http://www.irishcentral.com/topics/Boston+Local IrishCentral Boston Local en-us http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/bostonnortheast-youth-board-blitz-summer-2013-events-211900681.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/bostonnortheast-youth-board-blitz-summer-2013-events-211900681.html Mon, 17 Jun 2013 03:49:47 PDT The 2013 GAA season has begun with the seven clubs of the Boston/Northeast Divisional Minor Board commencing their competitive schedule in June Most clubs are hosting a “blitz” event, a gathering where players from the Minor Board clubs travel to a host club’s venue and play multiple games of hurling, football, and camogie over the course of an afternoon These serve many purposes including but not limited to qualifying teams from Under 6 to Under 16 for the New England championships in August Just as important is the chance for the players, coaches, parents, and supporters of each club to visit the other communities and strengthen the ties that their mutual love of Gaelic games has helped to create READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/titanic-play-comes-to-boston-211900671.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/titanic-play-comes-to-boston-211900671.html Mon, 17 Jun 2013 03:49:46 PDT The Jimmy Titanic play comes to the New Rep Theatre for a five-night stint from Wednesday June 19th through Sunday June 30th 2013This is Titanic like you've never seen it before Having gone down with the ship, Jimmy has rock star status in heaven; flirting with angels, rewriting history and with a direct line to an unlikely God - Jimmy Titanic is a unique and, at times, hilarious take on the story of the greatest ship ever builtThe play is performed as a one man show with actor Colin Hamell playing more than twenty different roles READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/boston-strong-music-marathon-benefit-211900661.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/boston-strong-music-marathon-benefit-211900661.html Mon, 17 Jun 2013 03:49:46 PDT The Irish Social Club and The West Roxbury Y and Parkway Running Club have got together to host a Music Marathon Benefit in aid of One Fund Boston The special 10-hour event on June 29 will feature live music, DJs, dancing, raffles and a live bachelorette/bachelor auction with first responders Special Guest Susan Wornick from WCVB-TV will serve as the Auctioneer There will also be a few “celebrity” bachelors and bachelorettes in the mix, including one of the officers who appear in Boston’s Finest – Jenn Penton READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/iiic-launches-j-1-summer-facebook-page-211900651.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/iiic-launches-j-1-summer-facebook-page-211900651.html Mon, 17 Jun 2013 03:49:45 PDT
Are you a J-1 summer student up at 3am and needing help searching for a job? Now the IIIC has a Facebook page dedicated to the J-1 summer students in Boston titled “IIIC J1 Summer Guide to Boston” We are excited to be able to expand these resources this year to the online presence on Facebook This page was introduced in order to provide J-1 students with around-the-clock access to information on jobs, housing, safety, and general information about BostonEvery summer, the IIIC provides access to its Cyber Café and to job and housing resources for the J-1’ers, and this Facebook page should help to reach and assist an even greater number of students READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/volunteers-at-the-iiic-make-the-difference-211900641.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/volunteers-at-the-iiic-make-the-difference-211900641.html Mon, 17 Jun 2013 03:49:45 PDT Neil Hurley and Attorney Dan Harrington, two of our dedicated legal clinic volunteersEach week, dozens of immigrant families and individuals lineup at the IIIC’s free, weekly immigration legal clinics At the clinic, they are able to consult with immigration attorneys in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Haitian Creole on a wide range of immigration issues This would not be possible without our volunteer attorneys, interpreters, and note takers READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/keep-your-uscis-employment-authorization-current-211900631.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/keep-your-uscis-employment-authorization-current-211900631.html Mon, 17 Jun 2013 03:49:44 PDT
Q: I have an application pending with US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to adjust my status to that of legal permanent resident I received a work card based on a form I filed back when I applied for permanent residence It’s now looking like my work card will expire before I get my green card What should I do?A: Your work card (what USCIS refers to as an “Employment Authorization Document” or EAD) allows you to obtain a Social Security number and work legally in the United States pending the processing of your application to adjust status READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/senior-moments-from-the-ipc-211900621.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/senior-moments-from-the-ipc-211900621.html Mon, 17 Jun 2013 03:49:43 PDT Celebrating years of marriage at the CARA Club, Eileen & Billy Geaney, at 46 years, Pat & Mary Honan, 58 years and Mary & Pat Ahearn 51 years May you all celebrate many more togetherTop 7 Threats to Men’s HealthWhat are the greatest threats to men? Race car driving, bungie jumping, drinking a case of beer every weekend, the list is long In fact, the list is fairly short READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/immigration-news-211900611.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/immigration-news-211900611.html Mon, 17 Jun 2013 03:49:42 PDT
