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Each spring, the Charitable Irish Society holds its annual St. Patrick’s Day banquet on March 17 to celebrate the fellowship and good works of the group. Speakers at the dinner have ranged from U.S. presidents to contemporary authors and playwrights. Founded in 1737, the Charitable Irish Society is the oldest Irish organization in North America. Sponsorships…
The Irish American Partnership celebrates St. Patrick’s Day in 2026! Enjoy an inspiring program celebrating this most Irish of days, with musical performances, guest appearances and special messages of thanks. Contact Clodagh at clodagh@irishap.org or 617-723-2707 to find out about tax-deductible sponsorship opportunities. It is a wonderful way to give back while gaining a brand…
Nollaig na mBan (Women’s Christmas) is held each year in January throughout Ireland to celebrate women’s leadership within the family and community. The Irish American Partnership commemorates this tradition by highlighting impactful Irish and Irish-American female leaders. This year’s event is held at: Boston Harbor Hotel 20 Rowes Wharf Boston, MA 02110 More details coming soon. Please…
IF YOU DARE! Join the Irish Pastoral Centre (IPC) and the Boston Irish Dippers as they plunge in aid of the Irish Pastoral Centre’s Health & Wellness Program. Swimming not required. Tea/Coffee will be provided. This chilly events takes place at Wollaston Beach in Quincy (between the yacht clubs). Check back as the time is…
(October 23, 20250 – The Boston Public Library (BPL) has opened its first major exhibition in nearly a decade. Revolution! 250 Years of Art & Activism in Boston. The exhibit features more than 100 artworks and documentary materials from the BPL’s renowned Special Collections, and explores America’s evolving struggles for freedom, civil rights, and belonging. The…
On Wednesday, October 29, the Charitable Irish Society holds its Silver Key Award at the UMass Club in Boston, starting at 6 p.m. The 2026 recipients of the award include Most Rev. Richard G. Henning, Archbishop of Boston and Conor Shapiro, President and CEO of Health Equity International. The annual event serves as a fundraiser to…
Boston 26, a non-profit organization responsible for FIFA World Cup 26 tournament preparations and celebrations in the Boston region, has welcomed Massachusetts Convention Center Authority CEO Marcel Vernon, Sr. to the FIFA World Cup™ Boston 26 Honorary Board. “Marcel’s leadership and decades of experience in Boston’s convention and tourism landscape aligns perfectly with our mission to create…
The Milton Public Library is hosting an art exhibit in the Wotiz Gallery during the month of October 2025. Local Color by painter Vincent Crotty. Vincent is an Irish-born artist from Kanturk, Co. Cork, who has been living in Boston since 1990. Regarded for his landscapes, seascapes, nocturnes, and figurative paintings, Vincent paints with fluid…
(October 9, 2025) – Boston Irish Tourism Association announced today that the Harry McDonough Sailing Center at Castle Island in South Boston is being added to Boston’s Irish Heritage Trail this year in tribute to the Sailing Center’s beloved founder. The non-profit sailing center, which provides inner-city youth with a safe, fun and accessible environment,…
Join the Irish Pastoral Centre (IPC) on November 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., as they host the IPC Christmas Crafts Fair! The ladies of the Knitting Club and Friends will be hosting a Christmas Craft Fair at the Irish Pastoral Centre. This lovely, social occasion is a celebration that honors the Christmas spirit…
Join the Irish Pastoral Centre (IPC) on December 21 to celebrate Irish culture and tradition with the monthly traditional Irish music session. It’s a great way to celebrate the Christmas season! All musicians, singers, dancers and listeners welcome! The IPC invites the community to participate in a Community Lunch (12:30-2:00 pm) prior to its monthly…
Join the Irish Pastoral Centre (IPC) on November 16 to celebrate Irish culture and tradition with the monthly traditional Irish music session. It’s a great way to celebrate the Thanksgiving season! All musicians, singers, dancers and listeners welcome! The IPC invites the community to participate in a Community Lunch (12:30-2:00 pm) prior to its monthly…
Join the Irish Cultural Centre for the annual Open House and Grand Raffle! The Centre will celebrate the Holiday season in style with the drawing for the annual 50/50 raffle starting at 8 PM on the night. Raffle ticket sales will be available soon – please check back. Everyone is invited to join in the…
Join the Irish Cultural Centre for the 2025 Christmas Senior Appreciation Luncheon at the Irish Cultural Centre from 11:00am-1:00pm on December 9th. Enjoy a complimentary three-course meal, enjoy live music, and share delightful moments with great company as you celebrate the holiday festivities! Registration for this event is coming soon – please check back!
Join in the fun for a delightful morning of joy and cheer at Breakfast With Santa at the Irish Cultural Centre! Santa Claus himself will be making a special appearance to spread holiday magic and bring smiles to all the children’s faces. Children will have the opportunity to meet Santa Claus in person and share…
Join the Irish Cultural Centre in Canton for an evening of mulled wine, mince pies & treats as the Centre lights the Christmas tree to begin celebrations for the 2025 Christmas / Holiday season! Led by Chloë Agnew of Celtic Woman fame, enjoy Christmas carols by the ICC Chorus. After the tree lighting, head inside…
Family life can get complicated and for the large Irish Catholic Flaherty family, complicated is an understatement. Though Ellen’s Boys are a big part of this dramedy, the real center of this production lies in Ellen, the stubborn, pushy, and interfering Flaherty matriarch in a powerful performance by Victoria Bond. Emotions run high with some…
Since uncovering a missing bronze plaque to Commodore John Barry, tucked away in a Charlestown Navy Yard warehouse since 1981, we have been working with the Boston Art Commission and Boston National Historical Park for approval to refurbish the damaged bronze and find a suitable public setting for it in the Navy Yard in 2026,…
On Wednesday, October 8th, the Irish American Partnership’s young professionals network – the Young Partners – will convene for the 2nd annual Speaker Series event in the John Foster Salon at the Boston Harbor Hotel. Beginning with a networking reception at 5:30 p.m., this program features the founder of Leader Kicking, Tadhg Leader in conversation with Cathal…
Ireland’s leading folk group, The High Kings, are set to excite fans once again with the announcement of their Rocky Road Tour 2026. As global ambassadors of Irish heritage and storytelling, The High Kings have consistently brought the timeless tradition of folk music to audiences worldwide, earning them chart-topping success and widespread acclaim. With their…
After last year’s success of In Bits – Jarlath Regan is back in America with a totally new barnstorming standup show like nothing you’ve ever seen before. “The jewel in the Irish comedy crown” (The Examiner), in a world of relentlessly bleak news and constant negativity, take a break and make space for laughter and…
After a sold out world tour comedian and author David Nihill is back with his brand new show, Taking Tangents which promises to do exactly that. Leaving Dublin, Ireland where he was born and raised until the age of 22, David got drunk on travel and never quite hit sobriety of it. He has lived…
Kevin Hagan White, one of Boston’s most beloved and impactful mayors of the 20th century, was born on September 25, 1929 in Boston, the son of Irish-Catholic parents Joseph White and Patricia Hagan. He was raised in Jamaica Plain. Born into a political family – both of his grandfathers were well-known politicians – White followed…
Do you have a pet? Chances are the answer is yes. Around 66% of U.S. homes include at least one companion animal—that’s 86.9 million households. These homes have included the White House, which dogs, cats, horses, goats, birds, rodents and reptiles have called home. Through objects, photos, letters, recordings, film and interactive display, this exhibit…
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