Boston Mayor Marty Walsh with Boston Globe Managing Director Linda Pizzuti Henry, and Henry Richard. PHOTO BY BILL BRETT FENWAY — More than 300 guests attended the kickoff party to support the Boston Marathon team running to raise money for the Martin Richard Foundation, named for the 8-year-old Dorchester resident who was the youngest person killed in the Boston Marathon bomb blasts in 2013. Martin’s father, Bill, reiterated that this is the last year the…

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FENWAY — A steady stream of well-wishers made their way to Fenway Park the other night to celebrate the release of Boston Marathon race director Dave McGillivray’s new book, “Running Across America.” The children’s book tells young readers (and others, too) about perseverance, something McGillivray lived on his historic run. All photos by Bill Brett

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BOSTON — Four of Ireland’s best hurling teams will compete on Sunday at Fenway Park. But the action got started on Friday at the Boston Harbor Hotel with a luncheon for 325 people, including many players. The Pyramid Hotel Group hosted the four teams. For more on the action, read Kevin Cullen’s piece in the Boston Globe here. Among those at the kick-off event were Aidan Browne, Jim Rooney, Tim Brett, and Ed and Bill…

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Friday, October 3, 8:30 AM, Boston, MA – The Consulate General of Ireland in Boston hosted the Gaelic Players Association (GPA) as they announced that the 3rd annual GPA Super 11’s at Fenway Park would take place this November. The breakfast event was also an opportunity for the new CEO of the GPA, Paul Flynn, to meet with members of the Irish diaspora and supporters of the Gaelic Games in Boston. Speaking at the event…

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