US Citizenship-the interviewOur recent US citizenship applicants were interviewed within a few months of applying for citizenship At the interview, the officer goes over the entire N400 application with an applicant and administers the English and civics examination While the process can vary around the country and changes from time to time, usually one of three things happen at the conclusion of the interview:If granted USCIS may tell you of the date/time of you’re swearing in ceremony If you are not told at the interview, you will receive a notice telling you when and where your oath ceremony READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/upcoming-events-at-the-icc-whitey-bulger-discussion--whiskey-tasting-211900601.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/upcoming-events-at-the-icc-whitey-bulger-discussion--whiskey-tasting-211900601.html Mon, 17 Jun 2013 03:49:39 PDT Whitey Bulger: A Discussion Tuesday, June 21st 7:30pm FREE for ICC Members & $15 General Admission READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/acknowledgement-gary-feeney-of-sligo-and-boston-who-died-tragically-on-13th-april-2013-211304021.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/acknowledgement-gary-feeney-of-sligo-and-boston-who-died-tragically-on-13th-april-2013-211304021.html Wed, 12 Jun 2013 05:19:41 PDT Rest in Peace, Gary Feeny (12/12/88 - 4/13/13)Gary's wife and family wish to thank all those who sympathized with us both in Boston and in Sligo on our tragic lossWe wish to thank the New York State Police and the Staff of Saratoga Hospital, friends and family who traveled to Saratoga HospitalGormley Funeral Undertakers, Boston, Quincy, Brookline and MAAS State Police and Gary's work colleagues, friends who escorted him back to Boston by convoy, Gary's uncles and extended families for all they have doneFr Finn and Fr McCarthy for the use of the Church for the wake and who celebrated Gary's funeral Mass READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/electoral-process-211304011.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/electoral-process-211304011.html Wed, 12 Jun 2013 05:19:41 PDT
Q: I have a green card and am very interested in the issues and candidates in the upcoming elections for US Senator, Mayor of Boston, City Council, etc Am I allowed to take part in any way, or will I get into trouble with the government?A: First, it is crucial to remember that no one who is not a US citizen may legally vote (or run for office) in US elections Registering and attempting to do so would be viewed by US immigration authorities as a false claim to US citizenship, which can have dire consequencesFederal election laws prohibit all financial contributions and expenditures in connection with elections by “foreign nationals,” which includes individuals, governments, corporations, and other organizations READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/grief-after-suicide-finding-hope--healing-211304001.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/grief-after-suicide-finding-hope--healing-211304001.html Wed, 12 Jun 2013 05:19:40 PDT
You may have seen the disturbing report written by Dr Noel Richardson and published earlier this year indicating that Ireland has the highest suicide rate in Europe, with over 260 people taking their own lives on the island of Ireland in 2011 aloneIn Boston, 553 people took their own lives in 2011 We here in WES believe that suicide can be prevented and continue to work hard to prevent it READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/iiic-welcomes-j1-summers-to-boston-211303991.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/iiic-welcomes-j1-summers-to-boston-211303991.html Wed, 12 Jun 2013 05:19:39 PDT J1 students at the IIICWe have seen lots of new faces around the IIIC office in the last few weeks and that can only mean one thing, that the summer has arrived and so too have the Irish students on J1 Summer Visas in BostonThe J1 Summer work and travel program allows full time third level students to enter the US on a J1 exchange visitor program to work and travel anywhere in the US for up to four months READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/citizenship-initiative-211303981.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/citizenship-initiative-211303981.html Wed, 12 Jun 2013 05:19:38 PDT Are you interested in becoming a US Citizen? If you have been a Legal Permanent Resident for the past 4 years and 9 months or longer, or are married to a US citizen for the past 2 years and 9 months or longer, you may be eligible to apply for US citizenshipYou may also have a lot of questions about U READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/irish-doctor-subject-to-two-year-foreign-residency-rule-211303971.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/irish-doctor-subject-to-two-year-foreign-residency-rule-211303971.html Wed, 12 Jun 2013 05:19:38 PDT
