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Boston Mayor Thomas Menino pays tribute to Irish who helped in bombing aftermath

Boston Mayor Thomas Menino paid a special tribute to the Irish who helped in the aftermath of last month’s marathon bombings, in which three people were killed and over 260 injured. ...

by IrishCentral Staff Writers 3

Richard Donohue recovers in hospital with his wife at his side

NYPD cops plan fundraiser for Richard Donohue - Boston MBTA cop injured in Tsarnaev shoot out

Members of the NYPD are planning a fundraiser for MBTA police officer Richard ‘Dick’ Donohue, 33, who was injured in the shootout with the Boston Marathon bombing suspects, Tamerlan and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. ...

by IrishCentral Staff Writers 1

Irish American cop shot in showdown with alleged Boston bombers in good spirits

MBTA Transit Police Officer Richard Donohue Jr, who was shot during the firefight between authorities and the Tsarnaev brothers on April 19 in Watertown, MA, penned a letter in which he displays good spirits and says he expects to ...

by KERRY O’SHEA 0

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev is an evil terrorist, not a misunderstood young boy

There is only one thing that comes close to shocking me as much as the horrific attacks last week at the Boston Marathon, and that is the American media’s relentless pursuit of an angle that paints suspected terrorist Dzhokhar Tsa ...

by SEAN BROSNAN 74

Dias Kadyrbayev and Azamat Tazhayakov (left and center) identified as the two friends of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev (right) charged with conspiring to obstruct justice

Police arrest three 19-year-olds who covered tracks of Tsarnaev brothers, alleged Boston bombers - VIDEO

Boston police have arrested three 19-year-olds who they believed disposed of materials following the Boston Marathon attacks covering the tracks of the Tsarnaev brothers. ...

by IrishCentral Staff Writers 10

“I Know” - A Song for Krystle

Krystle Campbell with her close friend Matt LynchIn the aftermath of the recent terror attacks at the Boston marathon, several fundraisers and benefit events have been set up to raise money for foundations such as the ‘One Fund’. ...

by Irish Community News 0

Boston Irish community will honor Sr. Lena Deevy at Florian Hall event

Sr Lena Deevy LSA is presented with the inaugural Presidential Distinguished Service AwardThe Irish Emigrant would like to thank Sister Lena Deevy, L.S.A. for the tremendous work that she has done for the Irish community in her 24 ...

by Irish Community News 0

Irish Hunger Commemoration

Memorial statues in downtown BostonEvery year, people of Irish heritage worldwide are asked to participate at masses and other memorial services to commemorate the Irish Hunger Victims of 1845-51. The Boston memorial is well atten ...

by Irish Community News 0

SMA Fathers

In 1943, the SMA Fathers were welcomed into the Archdiocese of Boston. The Latin initials: “SMA”- Societas Missionum ad Afros, is our official name but over these fifty something years, we fondly became known in Boston as the “SM ...

by Irish Community News 0

Taoiseach to Receive Honorary Degree at Boston College

An Taoiseach Enda KennyIrish Prime Minister Enda Kenny will address graduates of Boston College in Boston, Massachusetts, at the school’s 137th annual Commencement Exercises on May 20.Boston College President ... ...

by Irish Community News 0

Road Bowling Championships

Road Bowling Championship coming to East DurhamThe USA national championship (North American Region Finals) of one of the world’s oldest sports, Irish road bowling, will send bowls flying down a country lane in East Durham, New Yo ...

by Irish Community News 0

Hope and Healing Celebration for Families in South Boston

I was delighted to be invited to a wonderful evening with South Boston's community leaders and neighbors in the Laboure Center this past Tuesday, April 23rd. The topic was "A Celebration of Hope and Healing for families affected b ...

by Irish Community News 0

Wider Horizons Profile: Tara Hillman

Tara Hillman “I ordered a large, and it came back three sizes bigger than I thought it would!” Tara Hillman excitedly jokes, as she tells me about her recent discovery of popular sugary drinks, ... ...

by Irish Community News 0

Boston Irish Festival Preview: Atlantic Steps

L-R: Ayan Imal-Hall, Alice Ann Robinson, Brian Cunningham, Kieran Jordan, Kevin Doyle, Jackie O'Riley (Kevin Littlefield)Each week leading up to the Boston Irish Festival on June 7-9th, we will be announcing major events taking pl ...

by Irish Community News 0

Irish Cultural Centre Children's Celtic Camp

Summer is right around the corner, and that means one thing—the ICC has been hard at work preparing for its annual Children’s Celtic Camp! This year, the camp will run for four weeks in the middle of summer: July 15-19, July 22-2 ...