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Gaelic Storm: Roll Out The Barrel Tour

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Gaelic Storm takes a blue-collar, hard-nose approach to touring, consistently traveling the US and forging a unique path in the…

Gaelic Storm takes a blue-collar, hard-nose approach to touring, consistently traveling the US and forging a unique path in the Celtic music world here and abroad. “You have to see us live. We are the true working-man’s’ band,” says longtime member Ryan Lacey. “We still, and most likely always will, tour most of the year,…

Evacuation Day

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Evacuation Day is a sacred anniversary in South Boston, commemorating March 17, 1776, when colonial troops forced the British to…

Evacuation Day is a sacred anniversary in South Boston, commemorating March 17, 1776, when colonial troops forced the British to evacuate Boston by aiming cannons at their naval fleet in Boston Harbor from atop Dorchester Heights.  Their brave actions ended the 11-month Siege of Boston.  This year, Evacuation Day is being commemorated with a mass…

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St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast Celebration in Boston 2025

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The Irish American Partnership celebrates St. Patrick’s Day in 2025. Check back for details on the keynote speaker. Please contact…

The Irish American Partnership celebrates St. Patrick’s Day in 2025. Check back for details on the keynote speaker. Please 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 advantage with a highly influential audience providing new business opportunities.

Paul Byrom

Paul Byrom: Isle of Hope Tour

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Paul Byrom returns to the United States following the success of his latest album How Will You Remember Me. Enjoy…

Paul Byrom returns to the United States following the success of his latest album How Will You Remember Me. Enjoy Paul’s exquisite tenor voice singing some of your favorite Irish classics, as well as some of his favourite mainstream songs and theatre classics, and some well known modern classics also. Suitable for all ages and…

Senator Nick Collins with his wife and children

St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast Hosted by Senator Nick Collins

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State Senator Nick Collins hosts the 2024 Annual St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast – live on Sunday March 16 from 9…

State Senator Nick Collins hosts the 2024 Annual St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast – live on Sunday March 16 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Ironworkers Local 7 Union Hall in South Boston. The event will be Livestreamed on both Caught In Southie and Boston Neighborhood Network and broadcast locally on BNN. The event will also be broadcast live…

Girls dressed in green dancing on Family Day

ICC Presents: A Family St. Patrick’s Day

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Join the ICC for an unforgettable weekend of St. Patrick’s festivities. Enjoy Family Day on the 15th (10 am – 5 pm)…

Join the ICC for an unforgettable weekend of St. Patrick’s festivities. Enjoy Family Day on the 15th (10 am – 5 pm) with music by Strawberry Hill & Slainte, Bell & Son, Irish step dance performances, crafts, face painting and games – there’s something for everyone to enjoy (AD: $25, CH: $10). Food & Beverage available for…

Event Flyer for Saint Patrick's Celebration with images of balloons and clovers

IPC St. Patrick’s Day Celebration

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Join the Irish Pastoral Centre on March 14th at Florian Hall to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the Annual Mass…

Join the Irish Pastoral Centre on March 14th at Florian Hall to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the Annual Mass & Blessing of Shamrocks. Corned Beef Dinner will be served following the service with music & dancing with Erin’s Melody. It’s a great way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! Pre-registration is required.

A Man of No Importance Play Poster - Running Feb 21 - Mar 22

A Man of No Importance

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Runs through March 22. Based in Dublin in the 1960s, A Man of No Importance is a charming musical about…

Runs through March 22. Based in Dublin in the 1960s, A Man of No Importance is a charming musical about the redemptive power of theatre, love, and friendship. In this New England Premiere of the recently reimagined version of this beloved classic, A Man of No Importance revolves around bus conductor Alfie Byrne and his…

Boston Cream Pie

Historic Omni Parker House

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The Omni Parker House has been a timeless icon in the city of Boston since 1855, quickly becoming part of…

The Omni Parker House has been a timeless icon in the city of Boston since 1855, quickly becoming part of the city’s very fabric. In the 19th century it was a gathering place for literary geniuses such as Ralph Waldo Emerson and Charles Dickens.  In the 20th century, Irish-American politicians such as James M. Curley…

Riverdance Heartland Kick Line

Riverdance 30: The New Generation

For the past 30 years, generations of girls and boys have taken up Irish step dancing, thanks to Riverdance, one…

For the past 30 years, generations of girls and boys have taken up Irish step dancing, thanks to Riverdance, one of the world’s most acclaimed theatrical shows.  Riverdance 30 – The New Generation, returns to the Boch Center Wang Theatre in Boston for eight performances from April 8 – 13, 2025.  It was 30 years…

Niall Williams

Literary Events

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The wellspring of Irish literature is gushing these days with inspiring new novelists, short story writers, poets and scholars publishing,…

The wellspring of Irish literature is gushing these days with inspiring new novelists, short story writers, poets and scholars publishing, reading and discussing their latest works. Irish folklore and heritage get top billing at the John J. Burns Library at Boston College on March 12. Editors Cormac O’Malley and Patrick Mahoney discuss their new book,…

Illustrations of Celtic instruments (harp, violin, etc) on a background of musical notes. Text: Traditional Irish Music Session

IPC Presents: Monthly Irish Music Session

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Join the Irish Pastoral Centre on April 27th at the IPC Hallet Street headquarters to celebrate Easter and spring with…

Join the Irish Pastoral Centre on April 27th at the IPC Hallet Street headquarters to celebrate Easter and spring with the monthly traditional Irish music session. It’s a great way to welcome the spring season! Pre-registration is required.

