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

Tue, 21 May 2013 04:28:38 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

Irish leader Enda Kenny received a standing ovation on Monday morning when he delivered a rousing commencement speech at Boston College.

Aussie outlaw Ned Kelly is the center of attention at huge Tipperary event (IrishCentral)

Sun, 19 May 2013 05:11:58 PDT

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

Notorious Australian outlaw Ned Kelly is being honored at a Tipperary event as part of the Gathering festival in Ireland.

President Higgins warns of “real danger” of not supporting creativity while at UNESCO event (IrishCentral)

Thu, 16 May 2013 01:13:07 PDT

By: KERRY O'SHEA

Irish President Michael D. Higgins warned of the “real danger” of not supporting creativity while he was on hand at the unveiling of a special stamp meant to commemorate UNESCO’s naming of Dublin as permanent city of literature in 2010.

Irish Cultural Centre upcoming events (IrishCentral)

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

A Wonderful Afternoon at the 19th Annual Black and Green Event (IrishCentral)

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

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

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:18:29 PDT

Sr Lena Deevy LSA is presented with the inaugural Presidential Distinguished Service AwardThe Irish Emigrant would like to thank Sister Lena Deevy, LSA for the tremendous work that she has done for the Irish community in her 24 years at the Irish International Immigrant Center READ MORE

Irish Pastoral Centre event at the Irish Cultural Centre (IrishCentral)

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 04:03:26 PDT

IPC computer whizzes, some participants and BC studentsAs usual a great time was had at the ICCNE in Canton Fintan Stanley kept us all on the dance floor with some great Irish tunes Thanks to all whom called ahead to reserve a spot to ensure we don’t overcrowd the hall Huge thanks to our wonderful volunteers who made the event run so smoothly READ MORE

Weekly events at the Irish Cultural Centre (IrishCentral)

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 04:03:25 PDT

Mondays: Set Dancing for Adults with Cait Bracken every Monday from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm READ MORE

Upcoming events at the Irish Cultural Centre (IrishCentral)

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 04:03:24 PDT

Misgivings: A “Divine” Comedy of Belly laughs, Blessings, Blarney, and Bingo: Saturday, April 27th 8pm $15 per person Join Father Patrick Aloysius Misgivings (an actor) for this theatrical presentation of stories and one-liners about growing up Catholic READ MORE

‘The Return of the Rossies’ – Roscommon to host numerous cultural events for The Gathering (IrishCentral)

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:48:24 PDT

By: JANE WALSH

Come to the Gathering of all Rossies this year in Boyle, Co. Roscommon, Ireland which commences on May 23rd With a celebration of the 400th Year since the town was established by Royal Charter. There will never be a better year to visit, reconnect or experience for the first time what is great about Roscommon as the county will be jam packed with events all year long.

The special flagship weekend has lots of activities for our overseas visitors

Upcoming events at the Irish Cultural Centre (IrishCentral)

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 06:03:11 PDT

Afternoon Tea & Spring Fashion Show: Sunday, April 21st 2pm $25 per person The Ladies of the Irish Cultural Centre invite you to join them for spring fashions and an afternoon of tea and scones READ MORE

19th Annual Black & Green Event (IrishCentral)

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 04:48:21 PDT

The nineteenth annual Black and Green community building event on Sunday, May 5th, 2013 is co-organized by the Irish International Immigrant Center and the Montserrat Aspirers as a unique afternoon bringing together Boston’s diverse communities for an afternoon of making new friends, discussion, entertainment and sharing a meal It will take place from 2:00 to 5:00pm at the Montserrat Aspirers Hall, 364 Washington St, Dorchester, MA 02124The program will feature music and presentations centering on the theme Immigration: Our Shared History, Stories and Future READ MORE

Upcoming events at the Irish Cultural Centre (IrishCentral)

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 04:48:15 PDT

- Boston Irish Festival Launch Party: Friday, April 12th 8pm FREE Join us for the Boston Irish Festival Launch Party! Only 60 days to go to the largest Irish Festival on the east coast READ MORE

Gabriel Byrne's criticism of The Gathering 'helped with tourism' says event boss (IrishCentral)

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 04:35:06 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

Gabriel Byrne’s shakedown of the Irish tourism initiative The Gathering has helped attract visitors to Ireland, according to one of its directors.

Upcoming April events at the Irish Cultural Centre (IrishCentral)

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 05:47:49 PDT

· Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum: Presentation in partnership with TIARA: Friday, April 5th, 7:30-9:00pm Free The ICC hosts TIARA’s (The Irish Ancestral Research Association) monthly meeting featuring speaker Grace Brady, the Executive Director of Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, CT Learn about Ireland’s Great Famine and what the Museum has on display READ MORE

Martin McGuinness and Mary Lou McDonald speak out against Dissident Republicans at 1916 events (IrishCentral)

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 04:49:12 PDT

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

Sinn Fein leaders have warned Dissident Republicans to lay down their arms – and claimed the Irish and British governments are treating the peace process with complacency.

County Clare launch The Gathering Song to promote year-long lineup of events (IrishCentral)

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 11:29:29 PDT

By: AMANDA DRISCOLL

The people of County Clare have extended their invitation to The Gathering in the form of a song written by songwriter and Ennis native, Peter Keane.

Emigrant Flame monument sparks to life in Wexford ahead of JFK 50 anniversary event (IrishCentral)

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 08:57:10 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

Experts who developed the London 2012 Olympic Torch are working on a newly built Emigrant Flame in New Ross, Wexford, which will be lit by members of the Kennedy family this summer.

Irish Foreign Minister was wrong to boycott men only event in Savannah over St.Patrick’s Day (IrishCentral)

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 04:47:23 PDT

In Atlanta on Friday, Irish Foreign Minister Eamon Gilmore (right) presented Don Keough, former president of Coca-Cola, with the Presidential Distinguished Service Award for the Irish AbroadIrish Foreign Minister Eamon Gilmore canceled a proposed trip to Savannah, Georgia for St Patrick’s Day on the grounds that he would not attend the men-only Hibernian Society dinner there “Count me out — I'm not doing it," Gilmore told The Irish Times READ MORE

Liam Neeson to be honored by Speaker Christine Quinn in St. Patrick’s Event (IrishCentral)

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 06:26:57 PDT

By: IRISHCENTRAL STAFF WRITERS

Golden Globe winning actor Liam Neeson will be honored with the ‘Thomas Manton Irish Man of the Year Award’ at an event in New York’s City Hall this Monday to mark Irish heritage month.