Boston irish
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…
Irish organizations flourish throughout greater Boston and across New England, with a range of subjects such business and philanthropy, immigration and religion, women’s networking, music and culture, county clubs and sports teams. Here are four of these Irish organizations to know about. Irish American Partnership The Irish American Partnership kicks off its summer season on…
The post-Famine generation of Irish women in Boston and New England were typically relegated to jobs as domestic servants, nursemaids and mill workers, before eventually being accepted as shop clerks, nurses and teachers. This work was often in addition to their primary role running households as wives and mothers. The young Irish girls of the Famine…
(photo by Keith Allison, courtesy of Wikipedia)
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Irish Boston Partners
These organizations promote Irish Culture in New England.
