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Irish Famine Memorial @ Deer Island

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…

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…

Newport Flower Show at Rosecliff

Newport: The Classic Coast

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…

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…

Jack Bailey as St. Patrick

Abington Parade Celebrates 40 Years (March 2019)

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…

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…

Martin Milmore's Civil War Monument on Boston Common

How the Irish Imagined the Civil War

The 150th anniversary of the American Civil War (1861-65) starts in 2011, and organizers across the country hope it will help shape a national consensus – or at least a…

The 150th anniversary of the American Civil War (1861-65) starts in 2011, and organizers across the country hope it will help shape a national consensus – or at least a sincere dialogue – on American values and aspirations. The anniversary can also be a reminder of how society turns to art to explore grief, conflict…

The Kennedy Family in Hyannisport

Welcome to Kennedy Country

There’s no getting around it – Massachusetts is Kennedy Country.  From the cobblestone streets of Boston to the sandy beaches of Hyannisport, the Kennedy legacy is as much a part…

There’s no getting around it – Massachusetts is Kennedy Country.  From the cobblestone streets of Boston to the sandy beaches of Hyannisport, the Kennedy legacy is as much a part of Massachusetts as the Boston Pops, the Red Sox and a Cape Cod Clambake. Local Irish-Americans have a natural affection for President John F. Kennedy,…

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