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Dine Out Boston 2025

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Formerly known as Restaurant Week Boston®, Dine Out Boston offers some of Boston’s finest dining. Try a new restaurant or…

Formerly known as Restaurant Week Boston®, Dine Out Boston offers some of Boston’s finest dining. Try a new restaurant or get back to an old favorite. Enjoy a multi-course prix fixe lunch or dinner served at one of the participating restaurants. Each participating restaurant selects one of the four price options. Also, check back for…

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Dine Out Boston

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Dine Out Boston offers visitors and locals the perfect opportunity to discover why Boston is one of the culinary capitals…

Dine Out Boston offers visitors and locals the perfect opportunity to discover why Boston is one of the culinary capitals of the world!  Taking place on February 23 to March 15, 2025, Dine Out Boston features dozens of participating restaurants offering prix fixe menus at multiple price points for lunch and dinner. From seafood and…

Girls Irish dancing

Patriot Place Irish Festival Expands to Three Days, March 15-17, 2025

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The 14th Annual Irish Festival at Patriot Place, one of the region’s most popular events each March, is expanding in…

The 14th Annual Irish Festival at Patriot Place, one of the region’s most popular events each March, is expanding in 2025 as it goes from a one to three-day celebration of Irish culture in greater Boston on March 15-17.  The events at Patriot Place North Marketplace is free and open to the public and takes…

Police marching in Saint Patrick's Day Parade

2025 Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade

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Starts: Broadway MBTA Stop, South Boston 617-268-7955 Route Information here. The parade begins on West Broadway (easterly) and ends at…

Starts: Broadway MBTA Stop, South Boston 617-268-7955 Route Information here. The parade begins on West Broadway (easterly) and ends at Dorchester Avenue.

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ICC Presents: Set Dancing with Cait Bracken

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Every Monday throughout the year (except Holidays), the ICC presents set dancing with Cait Bracken at 6:30 pm. Set dancing…

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…

Being Irish in Southie

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South Boston’s distinction as the nation’s most Irish-American community goes back to the 19th century, when Irish immigrants first settled…

South Boston’s distinction as the nation’s most Irish-American community goes back to the 19th century, when Irish immigrants first settled here. They formed a cohesive Irish-American neighborhood centered on family, faith and public service, a spirit that has endured for more than two centuries. Read about two South Boston traditions, the St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast…

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ICC Presents: Irish-American Country Social Dancing

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Instructor Winnie Henry and her team bring a regional favorite to the Irish Cultural Centre by popular demand. This special…

Instructor Winnie Henry and her team bring a regional favorite to the Irish Cultural Centre by popular demand. This special event takes place after Monthly Mass and is open to all ages with no experience required! Lessons are from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. You will learn the Seige of Ennis and quickstep, and how to…

Riverdance 30 – The New Generation

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Celebrating 30 phenomenal years as one of the world’s most beloved cultural productions, Riverdance 30 – The New Generation is…

Celebrating 30 phenomenal years as one of the world’s most beloved cultural productions, Riverdance 30 – The New Generation is returning to the Boch Center Wang Theatre in Boston for eight performances, April 8-13, 2025. Since Riverdance first emerged onto the world stage, its fusion of Irish and international dance and music has captured the…

Illustration of Bunnies and Easter Eggs

ICC Presents: Easter Egg Hunt & Family Fun Day

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Come to the Irish Cultural Centre to enjoy the annual  Easter Family Breakfast morning.  The Easter Bunny will be on…

Come to the Irish Cultural Centre to enjoy the annual  Easter Family Breakfast morning.  The Easter Bunny will be on site alongside a full morning of activities!

4.15 Boston Day, overlaid on the Boston Skyline and photos of first responders

One Boston Day

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One Boston Day is held annually on April 15th to commemorate the Boston Marathon bombings. Each year, the day serves…

One Boston Day is held annually on April 15th to commemorate the Boston Marathon bombings. Each year, the day serves as an opportunity to celebrate the resiliency, generosity, and strength demonstrated by the people of Boston and those around the world in response to the tragedy of April 15th, 2013. You are welcome to share…

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Delta Air Lines

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Delta Air Lines is the U.S. global airline leader in products, services, innovation, reliability and customer experience. Powered by its…

Delta Air Lines is the U.S. global airline leader in products, services, innovation, reliability and customer experience. Powered by its 80,000 people staff members around the world, Delta continues to invest billions in its people, delivering a world-class travel experience and generating industry-leading shareholder returns. Today, Delta is the world’s No. 1 airline by total…

Terminal E (international flights) at Logan Airport

Edward L. Logan International Airport

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Boston’s Logan International Airport is the major facility serving the New England region. With 55+ international and 75+ domestic direct…

Boston’s Logan International Airport is the major facility serving the New England region. With 55+ international and 75+ domestic direct flights daily, Logan is a major hub connecting travelers from around the world. Logan Airport has four passenger terminals, each with its own ticketing, baggage claim, and ground transportation facilities. The airport was named for…

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