Getting outside in summer is a pre-requisite in New England, especially after a dreary winter! Check out our schedule of…
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Rain or Shine – Free & Open to the Public! Patriot Place celebrates the joys of Irish culture with a daylong festival featuring live performances by Irish musicians and step dancers, a full slate of free Irish-themed activities for the whole family, musical performances at Six String Grill & Stage, The Harp and Renaissance Boston…
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Enjoy a special evening to kick-off St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Relive the magic of the 2022 production of Once as North of Boston welcomes the cast back with its very own interpretations of all the Irish Trads – performed live. From your favorite drinking songs to moving ballads, this group effortlessly spins your favorite Irish tunes with…
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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 & 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.
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The Pourmen is a New Bedford, MA based band that blends diverse Celtic, Folk, Country and Punk Rock influences to craft heartfelt songs from the “Cobblestone Streets and Salty Pubs of the Whaling City” and always delivers a rousing live performance. The Pourmen was established in January 2013 and played their first hometown show on…
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A special group of Irish men and women have been responsible for preservation of the tradition of Irish ballad singing over the past 50 years. Derek Warfield is a distinguished name among them. Derek Warfield and The Young Wolfe Tones are bringing that musical tradition forward with a reverence for Ireland’s past and the energy…
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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with High-Energy Irish Music at Devil’s Purse Brewing Company! Enjoy an unforgettable St. Patrick’s Party in South Dennis, featuring the incredible talent of Rose Clancy, one of the Northeast’s most respected traditional Irish musicians. With her unique fiddle style influenced by Northern Irish, Scottish, and French Canadian traditions, Rose will bring the spirit of…
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As part of Irish Heritage Month Celebrations Saint Patrick’s Day Luncheon at the Lawrence Lodge of Elks. Traditional Corned Beef and Cabbage featuring a New Caterer (Simply Elegant Catering), with entertainment by the Silver Spears Irish Show Band at noon. Awarding of the Honorable John E. Fenton Citizenship Award. Contact: Jack Lahey: 603-560-8192. Sponsored by…
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The High Kings continue to captivate audiences worldwide, selling out venues and amassing an ever-growing legion of loyal fans. Following the resounding success of ‘The Road Not Taken’ Tour, The High Kings have just announced the launch of the ‘Step It Out World Tour,’ which kicked off in Germany in November. Germany is a key…
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The Irish American Partnership celebrates St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago on March 14 and in Boston on March 17, 2025. Dedicated to connecting Irish America and friends of Ireland to their heritage through targeted giving, the Partnership supporters have raised more than $57 million for young people and communities across the island of Ireland. For…
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Since they first joined voices, The Irish Tenors have made countless traditional treasures breathe with new life. Moreover, they’ve proven themselves gifted interpreters of a wide range of material, with such songs as “My Heart Will Go On” (from Titanic), “Fairytale Of New York” (previously recorded by Kirsty MacColl and The Pogues) and even Jimmy…
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Connacht is the brainchild of percussionist Michael McDonagh. His father was the leader of the famed Connacht Ceili Band from Boston. Mike has gathered a group of musicians adept at playing sessions, festivals, weddings, corporate events, and pub gigs alike. This is a fresh take on traditional Irish music. The high energy beat combined with…
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The John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum is proud to welcome an exhibit of mixed media works by artist Robin J. Miller, who specializes in African American heritage themes. Robin Miller’s works includes a variety of materials – paper, fabric, paint, threads, beads and stone. Due to popular demand, this special exhibit runs through June 2025.
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Celebrating 14 years together, Celtic-American Roots music “super group,” Runa continues to push the boundaries of Irish folk music into the Americana and roots music formats. Interweaving the haunting melodies and exuberant tunes of Ireland and Scotland with the lush harmonies and intoxicating rhythms of jazz, bluegrass, flamenco and blues, they offer a thrilling and…
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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…
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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 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…
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Tourism leader Victoria Cimino has been named as the new president and CEO of Discover Newport, following a robust national search that concluded with a unanimous vote by the Board of Directors. She begins her new role on March 17, 2025. The award-winning destination leader and brand expert, brings over 20 years of hospitality and destination marketing…
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Each St. Patrick’s Day season, as Americans ponder how best to honor their Irish heritage in a meaningful way, they often turn to the Irish American Partnership, and for good reason. For nearly 40 years, the Partnership has been helping to ensure that Ireland’s future remains promising by investing in its youth. Since its launch…
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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…
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In 2025, Boston Irish Tourism Association (BITA) celebrates its 25th anniversary as a distinctive cultural tourism organization that promotes culture and travel year round. To mark our quarter century, here are some exciting projects underway in the months ahead. We are grateful to the thousands of partners, members, advertisers and friends who have joined us…
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The John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum is the ideal place to learn about the legacy of President Kennedy and his deep connection to Cape Cod, where he spent magical summers with the Kennedy family and with his wife and children. Located on Main Street in downtown Hyannis, the museum has ongoing exhibits such as “Presidential…
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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,…
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A cool way to experience Ireland is to ‘settle yourself,’ a common Irish phrase that means to get your bearings and get grounded. Choosing a single place to spend your vacation, whether it be a city, county, or province, is a novel way to experience Ireland at the ground level, to immerse yourself in nature…
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Tyrone and Fermanagh in the province of Ulster, and Sligo and Mayo in the province of Connacht are places knitted together by geography, landscape and enduring traditions. The drive from Dungannon in Tyrone to Westport in Mayo offers a thrilling glimpse of Ireland’s small villages and towns, of the daily rhythms of the people who…
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Just a half-hour drive from Boston lies the Merrimack Valley, a distinctive region in Massachusetts known for its natural beauty, ethnic cuisine and storied culture. And it may be best known for its prominent ties to American history, from the American Revolution to the Industrial Revolution to the High Tech Revolution. Today, there is no…
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