The larger-than-life bronze statue of legendary quarterback Tom Brady is being added to the Irish Heritage Trail, a collection of…
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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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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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Sounds from a Safe Harbor, a biennial festival of music, dance, art, theatre and conversation, takes place on September 11-14, 2025 in Cork City, Ireland. The festival was co-founded by Irish movie actor Cillian Murphy, who recently portrayed the “father of the atomic bomb” in the hit film Oppenheimer. In addition to his acting talents, Murphy is also…
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16 Shows at the BCA – December 2-7 and December 9-14 Direct from its Off-Broadway season, A Taste of Ireland – The Irish Music & Dance Sensation, presents its holiday spectacular, A Celtic Christmas. Prepare to be enchanted with some of the world’s finest Irish dancers and musicians bringing the spirit of Christmas to life,…
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During the American Revolution, Irish and Scots-Irish immigrants from New England played a pivotal role in helping to win the Revolutionary War. The Boston Irish Heritage Trail gives a glimpse of these Revolutionary Irish heroes through landmarks on Boston Common, the Massachusetts State House, Granary Burying Ground, Copley Square Park, Bunker Hill Monument and Dorchester…
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“Going Above and Beyond” is the credo at Boston’s Logan International Airport, says Massport CEO Rich Davey, who adds that this continual quest for excellence applies across all of Massport’s properties. With a revenue of over $1.25 billion, Massport’s mission is to connect Massachusetts and New England to the world and further the Commonwealth’s economic, transportation…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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