Superbowl Party at Clerys Pub in Boston on Sunday, February 5

Clerys in Boston's South End is having a Super Bowl party on Sunday, February 5, 2012, to root on the New England Patriots in Superbowl XLVI.

Admission cost is $15 and includes a guaranteed seat for your group, two drink tickets and a tailgate buffet for the first half of the game.  Clerys is also rolling out the 1st annual Wing Eating Contest.

Located at 115 Dartmouth Street at the corner of Columbus Avenue, Clerys is a great neighborhood watering hole, just steps away from Bay Bay T Station and Copley Square.   Here are directions.

Check out other pubs and restaurants owned by the Glynn Hospitality Group.

For year round Irish cultural activities in greater Boston, visit IrishBoston.org.

Four Green Fields Pub in Boston is Hosting a Super Bowl Party on Sunday, February 5

Four Green Fields Irish Pub in downtown Boston, which boasts one of the biggest television screens in the entire city, is throwing an all-day Superbowl party on Sunday, February 5, 2012, from 10:00 a.m. until closing. 

The game between the New England Patriots and New York Giants starts at 6:00 p.m., so get your seats early.

In addition to the optimal viewing experience of the giant screen , check out the great menu of dinner, appetizers and snacks, as well as a fully stocked bar with your favorite beers and beverages.

Please call Four Green Fields at 617 367-4747 for more information.  

For a list of Irish cultural activities taking place in greater Boston visit IrishBoston.org

For tourist information visit MassVacation.com and BostonUSA.com.  

Patriot Fans: Get in Shape for the SuperBowl Tonight

Preparing for the Super Bowl this Sunday?  Here's a great way to get in shape for a long day of cheering, eating, drinking, and cheering some more. 

Take the 5K Bur-Run through Somerville, sponsored by the Burren Pub in Davis Square.  You can change into your running gear in the Back Room of the Burren, then return after the race for a meal and some great acoustic music.

Go Pats!

For a list of Irish pubs in greater Boston where you can watch the Super Bowl, click here. 

US Census Reports Irish is second largest ethnic group in USA

The US Census Bureau released its annual Irish Heritage Month statistics in anticipation of St. Patrick's Day in March.  The findings reveal that 34.7 million Americans claim Irish ancestry, which is more than seven times the population of Ireland itself.

"Irish was was the nation's second most frequently reported ancestry, trailing only German," the report noted.

In February 2011, the Bureau reported that Massachusetts is the most Irish state in America, with nearly 24% of residents claiming Irish ancestry.  

Here is a breakdown of the towns in Massachusetts with the highest Irish ancestry:

47.5 Scituate
46.5 Braintree
45.8 Hull
45.6 Marshfield
44.9 Avon
44.9 Pembroke
44.6 Milton
44.5 Abington
44.3 Whitman
44.2 Hanover
43.4 Weymouth
43.0 Walpole
42.2 Holbrook
41.4 Duxbury
41.2 Norwell
40.8 Hanson

To find out about Irish heritage in Massachusetts, visit IrishHeritageTrail.com 

For year round details on Irish cultural activities, visit IrishMassachusetts.com. 

To find out about visiting Massachusetts, go to Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism at MassVacation.com.

State Senator Jack Hart is Appointed Assistant Majority Leader in Massachusetts Senate

Congratulations to South Boston State Senator Jack Hart, who was named Assistant Majority Leader in the Massachusetts Senate by State Senate President Therese Murray earlier this month.

Senator Hart replaces former Senator Stephen Tolman from Brighton, who is now president of the AFL-CIO in Massachusetts.

"I am honored to be afforded this opportunity by Senate President Murray, a woman and a leader whom I greatly admire," Hart said.  "In this position, I hope to work with the leadership and the members to continue to do good things for the people of the Commonwealth."

A lifelong resident of South Boston, Senator Hart presides over the annual St. Patrick's Day breakfast in Boston each year that precedes the St. Patrick's Day Parade. 

Hart has also been a strong advocate for cultural tourism and is an active member of the T5 Committee, an initiative by the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority to make Boston one of the top five convention destinations in the United States.

For year round details on Boston's Irish cultural community, visit IrishBoston.org. 

Feast of St. Brigid Being Celebrated at Irish Pastoral Centre in Boston on Feburary 4

The Irish Pastoral Centre of Boston is celebrating the Feast of St. Brigid, one of Ireland's beloved patron saints, on Saturday, February 4, 2012, from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. at St. Brendan's Parish in Dorchester.

The event begins with a craft workshop for children, who will learn to make a St. Brigid's cross, and discover the history of Saint Brigid, who lived in the 5th century and is known as The Mary of the Gael.

At 5:00 p.m. Father John McCarthy will celebrate Mass at St. Brendan's Church, and that is followed at 6:00 p.m. by supper and traditional Irish music and dancing. Musicians will be performing from Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann and Céol Trad.na hEiréann

Tickets are $15 at the door or $12 in advance for adults, $5 for children ages six or above.  Children under five are free.  To order tickets in advance, please call the Centre at 1 855-479-2472 or organizer Maureen McNally at 781 871-1247.  Here are directions to St. Brendan's.

Formed in 1987, the Irish Pastoral Centre of Boston is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year assisting Irish immigrations in making a positive transition to living in the United States.  Read a recent story on the Centre in the Boston Pilot.

For a calendar of upcoming activities at the Irish Pastoral Centre, click here. 

For year round details on Irish cultural activities in greater Boston, visit IrishBoston.org.

Irish Band Devri Performing at Boston's Black Rose Pub on January 27-28

Popular Boston Irish band Devri is performing for the first time at the Black Rose Pub near Faneuil Hall on Friday, January 27 and Saturday, January 28, 2012 on the Main Stage, from 9:30 p.m. to closing.

The legendary Black Rose, which just celebrated its 35 year anniversary, has live music seven nights a week and is a popular watering hole for local residents and visitors from throughout the world.  And it has a full menu of food selections including great fish n chips, beef stew and a wide selection of Irish and American fare.

For more details on Irish cultural activities in greater Boston visit IrishBoston.org.