This week a member of Seannad Eireann, referred a case to me involving the holder of a J1 visa who is subject to a two-year foreign residency requirement after completion of her training program in the USAThe so-called two-year rule applies to certain categories of J1 visa holders, requiring the trainee affected to return home at the end of their stay in the US for two years before being eligible to apply for a change in visa status or reentry to the US in H, L or permanent resident (green card) status This rule often called the 212(e) rule after the relevant section of the Immigration and Naturalization Act, applies to J1 exchange visitors who:(a) have received either US or home government funding to participate in the exchange activity for example Fulbright scholars;(b) have pursued graduate medical training or(c) have pursued training or education in a field of interest to their home government in such field's included on the "skills list" for that countryUnder 212 (e) adjustment of status is not allowed to those who have not been physically present in their home country for two years unless the Attorney General waives the two year residence requirement READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/senior-moments-from-the-ipc-211303961.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/senior-moments-from-the-ipc-211303961.html Wed, 12 Jun 2013 05:19:36 PDT
‘Lifebox’ holding all your vital informationCheryl and Colleen joined us from Care Resolutions this week at Cafe Eireann to tell us about ‘LifeBox'‘LifeBox’ is a personal information package; it contains a description of you, your health care needs and personal wishes This allows your health care professional to gain a greater insight into your life and needs The aim is to inform health professionals ‘who a person is as a person’ READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/bcmfest-11th-annual-showcase-211302581.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/bcmfest-11th-annual-showcase-211302581.html Wed, 12 Jun 2013 05:04:28 PDT BCMFest will hold their 11th Annual Showcase of Boston's Irish, Scottish, Cape Breton and other Celtic music in January 2014Every year, BCMFest invites performers to submit an application that describes themselves and the musical or dance act they wish to share in the festival's upbeat, all-ages-friendly environmentThis is your chance to pitch new or existing acts, cross-genre collaborations, participatory and/or family events for BCMFest 2014 Think outside the box READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/ipc-to-create-phone-bank-for-immigration-reform-211302571.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/ipc-to-create-phone-bank-for-immigration-reform-211302571.html Wed, 12 Jun 2013 05:04:27 PDT The Irish Pastoral Center is planning to organize a phone bank to flood the Senate and House of Representatives with calls in support of the Comprehensive Immigration Reform BillThe IPC, which has a long history of working with the undocumented Irish, are hoping to do their part in the attempt to pass the reform bill which could provide a pathway to citizenship for thousands of working immigrantsThe Immigration Reform Bill includes reform of the E3 Visa that would level the field for the Irish in terms of the quota of visas provided for each country If the Reform Bill passes the Senate and subsequently the House of Representatives in it’s current state, a minimum of 10,000 visas would be available to the Irish on an annual basis READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/wider-horizons-profile-gemma-harte-208570371.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/wider-horizons-profile-gemma-harte-208570371.html Wed, 22 May 2013 03:49:13 PDT Gemma Harte“Beyonce hasn’t got a patch on them,” says Gemma, reflecting on the singers she heard during a trip to Morningstar Baptist Church in Mattapan “It was brilliant, so exciting for a service” The Dubliner was here in Boston on the Springboard Wider Horizons programThe Wider Horizons Program brings young adults between the ages of 18 and 28 to Boston and places them in six week community service internships READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/congratulations-spring-2013-home-health-aide-graduates-teachers-and-musicians-208570361.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/congratulations-spring-2013-home-health-aide-graduates-teachers-and-musicians-208570361.html Wed, 22 May 2013 03:49:12 PDT We had a wonderful Graduation Party on Tuesday at our Quincy venue, Hancock Park, in Quincy Center This was our 15th Course to graduate with over 460 home health aides being trained since 2009 and over 83% of these all getting work as a result!We had a wonderful evening celebrating, presenting certificates, eating delicious food while enjoying great music of some Irish classic ballads and rousing crowd pleasers played by Maureen McNally and Max Courtney Check out our party pictures on our Facebook page!We are so grateful for all the continued support from the office of the Consulate General of Ireland in Boston as well as the Department of Foreign Affairs in Ireland!Many thanks to all of our students for your hard work, humor, great food and generous donations! Good luck in the job hunt and keep an eye out for our employment updates via our HHA Facebook page and Employer and Education Open day eventOur wonderful teachers Maureen, Bridget and Norah (helped by Judy!), thank you all so much, again, for your continued hard work and dedication each and every week on each and every course! A special thanks to Richard Welch and Richard Coughlin and their team at Hancock Park for being our wonderful hosts for the last two courses! We are always made to feel very much at home!It was a night of goodbyes as it was the last course Ann Marie Cugno and Kielan O'Boyle would be working directly on for Wellness and Education Services READ MORE ]]>