COPLEY SQUARE — Over 700 corporate leaders and friends of Ireland gathered at the Westin Copley Place for The Ireland Funds 42nd Boston Gala in support of charitable, cultural and educational causes across the island of Ireland and locally in Massachusetts.  Caitriona Fottrell, President & CEO of The Ireland Funds and Gene McQuade, chair of The Ireland Funds America, welcomed those gathered and spoke of the importance of Boston to the history and future of The Ireland Funds. The…

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BEACON HILL — Dignitaries, business and community leaders, and friends filled the main dining room at the historic Hampshire House on Beacon Hill to give “cheers” to Thomas A. Kershaw and his many contributions to Boston’s hospitality and tourism industry and the community. A few days before his 85th birthday on December 1, 2023, the luncheon featured accolades from formerLieutenant Governor Karyn Polito, City Council President Ed Flynn and state Representative Jay Livingstone. Boston news…

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ANDOVER — 450 guests attended the Ironstone Farm’s 21st annual Spirit of Giving gala, which was held at the Andover Country Club. The event honored Linda and Larry Ardito, who “exemplify the spirit of giving through several decades of involvement in the Merrimack Valley community and Ironstone Farms.” The evening raised more than $300,000. NBC 10 Boston/NECN meteorologist Matt Noyes served as the auction emcee. Through horse therapy, Ironstone Farm helps children and adults with…

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SEAPORT — It was a soldout dinner at the Davio’s in the Seaport District when Mark Wahlberg was in town for a special sold-out dinner at Davio’s featuring Flecha Azul Tequila. After his time at the eatery, Wahlberg made his way to the TD Garden for the Celtics game against the Pacers. Joining Davio’s owner Steve DiFillippo were Kiss-108’s Billy Costa and Lisa Donovan, Dorchester Boys and Girls Clubs CEO & President Bob Scannell, and…

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SEAPORT — New England Council President and CEO Jim Brett welcomed more than 1,800 guests who attended the Council’s annual New Englander of the Year dinner, which was held at the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport. The 2023 annual celebration’s co-chairs are Katherine Craven, chief administrative and financial officer, Babson College, and Cain Hayes, president & CEO, Point32Health. The 2023 honorees are: NBC10 anchor Latoyia Edwards, Dr. Jim O’Connell, president of Boston Health Care for the…

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