http://www.irishcentral.com/topics/boston+local IrishCentral boston local en-us http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/immigration-processing-times-207637471.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/immigration-processing-times-207637471.html Wed, 15 May 2013 05:48:55 PDT
Q: I’m planning to file an application with US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to adjust my status to that of legal permanent resident, based on my marriage to a US citizen I understand that this can take a long time, and I heard that there is a way to pay a special fee to get an application on the fast track Is this true?A: Currently USCIS offers what it calls “premium processing” for a $1225 fee only with regard to certain employment-based visa petitions Other applications, such as those to adjust immigration status based on certain family relationships, are processed on a first-come, first-served basis READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/senior-moments-from-the-ipc-207637461.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/senior-moments-from-the-ipc-207637461.html Wed, 15 May 2013 05:48:54 PDT Some of the 'boys' enjoying the banter at the Cara ClubAs most people know, people from Cork are mad for Cork Like, absolutely bonkers for it and proud of it! It should come as no surprise, that they have organized a ‘Cork Rebel Week’ in October 2013, to celebrate all things Cork for their part of The Gathering In the run up to the event, they are issuing ‘Rebel passports’ to the ‘Leeaspora’ and ‘Leesiders’To get their hands on a Rebel Passport, Corkonians have to earn points by doing various tasks which promote the event READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/irish-pastoral-centre-immigration-news-207637451.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/irish-pastoral-centre-immigration-news-207637451.html Wed, 15 May 2013 05:48:54 PDT
Clinic updateWe had 15 people present on complex immigration issues at last week’s legal clinic Our thanks to Chris Lavery and Dan Harrington for their expert advice to those present and to our regular volunteers Neil and Sheila Our next clinic is on June 4th at 630pmVisa to come and spend time with ill relativeI had a sad call recently from an Irish person who wanted to come to the US for an extended trip so he could stay with and provide comfort to a close relative who was stricken with cancer READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/boston-irish-festival-feis-207637441.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/boston-irish-festival-feis-207637441.html Wed, 15 May 2013 05:48:52 PDT We are delighted to partner with Liam Harney and the Harney Academy to present a feis for festival spectators and participants alike to enjoy A feis is an Irish word that has become synonymous with Irish dance competitions similar to the World Irish Dancing Championships that recently took place in Boston We welcome dancers young and old, novice and experienced, to compete on five stages for a day of non-stop Irish dance on Saturday, June 8 beginning at 8:30am Dancers of all ages and abilities may sign up to participate in the competitions by visiting either the Boston Irish Festival website, www READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/festival-performer-highlight-black-47-207637431.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/festival-performer-highlight-black-47-207637431.html Wed, 15 May 2013 05:48:52 PDT If you were at the first-ever Boston Irish Festival—during the days when it was held on the grounds of Stonehill College—you may remember Black 47 as one of the festival’s stand-out acts Since then, Black 47 has graced the entertainment roster at our festival several times, and returns to the stage at this year’s Boston Irish Festival on Saturday night, June 8thLed by Irish author, playwright, and songwriter Larry Kirwan, Black 47 espouses a thoroughly Irish form of rock ‘n’ roll, with raucous, heartfelt, and intelligent performances of songs covering topics from the Northern Ireland conflict to civil rights and urban unrest in contemporary New York Black 47 earned their chops playing the pub scene in Manhattan and self-producing their first indie record,Black 47, before converting The Cars’ Ric Ocasek to the cause and gaining mainstream attention with their second album, Fire of Freedom READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/irish-cultural-centre-upcoming-events-207637421.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/irish-cultural-centre-upcoming-events-207637421.html Wed, 15 May 2013 05:48:51 PDT
Upcoming Events: Daniel P Roy Art ExhibitArt Exhibit by Daniel P Roy: Saturday, May 18 4-6pm READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/cork-native-becomes-chairman-of-milton-board-of-selectman-207636091.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/cork-native-becomes-chairman-of-milton-board-of-selectman-207636091.html Wed, 15 May 2013 05:33:56 PDT As part of his continuing rise in local politics, Irishman Denis Keohane was appointed Chairman of the Milton Board of Selectman last week Last year, the Cork native became the first foreigner to be elected to the Board of Selectman and now creates further history by becoming first Chairman from outside the US“It’s a great honor for me to be appointed chairman in a town which has such a large population of Irish people” said Keohane in an interview with The Irish Emigrant READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/biba-awards-to-honor-bostons-top-irish-business-leaders-207636081.