A whole lot of holiday-themed events is coming your way, not surprisingly, but don’t assume they’re all the same – there’s ...

By Cassidy McNeeley, Boston Irish StaffWhile some 50 guests enjoyed eggs, bacon, potatoes, Alison Metcalfe, Tourism Ireland’s ...

There’s no love like the love of an Irish mother Local talent will shine and an Irish Mother’s love will be in the spotlight when True Repertory Theatre presents “Ellen’s Boys,” for three performances ...

Attorney William F. Kennedy of Dorchester received the Catholic Charities 2017 Justice and Compassion Award last week for his inspirational leadership and solidarity with the most at-risk and ...

The Irish government has commissioned a report on the various obstacles facing Irish people living in the U.S. who wish to return to live in Ireland. Those attempting a return to the motherland have ...

Both parents of the couple witnessed the ceremony. Ms. Agnes Fitzgerald served as maid of honor for the bride, 24 at the time and another sister, Eunice looked on. Serving as best man for the groom ...

Despite rainy skies, Suffolk Downs was buzzing with energy this past weekend as the inaugural Seisiún Festival brought together fans of Irish music from across Boston and beyond. The two-day festival ...

“Black ‘47” – just two words at first glance. In all of Ireland’s history, however, few phrases resonate with such horror. As peasant families in all corners of Ireland struggled to survive in the ...

Recent presidential election campaigns in Ireland, in contrast with general, local, and European contests, have been nasty and often replete with ad hominem attacks. The candidates are uniformly ...

When it comes to the immigrants of yesteryear – especially Irish immigrants to America’s shores –historical distortions and outright lies abound. A huge number of Irish Americans refuse to accept any ...

Boston-area resident Maggie Holtzberg’s job involves looking after one of Massachusetts’s most prized attributes: its folk traditions. As manager of the Folk Arts & Heritage Program for the state’s ...

2023 is a landmark year for Boston-area quintet Scottish Fish, which is commemorating its first decade as one of the most energetic and creative acts to take root in the local Celtic music scene this ...