Irish Echo Newspaper Roundup of Irish Christmas Shows in New England

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The Irish Echo Newspaper in New York published a story on Irish-themed Christmas shows in New England this December.  The issue is available on news stands in greater Boston and also online.

For more details on Christmas shows throughout New England in December, click here.


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