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/biba-awards-to-honor-bostons-top-irish-business-leaders-207636081.html Wed, 15 May 2013 05:33:55 PDT Senate President of Massachusetts Therese Murray who will be honored at the eventThe Boston Irish Business Association (BIBA) and the Boston Business Journal have announced the fifteen honorees for the inaugural Boston Irish Business Awards The awards will be presented at a breakfast, which takes place on May 29th, 8-10am, at the Westin Copley Place Hotel, 10 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA The awards were developed to recognize individuals who demonstrate achievements in business while retaining their connection to Ireland“Boston is the Irish capital of America,” said BIBA President AJ Gerritson READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/seamus-connolly-receives-ellis-island-medal-of-honor-207636061.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/seamus-connolly-receives-ellis-island-medal-of-honor-207636061.html Wed, 15 May 2013 05:33:54 PDT Seamus ConnollyRenowned Irish fiddle player Seamus Connolly, whose teaching, compositions and music have inspired a generation of Irish musicians, was a recipient of the 2013 Ellis Island Medal of Honor last Saturday (5/11)The ceremony, organized by the National Ethnic Coalition Organizations, takes place on Ellis Island The medal is given annually to outstanding American citizens, from all walks of life who have distinguished themselves through their significant contributions to the United States Connolly is one of 90 people across all ethnic communities to receive this year's award READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/massachusetts-stands-strong-for-immigration-reform-207636051.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/massachusetts-stands-strong-for-immigration-reform-207636051.html Wed, 15 May 2013 05:33:53 PDT On Friday, May 10, the Irish International Immigrant Center stood alongside leaders of government, business, labor and faith communities to re-affirm the conviction that Congress should pass immigration reform now to strengthen the safety and further the prosperity of all AmericansHeld the day after markup began of the historic, bipartisan immigration reform bill in the Senate Judiciary Committee, the press conference reaffirmed the support of local government, business, labor, and community leaders at a time of public uncertainty in the wake of the tragic and heinous Boston Marathon bombings The press conference stressed the urgency of continuing to move forward with reform, so that families will no longer be needlessly torn apartThe Greater Boston Citizenship Initiative works in partnership with: the Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center, Centro Latino, Irish International Immigrant Center, Jewish Vocational Services, Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers and MIRA coalition READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/a-wonderful-afternoon-at-the-19th-annual-black-and-green-event-207636041.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/a-wonderful-afternoon-at-the-19th-annual-black-and-green-event-207636041.html Wed, 15 May 2013 05:33:53 PDT From left to right: Vivian Deleon, Father John McCarthy, Councilor Charles Yancey, Janice Galloway, Dr Lorna Rinear, Renata TeodoroOn Sunday, May 5th the Irish International Immigrant Center (IIIC) along with the Montserrat Aspirers, Inc (MAI) celebrated their 19th Annual Black & Green The event was held at its signature location, the Montserrat Aspirers Hall on Washington St, Dorchester READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/senate-president-murray-visits-ireland-207634471.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/senate-president-murray-visits-ireland-207634471.html Wed, 15 May 2013 05:18:46 PDT Senate President Murray meets with the Mayor of Donegal, Frank McBrearty, and Mayor of Letterkenny, Dessie Larkin, to discuss collaboration and economic development opportunitiesSenate President Therese Murray is currently in Ireland as part of a trade-mission to connect with politicians and local councils, with Governor Deval Patrick also traveling to Ireland later this week as part of an effort to drum up business for companies in MassachusettsMurray began her 10-day trip in Derry on Thursday by attending the launch of the North West Health Innovation Corridor with the Derry City council and on Friday The senate president also traveled to Donegal where she met with the Mayor of Donegal and Mayor of Letterkenny to discuss collaboration and economic development opportunities READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/boston-irish-festival-2013-highlights-206495941.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/boston-irish-festival-2013-highlights-206495941.html Tue, 07 May 2013 02:48:36 PDT Eileen IversThe 2013 Boston Irish Festival looks to be better than ever this year, with entertainment spanning from internationally recognized headliner acts to homegrown talent, as well as the 5K Road Race, Redhead World Record Photo, Boston Irish Festival Feis, Tug of War Competition, Darts Competition, and much more This year’s Friday night concert features Eileen Ivers and Immigrant Soul playing the fierce, innovative style of traditional Irish music for which they are world-renowned Eileen Ivers is a nine-time All-Ireland fiddle champion and has toured with such outstanding Irish groups as the Chieftains and the Riverdance ensemble, among her many orchestral and contemporary performances She is also a founding member of Cherish the Ladies, a traditional super group of all-female musicians READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/iiic-welcomes-sarah-chapple-sokol-as-their-new-education-coordinator-206493021.