and friends and family of Tom Butler to officially unveil the Thomas J. Butler Memorial Park in South Boston. The park is named to honor the South Boston resident, who was beloved for his many decades of community service and charitable deeds. As Director of External Relations for Massport,…

Thomas J. Butler Memorial Park Opens in South Boston

October 23, 2017

Massport recently joined local elected officials, friends and family of Tom Butler to officially unveil the Thomas J. Butler Memorial Park in South Boston. Joining Massport CEO Tom Glynn at the event were Governor Charlie Baker, Congressman Stephen Lynch, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, state Senator Linda Dorcena Forry, state Representative Nick Collins, City Councilors Michael Flaherty…

A Poetic Choice in Lawrence: Heaney & Frost

October 21, 2017

This essay appeared in The Boston Globe, October 25, 2002By Michael Quinlin Robert Frost would appreciate knowing that the road less traveled leads to Lawrence, which is where Ireland’s esteemed poet Seamus Heaney plans to read tomorrow evening. Frost, New England’s favorite poet, spent his formative years in this industrial city, where he got his education, worked in a…

Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, Causeway Coastal Route, Appalachian Trail

May 21, 2017

The Burren, County Clare

The Wild Atlantic Way Fresh ocean air and sea breezes, stunning seascapes and rugged coastlines, lush green fields and gently rolling hills, rural back-roads and picturesque villages, hidden lakes and flowing rivers. When you visit Ireland for your trip of a lifetime, why not align your journey with Ireland’s Great Outdoors! It is a perfect way to acclimate yourself…

Great Irish Lighthouses

May 11, 2017

View from Rathlin Island

Ireland’s lighthouses date back to the 5th century, when Irish monks established burning beacons on the Wexford coast. Today there are hundreds of lighthouses dotting the Irish landscape; many of them are still active and used for maritime purposes, while others signify a rich historical past of interest to visitors and residents alike. The Commissioner…

City Life – Belfast

May 7, 2017

Titanic Museum, Belfast

For visitors looking for an urban experience, Ireland has two cities you can’t miss. Dublin, the Capital of the Irish Republic, and Belfast, the Capital of Northern Ireland, are amazing places that blend together proud histories, bustling downtowns, and a distinct blend of history, culture and natural beauty that you won’t see anywhere else in the world. …

Massport Exhibits Entertain and Educate Travelers

May 7, 2017

Four Centurues of Innovation Exhibit

Travelers at Boston’s Logan International Airport have a new reason to linger in the airport between flights. Passing through the new Walkway between International Terminal E and JetBlue Terminal C, passengers can stop to view a fascinating new permanent exhibit entitled Four Centuries of Innovation. Unveiled last summer by Massport CEO Thomas P. Glynn and…

Bill Sullivan – Promoting All Things Irish in Lawrence, MA

March 12, 2017

Lawrence native William J. Sullivan is a leader of the vibrant Irish-American community in Lawrence and the Merrimack Valley. An educator in the Lawrence Public Schools, Bill served for 35 years as a Teacher, Assistant Principal, Principal and District Administrator until his retirement in 2009. Bill has also been a member of Lawrence’s Rev. James…

President Kennedy Forever

March 5, 2017

JFK Stamp

As part of the centennial celebrations of the birth of President John Fitzgerald Kennedy, the US Postal Service issued a Forever stamp in his honor. The unveiling of the stamp took place at the John F. Kennedy Library & Museum on President’s Day, before a large audience of public officials, historians, educators and members of…

Boston Honors Ray Flynn – Dedication: November 12, 2016

November 4, 2016

The Flynn family at Governor Baker's Office

How to get around in South Boston: take the Ray Flynn Bridge to the Ray Flynn Marine Park, then head over to the Ray Flynn Cruiseport. Ray Flynn, one of Boston’s iconic figures over the last half century, continues to receive accolades from city and state officials for his distinguished career as a politician, diplomat…