NEEDHAM — A segment on the award-winning television magazine show “Chronicle” about our own Bill Brett and his fifth book, “Boston: Irish” was re-aired on the show recently. The segment also gives an exclusive sneak peek of the cover of “Boston: Game Changers,” Bill’s latest book, which is expected to be released this fall. (Just in time for Christmas!) You can view it here.

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SEAPORT — 300 guests turned out for the Eire Society of Boston’s annual dinner, which honored James T. Brett, the president and CEO of the New England Council. The dinner was held on April 7, 2018 at the Seaport Hotel. Brett, who has worked on behalf of Irish cultural and business organizations for decades, was feted by former state Senator Linda Dorcena Forry and Mayor Marty Walsh. Boston Globe columnist Kevin Cullen was the evening’s…

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  I just wanted to take a moment to remember Tom “Red” Martin, who could claim multiple titles including philanthropist and friend to many. Tom died recently and the Boston Globe ran a wonderful obituary, which you can read via this link.  He was 79. Tom was featured in my fifth book, “Boston: Irish.” (My photo is in this post.) From Boston College hockey star to founder of Cramer Productions, Red loomed large on the local…

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