Irish Boston
@TheBostonIrish
Boston Irish Tourism Association (BITA) celebrates New England's rich Irish history & culture, plus travel to the island of Ireland.
We're delighted to share our new Travel & Culture summer issue, celebrating the rich cultural and travel ties between #NewEngland and #Ireland. irishboston.org/issue/summer-2… @MeetBostonUSA @DiscoverQuincy @MerrimackValley @Massport @MBTA @TourismIreland @metcalfealison1…
Going to the @LowellFolkFest this weekend? Check out some of #Lowell's amazing Irish landmarks that chronicle the #Irish immigrants who built this mill city in the 19th century! @MerrimackValley @LowellIrish @IrishLowell @CityofLowellMA @bostoncatholic @TheBostonPilot…
Happy birthday to Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy, born on July 22, 1890 in #Boston's #NorthEnd. On July 22, 1990, #MAGovernor Mike Dukakis officially declared "Rose Kennedy Day" in #Massachusetts on her 100th birthday. The Rose Kennedy Garden in Columbus Park is the first stop on the…
Born in #sligo #ireland, sculptor Martin Milmore came to #boston with his widowed mother when he was seven, then became one of Boston's leading sculptors. He died on July 21, 1883 in #Roxbury at age 38, at the height of his artistic powers. His work includes the #BostonCommon…
The free @LowellFolkFest , July 25-27, is an extraordinary gathering of musicians, dancers, storytellers + cultural artists representing dozens of ethnic and national folk traditions such as @Solasmusic from across America + around the world. Plus, dozens of food vendors share…
Congrats #Tipperary for winning the #AllIreland Senior Hurling Championship over #Cork. Wish we were at @UnaPowellsPub in #Nenagh to celebrate with ye. All-Ireland SHC final recap: Tipperary 3-27 Cork 1-18 rte.ie/sport/hurling/… via @rte @GoToIrelandUS @TipperaryGAA @VisitTipp…
This Tuesday, July 22, @IrishCultureBos presents powerhouse Irish music duo Trevor Sexton & Ger O'Donnell live. Don't miss this amazing music! irishboston.org/event/icc-pres…
Note: due to weather forecast, today's Ireland Day at Armenian @Heritage__Park is rescheduled to next Sunday, July 27! @IPCBoston @rian_center @HelloGreenway
This Sunday, July 20 at 4pm, enjoy 'Ireland Day' at beautiful Armenian @Heritage__Park on the Rose Kennedy Greenway @HelloGreenway. Hear from @IPCBoston + @rian_center + enjoy live #Irishmusic +sample #irishsodabread. irishboston.org/event/ireland-… @BOSImmigrants #meetboston
Read about #Roxbury native Maurice J. Tobin, son of #irish immigrants from #Tipperary. Tobin was #BostonMayor #MAGovernor + #USLabor Secretary in his illustrious career. The #TobinBridge + a statue on the #Esplanade are named in his honor. irishboston.org/2021/maurice-t… @USDOL…
Quite possibly, if Sargent the poet traces his family lineage to Salem.
@AncestorExperts @JPHistoricalSoc was the Epes Sargent mentioned in 1750 the grandfather or great-grandfather of poet Epes Sargent b. 1810? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epes_Sarg…
In 18th century #NewEngland, #Irish indentured servants such as Molly Birk were held in servitude for up to seven years. Many became dissatisfied with their harsh working conditions + poor treatment and they ran way from their 'masters.' All of the escapees had rewards on their…
This Sunday, July 20, Blackstone River Theatre presents Rakish, an extraordinary duo performing #irish #Celtic + #american music. The outdoor concert begins at 4pm. irishboston.org/event/brt-pres… @BRTRiverfolk @RITourism #cumberlandri @IrishEcho
#MeetBoston Tourism Leader Martha Sheridan Joins @FWC26Boston Honorary Board, to provide strategic guidance + vision as #boston gears up to welcome legions of #soccer fans for @FIFAWorldCup matches in 2026. @GilletteStadium @MeetBostonSport irishboston.org/2025/martha-j-…
