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BOSTON – The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) announced today the launch of Boston Fan Zone at the Lawn on D, a family-friendly space for guests to watch select FIFA World Cup 2026TM matches. Alongside other enhancements to the Lawn, like the recently announced The Grove at the Lawn on D, the MCCA is pleased to offer free public programming for one of the biggest global events of…
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…
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…
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….
By Irish Boston Tourism Newsroom (May 13, 2026) – Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) announced today it hopes to set a Guinness World Record this spring by building the world’s largest soccer ball. The one-of-a-kind, 45 foot tall soccer ball will be placed at Piers Park II in East Boston this June and be visible from…
Rory McIlroy’s historic victory at the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Course is a defining moment in the career of one of Ireland’s most celebrated sporting figures. Rory McIlroy has become just the fourth golfer, and the first since Tiger Woods in 2002, to successfully defend his Masters title, with a gritty display in…
(April 14, 2026) — Flynn Cruiseport Boston opens its 2026 cruise season today, with a full schedule that includes 23 cruise brands and nine homeport vessels from April through November at the facility in South Boston’s Seaport District. Kicking off the 2026 season today is Norwegian Breakaway, the largest homeport ship in the cruiseport’s history…
(April 1, 2026)- Ireland’s Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan T.D., today announced details of America250 commemorative program marking the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and highlighting key Irish connection to this historic moment. Minister O’Donovan called the initiative “a partnership between national bodies, creative communities, historians, educators…
Boston is abuzz in 2026 as the city and region prepares for one of its busiest tourist seasons in memory! Three major events are on the horizon: FIFA World Cup Soccer matches in June and July, the 250th events celebrating American Independence on July 4th, and Sail Boston’s Tall Ships promenade on July 11-16. Other…
PRESS RELEASE The Boston Irish Tourism Association (BITA) has just released a new Revolutionary Irish Trail, chronicling the role of the region’s Irish and Scots-Irish in the American Revolution through public landmarks, including monuments, statues and historic cemeteries as well as libraries, museums and genealogy centers. The free map with descriptions is available in the spring issue of…
This summer, Massachusetts and all of New England is chanting “Olé, Olé, Olé, Olé” as tens of thousands of travelers from around the globe journey here for FIFA World Cup Soccer matches at Gillette Stadium (or Boston Stadium) in Foxborough. And no one is more prepared to greet them than Massport CEO Rich Davey and…
Congratulations to John Barros, the recently appointed Interim Executive Director of the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority, which hosts hundreds of annual conventions and meetings that generate over $1 billion annually in economic impact for Boston and Massachusetts, while also enhancing the civic life of local communities. Formerly the Chief of Economic Development for the City…
“Take the T” will be the common refrain throughout greater Boston this summer as thousands of fans stream into town to cheer on their teams at the FIFA World Cup soccer matches at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. The T of course is the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA), the regional transit system that provides subway,…
The Boston Irish Tourism Association (BITA) released its Annual Spring Travel & Culture magazine, highlighting New England’s robust St. Patrick’s Day and spring seasons, plus travel ideas for visiting Ireland this year. The 48-page magazine print edition is available free at visitor centers and cultural venues in greater Boston and New England and is also available online. “New England is overdue…
Irishman John Dunlap (1746-1812), a printer from Strabane in Co. Tyrone, produced the very first copies of America’s Declaration of Independence, earning him an important place in American history. On February 26, 2026, A Post, the Irish postal service issued a new stamp commemorating John Dunlap’s contributions to the American Revolution. Ireland’s Minister for Culture,…
Boston City Hall Plaza is the official FIFA Fan Festival site for the FIFA 2026 World Cup in Boston, officials announced today. The plaza will be the central gathering spot for fans to view matches on giant screens while also being part of a city-wide community celebration. Live entertainment, local food vendors and interactive fan experiences will…
Tripadvisor has named Dublin, Ireland as the top Solo Travel Destination in 2026, besting other iconic cities like Berlin, London, New York City and Cape Town. The category showcases “cities and regions that are perfect for travelers exploring on their own as solo travel continues to grow in popularity” Dublin was selected for “blending rich…
Holyoke, Mass. – January 22, 2026 – The St. Patrick’s Committee of Holyoke today announced that celebrated Irish professional boxer and Olympic gold medalist Katie Taylor has been selected as the 33rd Ambassador Award recipient. This prestigious honor is presented annually to an individual or group that has worked to strengthen the relationship between the…
Meet Boston’s brand-new winter celebration, Boston Frostival, is launching two exciting new activities in February: Frostival Lodge furnished by Wayfair at Copley Square, February 6-28, and Frostival Ferris Wheelon the Rose Kennedy Greenway, February 1-28, 2026. The Frostival Lodge furnished by Wayfair is a unique partnership between Meet Boston, Eataly, Wayfair and NBC Boston. Wayfair is recreating a winter lodge, with…
(January 16, 2026) – The Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade Committee honored 2026 Grand Marshal Michael J. Moriarty at its annual award dinner and reception at The Log Cabin in Holyoke. The prestigious Grand Marshal award is given each year to a person of Irish ancestry who has demonstrated exceptional loyalty to the parade, community, career, family…
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…
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:…
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…
(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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