RIP Johnny Shaughnessy from Galways settled in Dorchester, Boston
John Joseph Shaughnessy, RIPIn mourning the passing of a friend of any age, we always proclaim that he was too young to die For Johnny, in his early 50s, it can be truly said that his mark on this...
View ArticleThe Bell Magazine and Representation of Irish Identity book release a success
T O'Grady, K Matthews, M Lonergan The Bell Magazine and the Representation of Irish Identity by Kelly Matthews chronicles the colorful history of the magazine and discusses The Bell’s contribution and...
View ArticleCharitable Irish Silver Key Awards -- honorees include Lynn Finn, Connell and...
Connell and Siobhan Gallagher, publisher of The Irish Emigrant newspaper are among this year's Silver Key honoreesThe Charitable Irish Society will host it's fourteenth annual Silver Key Awards...
View ArticleBIBA's Christmas party in partnership with IN Boston
Come Join the Boston Irish Business Association in celebrating the holiday season in partnership with IN Boston This after work event will take place at the Faneuil Hall Building overlooking Boston's...
View ArticleIrish Pastoral Centre - Feast of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
By Sr Marguerite Kelly, mficIn some ways, it’s hard not to feel sorry for Pilate He was really caught between a rock and a hard place On the one hand were the Jewish leaders who threatened to denounce...
View ArticleImmigration and US Citizenship News -- Sponsoring an aging Irish parent to...
By Kieran C O’Sullivan, Immigration CounselorSponsoring an aging Irish parent to come live in the USOne of my calls this week was from a young Irish man who lost his father tragically this year His...
View ArticleIrish Pastoral Centre Senior Notes -- Cara Club, Café Eireann, Five easy ways...
Kathleen Gallagher celebrates her birthday with friends at the CARA ClubBy Eileen O’CallaghanCara Club ~ BrightonA large crowd attended our afternoon in Brighton this week We were joined by Mairead Van...
View ArticleIrish International Immigrant Center's Services for Irish Immigrants
Immigration Legal ServicesThe Irish International Immigrant Center provides Irish Immigrants with free, professional, and confidential legal assistance on immigration and citizenship matters For...
View ArticleIrish Senior Connect builds a senior network
By Susan M Doody, CoordinatorThe Irish Senior Connect listening line is building a confidential Senior Network in the Boston area that links seniors with existing local services and activities, and...
View ArticleRegister today for the Irish International Immigrant Center's Dorchester...
By Toni Earls, IIIC Citizenship Outreach WorkerOn Saturday December 1st, the IIIC will hold a Citizenship Workshop at St Mark’s Parish in Dorchester At Citizenship Workshops, IIIC staff and volunteers...
View ArticleA silent witness during the Christmas holidays
By Danielle Owen, IIIC Director of Wellness and Education ServicesThe Irish Times noted last year how 'one in ten Irish teenagers says their parents’ drinking affects their own lives in a ‘hugely...
View ArticleIrish International Immigrant Center - Overstaying a visit to the United...
Q: I came to the US for a visit under the Visa Waiver Program and was given permission to stay here for 90 days I was thinking of staying on for a while longer and maybe getting a job to support myself...
View ArticleTaking Note: Irish and African Roots of American Music
Mick Moloney recipient of the National Heritage Award presents at ICCNE, December 1, 2012On Saturday, December 1, 2012 at 7:30 pm the Irish Cultural Centre of New England welcomes musician and...
View ArticleUpcoming Educational and Cultural Events at the Irish Cultural Centre
Whether it’s at a fun time in the Pub, on the dance floor or in the lecture hall, you’ll be meeting new friends and old at the Irish Cultural Centre of New England in Canton during these upcoming...
View ArticleApostolate Notes -- Feast of Christ the King, Eileen Cronin, Thanksgiving and...
Feast of Christ the KingBy Fr Brendan DugganFeast of ChristLast Sunday was the Feast of Christ the King, the last Sunday of the Church's year The gospel is a continuation of John's Passion narrative...
View ArticleIf the Irish are going to fawn over a foreign leader it should be China's Xi...
China's new leader, Xi Jinping at the Cliffs of Moher inCounty Clare during his visit to Ireland last FebruaryPat Hayes, Mayor of Clare is with him{Photo: MaxPixie}Last week's announcement that the...
View ArticleDesperation replaces Thanksgiving - big box retailers are stealing the holidays
Black Friday shoppersIf you didn't go to work this Thanksgiving count yourself one of the lucky ones Target stores opened at 9 PM on Thursday night, a full three hours earlier than they opened in 2011...
View ArticleGlenn Beck’s latest stunt - selling mason jar of President Obama in urine -...
Attempting to make a point in the wake of a controversial painting that shows President Obama crucified, Glenn Beck has put his own piece of art up for sale: a mason jar filled with ‘urine’ and a toy...
View ArticleNo Diaspora Irish need apply for Constitutional Convention in Ireland
The Constitutional Convention in Dublin will meet shortly to consider changes to the Irish Constitution. Read more
View ArticleIrish judge jailed in landmark case over deception charges - VIDEO
The first ever judge to go prison in Ireland received a 2-½ year sentence for attempting to defraud a friend of his fortune. Read more
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