Sligo Association of Boston holds 2024 St. Patrick’s Day event
DORCHESTER — 400 guests attended the Sligo Association of Boston’s 12th annual St. Patrick’s Day corned beef and cabbage banquet and scholarship dinner. All photos by Bill Brett
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New England Council’s Jim Brett receives the inaugural Brian J. Donnelly Award
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…
Co. Sligo Association holds 13th annual St. Patrick’s Day dinner
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
The Ireland Funds honors Bob and Laura Reynolds for their work in U.S. and Ireland
BOSTON — Corporate leaders, politicians and friends of Ireland gathered for the 41st Boston Gala of The Ireland Funds, in support of charitable, cultural and educational causes in Ireland and to assist local organizations in Massachusetts. This year’s Boston Gala, held at the Westin Copley Place, honored Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker, Jr. and Putnam Investments President and Chief Executive Officer Robert L. “Bob” Reynolds with The Ireland Funds Distinguished Leadership Award. While the focus of The Ireland Funds of course is on Ireland, it increasingly has…
Irish Pastoral Centre celebrates new location
DORCHESTER — A festive and celebratory gathering took place Saturday, November 26, to officially recognize the Irish Pastoral Centre’s new location at 540 Gallivan Blvd in Adams Village in Dorchester. Special guest Martin J. Walsh, US Secretary of Labor and former mayor of Boston, offered a few remarks to mark the occasion. The new space will allow the IPC to better serve the local Irish diaspora with more programs in an accessible environment. Friends and community members enjoyed…