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The name Cantrip is an Old Scots word meaning a charm, magic spell or piece of mischief and it aptly describes the unexpected twists and turns in their musical arrangements, likewise the compelling potency of their musicianship. Swirling border pipes, raging fiddle, thunderous guitar and three rich voices blend to create a sound energetic enough…
After thirty years as one of the world’s leading Celtic Rock bands, The Young Dubliners have begun work on their tenth studio album (with longtime producer Irish-born Tim Boland) while still maintaining their busy tour schedule. They have returned to the road post-pandemic stronger than ever and determined to bring their fusion of Celtic and…
The Plymouth Arts & Crafts Festival takes place on the Plymouth Public Library lawn. This is a rain or shine event. Enjoy over 50 artisans, plenty of food, music entertainment and family activities, food trucks, silent auction, Lego contest & more! Festival proceeds will be used to support the many cultural, artistic and educational programs…
Celtic Thunder: Celebrate Your Favorite Songs In 2007 producer Sharon Browne filmed the first ever Celtic Thunder show at the Helix in Dublin, Ireland. The concept was to feature a group of men from Ireland and Scotland, who range in age from 21 to 42, and feature songs that celebrate a common Celtic heritage. The…
Each August, the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce hosts this free family event along the city’s beautiful waterfront. Activities include a beloved duck race, live entertainment, the popular classic car show and more than 200 arts & crafts vendors and local non-profits. It is a perfect way to enjoy one of American’s most historic cities….
South Shore Art Center is delighted to announce that they are currently planning a marvelous 2026 Arts Festival for Father’s Day weekend on Cohasset Town Common. The 71st Arts Festival will re-center the focus on art, the craft exhibitors and the community. Click here to view the music lineup throughout the festival: ssac.org/arts-festival FOOD VENDORS Del’s…
By Irish Boston Tourism Newsroom If you’re looking for a place steeped in American history, nothing beats Plymouth, Massachusetts, a beautiful coastal town hugging the Atlantic Ocean between Boston, Quincy and Cape Cod. With iconic landmarks such as the statue of Massasoit overlooking Plymouth Rock and the Mayflower II Ship, Plimoth Patuxet Museum and Pilgrim…
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….
The South Shore Irish Heritage Trail along with the AOH of the South Shore is having its Annual Easter Rising Commemoration at the Easter Rising Monument near Scituate Harbor, followed by a speaking program at St. Mary’s Hall with guest Davy Holden. The event commemorates Easter 1916, when the Proclamation of the Irish Republic was…
This event consistently sells out so grab your tix fast! Register here. Check-in & Breakfast – 7:00 – 9:00am Shotgun Start – 9:00am Reception – 3:00pm In the spirit of giving back, Meet Boston proudly supports the Pine Street Inn, and its iCater and Housekeeping programs. Reception and hole sponsorship opportunities are available. Foursomes are available…
Ireland’s leading folk group, The High Kings, are set to excite fans once again with 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 signature blend of…
Áine Minogue is an award-winning harpist, singer, arranger and composer who has entertained presidents and prime ministers. She has traveled extensively to perform at concerts across the United States and around the world. Join Áine at Boyden Library Concert Series for an afternoon of Celtic music, song and story to “Welcome in the Spring.” No…
(Update: Rescheduled from 3/15/2026 to 4/12/2026 due to the blizzard) Starts: St. Patrick’s Square, Abington Center at 1:00 pm. 781-878-1570 or 781-878-7785 Parade begins at Abington Center (corner of Orange & Washington St., i.e., St. Patrick’s Square). abingtonstpatricksdayparade.org | facebook
Starts: Gate Middle School, First Parish Rd. 781 545-6671 The parade runs from the old Gate’s Middle School on First Parish Rd. through downtown Front St. Scituate Harbor and ends at 44 Jericho Rd. It is now considered the largest St. Patrick’s parade on the South Shore.
Join the South Shore Irish Heritage Trail for a fun, festive and in-person celebration of Women’s Christmas! It’s a special day where women take a well-deserved break, relax, and enjoy each other’s company, but you don’t have to be a woman to attend as all are welcome! Expect great craic, music, chats, and maybe a…
A new “Dublin Heritage Marker” was unveiled on Monday, December 8 at 25 Water Street in the historical town of Plymouth, Massachusetts, best known as the place settled by English Pilgrims in 1620. The marker was created by the Father John Murphy Division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, who helped fund the project along with…
Ireland’s leading folk group, The High Kings, are set to excite fans once again with 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 signature blend of…
The Irish Music & Dance Sensation! Anyone who loves Irish culture is in for a special treat in September as the hit show ‘A Taste of Ireland’ comes to Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Direct from Off-Broadway and starring former World Irish dance champions from Lord of the Dance and Riverdance, ‘A Taste of Ireland’ blends…
Experience the Magic of Celtic Music with the Seán Heely Celtic Band Get swept away by the irresistible energy of the Seán Heely Celtic Band (SHCB)! With a powerful blend of ancient melodies from Scotland and Ireland, vibrant rhythms from Galicia and Brittany, and original modern compositions, SHCB creates a rich musical journey through the…
The illustrious group of child musicians has been delighting music lovers across the globe for six centuries with their purity of tone, distinctive charm and popular repertoire. The enormously popular chorus is composed of four touring choirs that hail from dozens of nations and together give over 300 concerts a year around the world. Christmas…
The Irish Tenors have been the acknowledged Celtic music kings since they burst onto the scene during a 1998 special. With ten best selling CD’s to their credit, they share company with the likes of The Three Tenors and Andrea Bocelli as the biggest money makers PBS has presented. The Irish Tenors rekindled the love…
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,…
Spectacle Live Presents: Graham Nash – More Evenings of Songs and Stories Graham will be joined on stage by Todd Caldwell (keyboards and vocals), Adam Minkoff (bass, drums, guitars, and vocals), and Zach Djanikian (guitars, mandolin, drums, and vocals), performing favorites from across his sixty-year career. Legendary artist Graham Nash, as a founding member of…
Judy Collins has inspired audiences with sublime vocals, boldly vulnerable songwriting, personal life triumphs, and a firm commitment to social activism. In the 1960s, she evoked both the idealism and steely determination of a generation united against social and environmental injustices. Five decades later, her luminescent presence shines brightly as new generations bask in the…
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