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New England Council’s Jim Brett receives the inaugural Brian J. Donnelly Award

September 24th, 2023 Comments Closed

BOSTON — More than 250 guests attended the Irish Cultural Center’s event for the inaugural Brian J. Donnelly Award for Leadership in Public Service, which was given to former state representative James T. Brett, president and CEO of the New England Council. Held at the Omni Parker House Hotel in Boston, the event recognized the work of former US Reprensentative Donnelly who, like Jim Brett, had deep roots in Dorchester. Donnelly, who served in Congress…

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Annual South Boston St. Patrick’s Day breakfast held at Local 7 Union Hall

March 21st, 2023 Comments Closed

SOUTH BOSTON — A packed house was on hand for the annual St. Patrick’s Day breakfast, which was held at the Iron Workers Union Local 7 hall in South Boston. The breakfast, one of the key events on the local political calendar, was hosted by state Senator Nick Collins. All photos by Bill Brett

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Annual St. Patrick’s Day breakfast in support to Mary Ann Brett Food Pantry this Saturday

March 16th, 2023 Comments Closed

DORCHESTER — The annual St. Patrick’s Day weekend breakfast that is held to raise money for the Mary Ann Brett Food Pantry will be held on Saturday, March 18, at 10 a.m. in the parish hall of the old St. Margaret’s Church (St. Mother Teresa Parish) in Dorchester. The lively annual breakfast takes place right next to the actual food pantry and raises more than $100,000 annually to support the local community. If the name…

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Edgerley Family South Boston Boys & Girls Club hosts St. Patrick’s Day luncheon

March 12th, 2023 Comments Closed

SEAPORT — 300 guests attended the Edgerley Family South Boston Boys & Girls Club’s 47th annual St. Patrick’s Day luncheon, which was held at the Omni Boston Hotel. John Tobin served as the emcee and comedian Corey Rodrigues offered some good humored entertainment. Guests included Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, Father Joe White, Robert Lewis, Josh Davis, and several elected officials. The Youth of the Year award was given to Brille Jean, a 17-year-old junior at…

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Co. Sligo Association holds 13th annual St. Patrick’s Day dinner

March 10th, 2023 Comments Closed

DORCHESTER — More than 400 guests attended the County Sligo Association of Boston’s 13th annual St. Patrick’s Day banquet, which was held at Florian Hall in Dorchester. The Association honored Christine McCarrick and offered a full program, including music by Erin’s Melody with Margaret Dalton and the master of ceremonies was Sligo’s own Jim Brett of Dorchester, with special entertainment by Brady Academy of Irish Dance from Quincy. All photos by Bill Brett

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