Irish Massachusetts

Boston Police Gaelic Column of Pipes & Drums   The 12th annual  Cape Cod Patrick's Parade  is taking place on Saturday, March 4, 2017, featuring Grand Marshall  Brandon King , defensive back of the Super Bowl Champions New England Patriots. Also in the parade is the  James Connolly Flute Band  from Glasgow , Scotland .  The 60 member band is makng its first appearance at the parade, according to parade committee co-chairman John Fallon. The popular  Boston Police Gaelic Column of Pipes & Drums  is also participating in this year's parade. The parade begins at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 4, at Route 28 and Long Pond Drive in South Yarmouth, and continues west for about two miles, to the intersection of Route 28 andHiggins Crowell Road in West Yarmouth .  Here is a  map of the parade route . Parade organizers have arranged for trolleys to run the length of the parade so viewers can easily get to thei...

Celtic Crossings , led by world renowned Irish musician and composer Phil Coulter, popular New York cabaret entertainer Andy Cooney, and popular Irish vocalist Geraldine Branagan, are in concert at the Berklee Performance Center in Boston at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 4, 2017. The talented trio is joined by Boston-based champion step dancer Conor O'Brien, and the Irish Pops Ensemble.  The concert is presented by Bridget's  - An Irish Tradition Gift Shop . Purchase your tickets online now to reserve seats for one of the best concerts coming to Boston this St. Patrick's Day season.  Tickets are $39, $59 & $99. For year round information on Irish activites in Massachusetts visit IrishMassachusetts.com .

Looking for an educational activitiy for the kids during school vacation week in Greater Boston?   The  Irish Cultural Centre  in  Canton , in association with the  Atlantic Irish Arts Academy , is offering a three day educational learning event entitled “The Children of Lir Theatre Workshop." It takes place from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on February 21-23, 2017.Cost is $160 per child, and sibling discounts are available. The workshop provides children ages 6-18 with a chance to explore the Irish language, perform script writing, principles of performance, costume design and theatre production.  The Children of Lir is an ancient Irish folktale where a jealous wife turns her step-children into swans, as described in  Ireland of the Welcomes .    The mission of Atlantic Irish Arts Academy is to teach our students about the vast literary history of Ireland through performance and enjoyable edu...

Mark Roberts, Laurel Martin & Kieran Jordan   Check out two great acts at the Blackstone River Theatre in Cumberland, RI on Saturday, February 18, 2017.  The show begins at 8:00 p.m. and tickets are $15, available at the door.  First is the trio of Laurel Martin , fiddler; Mark Roberts  on flute, banjo, and bouzouki; and sean nos dancer  Kieran Jordan .  As a trio, they present tasteful musical selections, with dance woven in as rhythmic and visual accompaniment.  The Vox Hunters  is an exciting duo featuring  Armand Aromin on fiddle and flute  and  Benedict Gagliardi  on concertina.  Their unorthodox collection of tunes underscores their diverse backgrounds and understanding of traditional music.  Armomin is also an instrument maker, having studied violin making at the North Bennet School in Boston's North End.  Gagliardi also sings and plays banjo, ukulele, harmonica and mandolin.   Here...

The Chieftains – one of Ireland ’s most influential and popular traditional bands  - is performing at the Chevalier Theatre in Medford on Wednesday, March 1, 2017.  It is the band’s only Massachusetts appearance during this tour. The Boston Irish Tourism Association (BITA) is giving away a free pair of tickets to attend this show.   Enter to win here , then check back on February 27 for the winner announcement. Or, you can order tickets online now to ensure your seats at this show. Winners of six Grammy Awards, the band is celebrating its 55 th year anniversary as one of the world’s most popular groups.  Read this story in Irish America Magazine detailing The Chieftains band members on the occasion of their 50 th anniversary. Find year round details on Irish cultural events in New England at IrishMassachusetts.com . 

Irish traditional ensemble Solas  is performing live at The Cabot in Beverly, Massachusetts at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 18, 2017. The Boston Irish Tourism Association is raffling off a free pair of tickets to attend the concert.   Click here to enter the contest . Or, you can order Solas tickets online to hear one of the most innovative and creative Irish bands of this generation. Check out this video on Solas .   For year round details on Irish cultural events in greater Boston, visit IrishBoston.org .

Fort Charles, Kinsale, County Cork Courtesy of  AirCam Aerial Photography  Aer Lingus is offering major savings to fly from Boston to Dublin or Shannon in March 2017.   Avail of major savings on airfares and  Vacation Store packages .  Book by February 14 to take advantage of these great rates. Here is a FAQ guide to flying on Aer Lingus.  For full details on all that Ireland has to offer, visit ireland.com . For visitors flying from Ireland to Boston, check out Irish activities at IrishMassachusetts.com . 

Queens-born jazz vocalist  Tara O’Grady gave a recent performance in Beckett's Restaurant in Budapest, Hungary, including this distinct interpretation of the Irish-American classic, Danny Boy . Read more about O'Grady's trip to Budapest and her connection to Harry Houdini, as recounted in Irish America Magazine . Find year round information on Irish events in New England at IrishMassachusetts.com .