SOUTH BOSTON — When you can’t have the traditional packed house for the annual St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast and you don’t want to miss the event for a second year, you have to try something new. That is what state Senator Nick Collins did, when he opened his doors to a few socially distant appearances along with recorded and broadcast visits from the usual cast of politicians. Among those stopping by in person was former…

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[Originally posted on May 7, 2019] BRIGHTON — As they have for more than 35 years, scores of musicians were at the Green Briar Pub in Brighton on Monday night for a couple of traditional Irish music sessions. That is, except for one thing: it was last night the Irish restaurant was open. The pub was known for its taps that featured Guinness and newer craft for one last session. Green Briar ran two sessions…

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Bill Brett has been busy out delivering copies of his fifth book, “Boston: Irish,” now that stores and other venues are opening back up for business. And, just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. “Boston: Irish” can be purchased through College Hype, which can ship the book out. Five of Bill’s six books are for sale through the Dorchester-based company. You can order through this link. If you prefer to stop by a brick and…

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DORCHESTER – Jack Doherty and his team at College Hype has teamed up with famed radio host Greg Hill and his foundation to create shirts to support the recovery of AJ Quetta, a varsity hockey player for Bishop Feehan High School who was seriously injured during a game. On January 26, 2021, AJ crashed, head first, into the boards during his game against Pope Francis in Springfield. He was taken off the ice on a…

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REPOSTED ON JANUARY 1, 2021: SOUTH BOSTON — Hundreds of intrepid swimmers, many donning costumes, made the leap into Dorchester Bay outside the Curley Community Center on Columbia Road on January 1, 2020, as part of the L Street Brownies’ annual New Year’s Day Plunge. The water off of the L Street and M Street beaches was a balmy 42 degrees for the plunge, according to the National Weather Service. The air temperature was also…

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