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/iiic-welcomes-sarah-chapple-sokol-as-their-new-education-coordinator-206493021.html Tue, 07 May 2013 02:33:37 PDT Sarah Chapple-SokolSarah Chapple-Sokol, a native of Arlington MA, has recently joined the IIIC as the new Education Coordinator Sarah is a graduate of Colby College, in Maine, where as an undergraduate she studied Anthropology and Music She then continued her education and went onto study a Master’s Degree in Intercultural Relations at Lesley University, Cambridge MAHaving grown up in Arlington, New York and outside Burlington, Vermont, Sarah is a seasoned traveller READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/clanrye-wider-horizons-celebrates-their-graduation-206493011.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/clanrye-wider-horizons-celebrates-their-graduation-206493011.html Tue, 07 May 2013 02:33:36 PDT It was a full house at the IIIC!The past six weeks have flown by for the first Wider Horizons group from Clanrye to arrive this year, and last night they marked the end of their time in Boston The completion of the overseas phase of their program was celebrated, as always, by a great graduation celebration at the IIIC The night included some great highlights with Chris McKevitt entertaining graduates and their guests with his guitar and singing skills while Jonjo Moore added a terrific reading of a personally composed poem to the evening’s entertainmentWe would like to express a great deal of gratitude to all of the host families for opening up their homes and to all of the employers who gave these young adults the chance to work in their organizations READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/senior-moments-from-the-ipc-206493001.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/senior-moments-from-the-ipc-206493001.html Tue, 07 May 2013 02:33:35 PDT Armed and ready! The IPC bowling stirkers Cara ClubThis past week we were missing two of the wonderful volunteers, we wish Mai Gallagher and Evelyn Flaherty speedy recoveries! And a huge thanks to Emer Mezzetti for holding down the fort!‘The Great Gatsby’ May 2013 remake of the Roaring TwentiesStarring Leonardo DiCaprio as the enigmatic millionaire Gatsby, Carey Mulligan as his lost love Daisy and Tobey Maguire as confidante Nick Carraway, the film is "timely" in its criticism of wealth, says Luhrmann, the new director for its 2013 remake The Great Gatsby is the Irish American author’s most popular novel and has been made into numerous movies, spanning nearly 90 years; 1926, 1949, 1974, 2000 and the upcoming 2013 adaption Set in the prosperous Long Island in 1922, The Great Gatsby provides a critical social history of America during the Roaring Twenties within its compelling literary narrative That era, known for unprecedented economic prosperity, the evolution of jazz music, the flapper culture, and bootlegging and other criminal activity, is plausibly depicted in Fitzgerald's novel, This remake will be released in the US on May 16th and I think will prove to be a real treat!Lucky strike – The IPC goes bowlingThe City of Boston Elderly Commission will host the Boston Senior Games; billiards and bowling, on Friday May 10 at Boston Bowl, Dorchester READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/roy-lyndsay-art-exhibition-206489251.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/roy-lyndsay-art-exhibition-206489251.html Tue, 07 May 2013 02:18:39 PDT 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” show, local art enthusiasts have a chance to view the breathtaking work of one of Ireland’s leading artistsRoy Lyndsay was born in Castlederg, Co Tyrone, Ireland in 1945 READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/dance-out-for-jane-richard-marathon-victim-206489241.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/dance-out-for-jane-richard-marathon-victim-206489241.html Tue, 07 May 2013 02:18:38 PDT 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 terrorist attack also claimed the life of her eight-year-old brother Martin and seriously injured her mother DeniseWhen the news spread among the local Irish dancing community about Jane, plans for a fundraiser began The dance took place in the Hancock Hall, 200 Berkeley Street, with all 1,080 seats sold out READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/change-makers-ball-206489231.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/change-makers-ball-206489231.html Tue, 07 May 2013 02:18:37 PDT 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 AfricaAt last year’s Change Maker’s Ball, the recently-inaugurated Irish President, Michael D Higgins described the work of Self Help Africa as "truly remarkable" and paid tribute to those attending the 2012 event which was, he said, supporting efforts to "fight poverty and hunger by helping rural African communities to drive their own change and to help themselves""These are really great nights and I think everyone has a lot of fun at them READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/tournament-at-grealish-boxing-club-206489221.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/tournament-at-grealish-boxing-club-206489221.html Tue, 07 May 2013 02:18:37 PDT On Saturday May 11th, the Grealish Boxing club will host Ballymena All Saints ABC at the Dorchester Armory, 70 Victory RoadBallymena All Saints ABC has a long history in boxing and is in existence for over 50 years In that time they have had NI champions and All-Ireland champions of all ages and have had boxers compete at 3 different Commonwealth gamesTheir current coach, Gerry Hamill is a former Commonwealth games gold medalist and represented Ireland at the1976 Olympic Games READ MORE ]]>