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This spring, take some time to Meet Boston, a beautiful American city that unleashes a pastiche of color, brightness and brilliance from April to June, when the city comes alive with special events that draw visitors from around the world. So many iconic Boston events happen during this season, including Red Sox opening day at…
There’s still time to secure the early-bird rate, so please assemble your team and secure your spot early as this event consistently sells out! Foursomes are $1,250 if purchased before May 1st, and $1,350 if purchased after May 1st. In the spirit of giving back, Meet Boston proudly continues its support of The Preston Settles…
The famous Boston Athletic Association (BAA) was founded in the late19th century by an unlikely coalition of leading Boston Brahmins and a famous Irish rebel, John Boyle O’Reilly (1844-90). The BAA was created at a time when amateur sports were increasingly popular across the United States. There were many collegiate teams in greater Boston and numerous small associations, but the…
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Start your travel off right by getting to Boston Logan International Airport with a plan! Massport has put together this handy Travel Playbook to make your trip smooth and enjoyable. Getting to the Airport For a comfortable and convenient ride to Logan, leave your car at home and take the Logan Express bus, the MBTA…
On April 11, 2001, the Parnell Society of Dublin placed a granite marker at the grave site of Ms. Fanny Parnell at Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, honoring her role as a patriot and poet of Ireland. The ceremony was led by Ireland’s ambassador to the United States Sean O hUuiginn, Irish government official Frank Murray and members…
Whether you are traveling across the globe for an international conference in Boston or driving across town to an annual community banquet, you’ll always get a first-class welcome from Massachusetts Convention Center Authority, whose world-class venues in Boston and Springfield, MA are designed for every type of group, big and small. State-of-the-art facilities and great…
Donegal-based vocal power-house quartet Onóir make their inaugural LIVE appearance at the Irish Cultural Centre! Contemporary Irish folk group Onóir formed in 2020, when Donegal musicians Tom McHugh, Declan Gaughan, Deane Connaghan, and Diarmaid McGee, joined forces to create a contemporary version of the famous Irish folk ballad; “The Auld Triangle”, the video went on…
In celebration of National Library Week, April 6-12, 2025, here is an overview of public, academic and private libraries in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Massachusetts has 370+ public libraries and 1,400 academic and specialized libraries, including nine library networks that provide the library catalog, the ability to borrow from neighboring libraries, circulation, patron registration, public Internet access and…
Presented by Global Arts Live, UNLEASHED is a new show featuring the electrifying Scottish folk band Talisk and the audacious Irish dancing duo, the Gardiner Brothers, celebrating tradition, modernity, and innovation in a thrilling fusion of sound and movement. UNLEASHED was scheduled to perform at the Berklee Performance Center on February 22 but the show…
Congratulations to Dan Coll of Boston’s famous Union Oyster House, who was declared the winner of the 17th Annual Oyster Shucking Competition at the Seafood Expo North America conference. The highly anticipated competition took place on March 17, 2025 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center in the city’s Seaport District, where the Expo holds its annual…
Porter Square Books in Cambridge, MA is welcoming Irish novelist Niall Williams to read from his new book, Time of the Child on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. The event is taking place at 1815 Mass. Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140, in Screening Room (L-030) located on the lower level of the Porter Square Books building (Lesley’s…
John Barry, a naval hero in the American Revolution, was born on March 25, 1745 in County Wexford, Ireland. His parents were James Patrick john Barry and Mary Ellen Cullen. Barry was “born in the townland of Ballysampson and lived his boyhood in the townland of Rostoonstown, both in the parish of Tacumshane,” according to…
Enjoy Plugged In Band at the JFK Library, bringing music by students with and without disabilities, performing some musical favorites for all ages. The performance will end with everyone coming together to sing a group song. Join in by singing along, getting up and dancing, and expressing yourself while listening to the musical performances. FREE….
The road from Tuam, Co. Galway, goes right to Boston this summer, as Ireland’s beloved rockers the Saw Doctors return to MGM Music Hall at Fenway for what promises to be another fabulous night of music and fun! The Rollicking band, known for its infectious melodies and humorous stage presence, is the perfect summer night…
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The MGM Music Hall at Fenway is a 5,009-capacity music venue located on the property of Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. It is a state-of-the-art, multi-purpose performing arts center that occupies roughly 91,500 square feet on four levels. The venue is an effort spearheaded by Fenway Music Company, a collaboration between Fenway Sports Management and entertainment giant…
The Boston and New England Rose of Tralee Selection night is fast approaching and the ICC welcomes all the families, friends, and colleagues of the 2025 Boston and New England Rose of Tralee contestants to this year’s selection evening! Enjoy a night of entertainment, with a special performance by Irish Tenor Ciaran Nagle during the…
Aoife Griffin, newly-appointed Director of the Boston Comhaltas Irish Music School, is a highly-regarded fiddle player who is making an impact on the Boston Irish music scene since moving here in 2021. We caught up with Aoife to find out more. Tell us about your background I am a traditional Irish fiddle player from County…
The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum is one of Boston’s most popular destinations, and welcomes local residents, school classes, convention groups and visitors from around the world to come and be inspired. Open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the JFK Library sits on a 10-acre site overlooking Boston…
The Boston Irish Heritage Trail, a three mile walk covering 20 public landmarks and depicting three centuries of Irish-American history, is expanding to include more sites in 2025. Stretching from the city’s waterfront through downtown and Back Bay and over to Fenway Park, the Irish Heritage Trail features some of Boston’s finest public art and…
The Boston Irish Tourism Association released its Annual Spring 2025 Travel & Culture magazine today, highlighting New England’s robust St. Patrick’s Day and spring season, plus travel ideas for visiting Ireland this year. The 48 page magazine is available for free at visitor centers and cultural venues in greater Boston and throughout New England, and is also available in digital form…
Journey below the sea in this story of fantasy, courage, and wonder from Chinese folklore. Tanglewood Marionettes bring to life fantastic sea creatures and a fearless grandmother who goes in search of the Dragon King when things go amiss in the land above.
Every Monday throughout the year (except Holidays), the ICC presents set dancing with Cait Bracken at 6:30 pm. Set dancing is a form of social dancing which has been popular in Ireland for over 150 years. Sets are danced by four couples in a square. Open to beginners and dancers with some experience, this is…
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