Featuring Ireland’s leading beers, stouts, & ciders! Favorite Irish foods – Irish whiskey & liqueurs samplings! – Two Live Irish…
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Courtesy of Hardiman Hotel, Galway https://www.thehardiman.ie/hotel-dining/fathers-day/
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Drenched in the emotions of blues, soul, folk and country music, roots singer-songwriter Kerri Powers uses her dramatically dark voice to mine the depths of romantic heartbreak and broken dreams in the edgy narratives of her songs. A native of rural Massachusetts, Powers sings the blues with such authentic, down-home grit that you might well think she’s from Mississippi. With “Love…
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Visit Marina Bay boardwalk on Sunday October 12th from 12-4 p.m., and enjoy an afternoon of shopping, sipping, sea views and fun! The Marina Bay Fall Market starts inside Break Rock Brewing and continues to Aria Salon and Spa. The afternoon finishes up at Capella Yoga and the Denise Hajjar Collection will also be open!…
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Kevin Hagan White, one of Boston’s most beloved and impactful mayors of the 20th century, was born on September 25, 1929 in Boston, the son of Irish-Catholic parents Joseph White and Patricia Hagan. He was raised in Jamaica Plain. Born into a political family – both of his grandfathers were well-known politicians – White followed…
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Join in the Quincy All Day Celebration on Saturday, October 4 from Noon – 6pm on Coddington Street from Quincy High School to Thomas Crane Public Library and at the Coddington Building for the 9th annual Quincy Food Truck & Music Festival! Enjoy food trucks, dessert trucks and beverage trucks! On the Main Stage: 12-1:45…
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Dennis Lehane is a Boston native and the author of 14 novels, including Mystic River; Gone, Baby, Gone; Shutter Island; and Small Mercies. His books have become international bestsellers, translated into over 30 languages. Five of his novels have been adapted into films, and among them, Lehane himself adapted The Drop. Lehane has also written…
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Government officials, collegiate hockey representatives and tourism officials gathered at the Massachusetts State House in Boston today to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the Friendship Four ice hockey tournaments in Belfast, Northern Ireland and to announce upcoming schedules for 2026, 2027 and 2028. Launched in 2015, the Friendship Four is the first and only…
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Do you have a pet? Chances are the answer is yes. Around 66% of U.S. homes include at least one companion animal—that’s 86.9 million households. These homes have included the White House, which dogs, cats, horses, goats, birds, rodents and reptiles have called home. Through objects, photos, letters, recordings, film and interactive display, this exhibit…
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For the first time, the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum is throwing a party just for the furry and feathered friends who once called the White House home. Families can enjoy hands-on, pet-themed activities—including a pet personality quiz, animal mask-making with local artists, and a “White House Pets” photo recreation station. We will…
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Join Wendy Northcross, Executive Director of the JFK Hyannis Museum, at the Cape Cod Maritime Museum for a special look at Presidential Summers – The Kennedys on Cape Cod, currently on display in the museum’s main gallery. This exhibit brings to life the magic of the Kennedys’ Cape Cod weekends, when President Kennedy would arrive by helicopter to be…
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Aer Lingus has announced its largest ever transatlantic summer schedule for 2026, part of an ongoing plan to expand its transatlantic network in response to demand and market opportunities. In summer 2026, Aer Lingus is introducing a third daily flight from Dublin to both Boston Logan and New York JFK. These additional flights will have a late…
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This summer we hopped on the MBTA’s Ferry Service in Marina Bay, Quincy and took a memorable trek across Boston Harbor. The boat was filled with local residents and commuters. And we met tourists from around the world who had discovered the MBTA ferry, a hidden gem for visitors seeking a special experience on their…
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Join the Irish Pastoral Centre (IPC) on September 21 to celebrate Irish culture and tradition with the monthly traditional Irish music session. It’s a great way to celebrate the end of summer! All musicians, singers, dancers and listeners welcome! The IPC invites the community to participate in a Community Lunch (1-3 pm) prior to its…
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Back by popular demand, An Irish Christmas with Ishna returns to the ICC with its band and champion Irish dancer line-up! Fronted by husband wife duo Ciaran Nagle (tenor) and Tara Novak (fiddle), both of Riverdance and the Three Irish Tenors, Ishna is a contemporary Irish folk band. Members hail from around the world, bringing…
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Join Chloë Agnew for her annual Christmas Celebration at the Irish Cultural Centre! There’s no better way to kick off your holiday season than spending the evening at the Irish Cultural Centre with the entire family! Chloë Agnew is a singer, songwriter and actress from Dublin, Ireland. Agnew gained fame for her integral part as…
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Ireland’s leading folk group, The High Kings, are set to excite fans once again with the announcement of 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…
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The 71st Galway International Oyster and Seafood Festival returns September 26-28, 2025 with a vibrant new citywide format. This year, the festival brings Galway’s world-famous oyster celebrations together with Galway Docklands Festival – a dedicated maritime zone showcasing the city’s seafaring traditions, family fun, and waterfront experiences. From the Latin Quarter to the Docklands, Galway…
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In the early 18th century, Irish and Scottish settlers began infiltrating Boston’s solidly Puritan stock, coming by the boatload as congregations, or as stragglers wandering up from New York or down from Halifax, Nova Scotia. Long before basketball was invented, these were the original Boston Celtics! The wave of immigration from the island of Ireland…
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The larger-than-life bronze statue of legendary quarterback Tom Brady is being added to the Irish Heritage Trail, a collection of public landmarks that celebrate the contributions of Irish and Irish-Americans in New England. The statue was unveiled on August 8 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA, where Brady led the New England Patriots to six…
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Seeing Irish musical phenomenon Celtic Thunder in person offers more than you might expect from a typical concert. The settings and showmanship are akin to a Broadway theatrical production, with a wealth of musical talent at the center of it. The five singers who make up Celtic Thunder are all enormously gifted vocalists, and their…
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Did you know that Halloween began in Ireland? The annual tradition originated centuries ago, when Ireland’s ancient Celts celebrated October 31 as Samhain, when spirits could visit the real world. The tradition eventually turned into Halloween, which is now celebrated throughout Europe and North America. DERRY HALLOWEENOctober 28-31 Derry Halloween is a dazzling street celebration…
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Courtesy of Hardiman Hotel, Galway https://www.thehardiman.ie/hotel-dining/fathers-day/
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The Boston Local Food Festival is an annual celebration of the bounty and diversity of our local and regional foods. With nearly 100 farms, food vendors, activities, informational booths, cooking demonstrations, and more, there is something for the whole family! This event is a joyful day of community, food, and fun. Enjoy Chef demos, Seafood…
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February 6 – March 1 Various Dates/Times PENELOPE Music, Lyrics, Arrangements: Alex Bechtel Book: Alex Bechtel, Grace McLean, Eva Steinmetz Director: Courtney O’Connor Music Director: Dan Rodriguez Featuring Aimee Doherty as Penelope It’s time for her side of the story. The story you thought you knew, told by the woman who lived it. A generous…
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In August 1872, one of America’s most distinctive civil war monuments was being slowly and carefully put into place on a massive pedestal in front of the chapel at Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, MA. The Sphinx Monument was created by Irish immigrant sculptors Martin Milmore and his brother Joseph, who arrived in Boston in 1851 with their widowed…
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