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Richard Donohue recovers in hospital with his wife at his side

Enda Kenny received a standing ovation at Boston College following his powerful 26-minute speech

Irish prime minister Enda Kenny speaks to graduates at Boston College after receiving an honorary Doctor of Laws degree.

Irish American cop shot during Tsarnaev shootout says he’s ready to go back to duty

Richard Donahue said he's determined to return to duty

Irish leader delivers powerful commencement speech at Boston College as Cardinal Sean O'Malley snubs event

O’Malley skipped Boston College’s commencement Monday because of Kenny’s involvement – VIDEO

Anti-Abortion protest fizzles as Irish leader speaks at Boston College

Enda Kenny gets standing ovation despite Cardinal’s boycott

A look at what's happening on the rugby pitches in Boston

Lansdowne Rugby draws with New York despite strong start

Last Saturday, in a lively encounter, Lansdowne managed a result after New York seemed to grab control in the second half of the match. ...

by RICHIE PRICE 1

Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny visits the Boston Marathon memorial, accompanied by the City's Police Commissioner Ed Davis

Enda Kenny visits Boston marathon bombing site, defends Boston College visit

Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny has said Cardinal Sean O’Malley is entitled to his opinion on abortion – as protesters prepare to voice their opposition to his visit to Boston College. ...

by PATRICK COUNIHAN 3

Ireland's elected leader leader Enda Kenny speaks for the country's people and not the Catholic Church

Enda Kenny, not the Catholic Church, speaks for the Irish nation and its Diaspora

Boston College: Enda Kenny, Ireland’s Taoiseach (Prime Minister), will give the Commencement Address to Boston College’s 4,400 graduates at Alumni Stadium on Monday morning. ...

by PROFESSOR JAMES M SMITH 47

Bishop Robert J. McManus of Worcester, Mass., in November. (CNS/Paul Haring)

MA Bishop Robert McManus’ DUI charges dismissed, licence revoked - VIDEO

Bishop Robert McManus from Massachusetts, the leader of the Worcester Roman Catholic diocese, in Rhode Island, has had his driving license revoked for six months and his drunk driving charge dismissed. ...

by IrishCentral Staff Writers 13

Boston's Cardinal Sean O'Malley condemns Taoiseach Enda Kenny's commencement address at Boston College

Cardinal O’Malley’s grave mistake in boycotting Enda Kenny’s Boston College speech

Cardinal Sean O’Malley of Boston has made a grave error condemning Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Enda Kenny on abortion and boycotting his commencement speech at Boston College next Monday. ...

by Irish Voice Editorial 36

2013 Pat O'Brien Cup champions Aidan McAnespies.

Boston GAA report: Aidan McAnespies impress in Pat O'Brien Cup Final

Aidan McAnespies re-captured the Pat O'Brien Cup from the Wolfe Tones with a fine display over the 60 minutes. ...

by RORY O'DONNELL 0

Kicking off summer in flying form with top Irish music and cultural festivals in the US this May

From North New York to Illinois the Irish American community are kicking off the summer festival season in style with a sensational line up of events. ...

by JANE WALSH 0

The Richard family continues to heal after Boston Marathon tragedy

Jane Richard, Irish dancer injured in Boston Marathon, undergoes 11th leg surgery

Jane Richard, the 7-year-old Irish dancer whose leg was amputated following the Boston Marathon attacks, is continuing to recover after undergoing her 11th surgery. ...

by KERRY O'SHEA 4

Grealish Boxing Club to host Ballymena All Saints ABC for tournament

On Saturday May 11th, the Grealish Boxing club will host Ballymena All Saints ABC at the Dorchester Armory, 70 Victory Road.Ballymena All Saints ABC has a long history in boxing and is in existence for over 50 ... ...

by Irish Community News 0

Second Annual Change-Maker's Ball in Boston set for May 10

Irish President Michael D. Higgins at the 2012 Change-Maker's BallJoin hundreds of people from across Massachusetts for the Second Annual Boston Change-Maker’s Ball on May 10th in support of Self Help Africa’s vital work across .. ...

by Irish Community News 0

Dance Out for Jane in Boston a huge success

The Richard FamilyThe local Irish Dancing community in Boston came out in force last Saturday April 27 to support Jane Richard, the seven-year-old from Dorchester who lost a leg in the Boston marathon bombings. The April 12th terr ...

by Irish Community News 0

Irish artist Roy Lyndsay's Art Exhibition comes to US for first time

Lobster Fishermen of SkelligsFor the first time ever in the United States, Irish artist Roy Lyndsay will be exhibiting his work at the Skinners Fine Art Auctioneers in Boston. As part of the “American and European Works of Art” sh ...