Celtic Spirit: Eileen Ivers and Plymouth Orchestra

Eileen jamming on a blue violin (photo by Mel DiGiacomo)

What’s better than an evening with Eileen Ivers? An evening with the fiery fiddler, her red-hot band, and our masterful orchestra! The Grammy-awarded, Emmy-nominated, 9-time All-Ireland Fiddle Champion and former Riverdance star returns to Plymouth with a musical vengeance for a Celtic collaboration with the full Phil force! Better together? You bet! Celtic Spirit lights a match…

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Spectacle Live Presents: Shamrock Tenors

Shamrock Tenors performing on stage

Direct from Belfast, Shamrock Tenors are Ireland’s most exciting new music sensation. Proudly supported by Tourism Ireland, the group features performers from both sides of the community across Northern Ireland, with vocalists from London’s West End along with the country’s best multi-instrumentalists.  Their show takes you on a journey through Ireland’s most beloved classic songs, in…

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Rockport Music Presents: Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas

Cellist and Violinist smiling and playing their instruments

The acclaimed duo Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas return for a spectacular evening of cutting-edge fiddle and cello explorations of Scottish traditional and global music. ” … you would think they’d been playing together for centuries. While his fiddle dances, her cello throbs darkly or plucks puckishly, [reaching] soaring sustains, windswept refrains and sudden, jazzy…

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Gaelic Storm: Roll Out The Barrel Tour

Band members playing on stage live

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,…

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Open the Door For Three

Band members all wearing blue and holding their instruments outside a blue and glass door

BRT is excited to present Open the Door for Three to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day weekend! Open the Door for Three is fiddle player Liz Knowles, uilleann piper Kieran O’Hare, and Dublin-born singer and bouzouki player Pat Broaders. Their music is a rare combination of unearthed tunes from centuries-old collections, newly composed melodies, fresh arrangements…

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Evacuation Day

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 Celebrations with Aisling Gallery & Framing

Open House - Everyone Welcome! St. Patrick's Day March 17, 6-8pm, Live Irish Music: The Tryder Sisters & Friends. Refreshments

Aisling Gallery & Framing is a small business in Hingham, MA.  Owners Maureen & John Connolly can frame anything you like. They also specialize in Irish art. Join them at their Open House to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Enjoy live Irish music with the Tryder Sisters & Friends and light refreshments will be served to…

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An Evening with Máiréad Nesbitt

Fiddler Mairead Nebitt in a satin ball gown happily playing her instrument

A Grammy and Emmy nominated artist and composer, Máiréad Nesbitt has enchanted millions around the world as the featured Celtic violinist and founding member of the globetrotting music phenomenon Celtic Woman. Fans of all ages, across geographical and cultural boundaries far beyond the musical heritage of Ireland, have adored her beguiling stage presence and versatile instrumental…

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Dervish in Concert

Dervish band members posed holding their instruments

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with internationally acclaimed Irish folk band Dervish. The band has been making Irish music for more than 30 years! Hailed as “an icon of Irish music” (BBC) for their dazzling live performances featuring stunning interpretations of traditional songs, you’ll be dancing in the aisles and tipping your hat to the patron…

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St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast Celebration in Boston 2025

IAP leadership

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.

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Guinness Celtic 5K

crowd of runners preparing for the Celtic 5k

Race 2 Greendale Physical Therapy Worcester Triple Crown Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the delightful Guinness Celtic 5K in Worcester, MA! Taking place on Sunday, March 16, 2025, this lively race celebrates the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day with a fun-filled 5K course that welcomes both runners and walkers. The event…

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Irish Film Festival Lawrence

Part of Lawrence Irish Heritage Month Celebrations Irish Film Festival Lawrence at Lawrence Heritage State Park Visitors Center, 1 Jackson St., Lawrence, MA @ 10.00 am. Sponsored by Division 8 AOH (FREE) – Handicap Accessible. div8aoh.homestead.com | lawrenceheritage.org

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Reverie Road

Reverie Road is a fresh, eclectic celtic combination, featuring fiddler Winifred Horan and accordionist John Williams (founding Solas members) alongside former Gaelic Storm fiddler Katie Grennan and Jazz and Raga pianist Utsav Lal (Young Steinway Artist). This powerful combination is made up of four of today’s leading traditional and virtuosic folk artists who have captured…

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Seán Keane – The Distinctive Voice of Ireland

Seán Keane

Shay Healy, songwriter, broadcaster and journalist, describes Seán Keane as “a storyteller, whose voice is the sound of everyman. Sometimes he can sound as lonely as an emigrant standing on the prow of a ship taking him away from his native homeland and more times he can sound like a cyber survivor, full of strength…

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Regina Delaney Irish Harpist

Regina Delaney elegantly leaning on her harp

Enjoy a stunning musical performance in the beautiful setting of the Forbes House Museum. Regina Delaney loves performing traditional Irish Harp music which she studied in Ireland and the U.S. Twenty years ago, Regina founded The New England Irish Harp Orchestra, which she continues to direct. She has produced eight CDs, and has performed on…

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Celebrate St. Pat’s season with Áine Minogue

Aine strumming her harm in a field of golden grass and light

 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 to celebration St. Patrick’s month in music song and story at Wright Locke Farm’s beautiful, acoustically gorgeous barn, for an…

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St. Patrick’s Day Music Session

Irish Pastoral Center Logo

Join the Irish Pastoral Centre on March 23rd at the IPC Hallet Street headquarters to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the monthly traditional Irish music session. It’s a great way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! Pre-registration is required.

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Celtic Melodies – Pianist Terri Kelley & Vocalist Bill Donelan

Celtic Melodies

Part of  Lawrence Irish Heritage Month Celebrations Join pianist Terri Kelley (pictured) and vocalist Bill Donelan for an all-new program of Celtic melodies. Enjoy ancient Gaelic aires to contemporary songs at Sargent Auditorium at 2:00 p.m. Presented by Division 8 AOH, (FREE) – Handicap Accessible.    

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St. Patrick’s Day 5 K

St. Patrick's Day 5K Plymouth

Runners will receive Long Sleeve Unisex T-Shirt (t-shirt guarantee deadline: must be registered by 3/9/2025), Finisher medal (NEW to 2025 – all registrants will receive a medal), 1 beer at the post-race party (Must be 21+ with a valid ID), Virtual Runners: Long Sleeve Unisex T-Shirt + medal (must be registered by 3/1/2025 at 11:59…

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BRT Presents: Máire Ni Chathasaigh & Chris Newman

Máire Ni Chathasaigh & Chris Newman

The celebrated virtuoso partnership of Máire Ní Chathasaigh and Chris Newman has brought its special musical vision to venues in 22 countries on five continents. Shows are a breathtaking blend of traditional Irish music, hot jazz, bluegrass and baroque, coupled with striking new compositions. Chris was named “Male Musician of the Year” in the 2019…

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Holyoke: St. Patrick’s Road Race

Holyoke road race

Kick off the Holyoke Parade Weekend with an epic block party! Enjoy a free shuttle service from Holyoke Community College to the starting area. Major Awards: 1st, 2nd, 3rd place and Women’s winner. Awards winners will be announced and notified via text if they win. Winners can pick up their prize at Race Headquarters following…

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Paul Byrom: Isle of Hope Tour

Paul Byrom

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…

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An Irish Celebration with Ishna

Ishna

A festive journey through the Dance, Music & stories of Ireland. Fronted by husband wife duo Ciaran Nagle and Tara Novak (both of Riverdance and the Irish Tenors), ISHNA is a Contemporary Irish Folk Band. Members hail from around the world, bringing their different backgrounds to their musical explorations. Ishna’s performance is energetic and uplifting,…

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