Irish Massachusetts

  May 27, 2026 – The Boston Irish Tourism Association (BITA) today released its 2026 summer issue of  Travel & Culture  magazine, highlighting hundreds of Irish cultural activities in greater Boston and New England, as well as travel tips for visiting the island of Ireland this summer and fall. Read the   digital version .          “There’s an undeniable Celtic spirit in New England that is vibrant and welcoming, with dozens of outdoor festivals and indoor concerts, Gaelic athletic games, cultural and community events plus history and heritage trails in Boston and the South Shore,” says Michael Quinlin of the Boston Irish Tourism Association (BITA).  “For tourists traveling abroad, the island of Ireland has an exciting new campaign called  Ireland Unrushed , which urges visitors to take it slow and to enjoy the magic around every corner.”  Some New England highlights include the Glasgow Lands Scottish Festi...

  Image Courtesy of Boston Police Department  Boston Firefighter Robert 'Bobby' Kilduff, Jr., of Rescue Company 2 was killed yesterday while battling a fire in #Dorchester .  The West Roxbury native was a third generation Boston firefighter who followed in the footsteps of his father and grandfather. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. We extend our sincere condolences to the Kilduff family, neighbors, friends & fellow firefighters during this difficult time.  

  2026 FIFA World Cup Soccer has arrived, and it’s now time for ‘The Beautiful Game’ to commence, along with all the pageantry and excitement that comes with the world’s largest sporting spectacle! Hundreds of thousands of football fans are journeying to the New England from around the world to watch the seven FIFA World Cup matches taking place from June 13 to July 9 at Boston (Gillette) Stadium in Foxborough. Five group stage matches take place on June 13, 16, 19, 23 and 26, plus a Round of 32 matches on June 29 and then a Quarter Final match on July 9.    Here is the Boston Stadium schedule . In Boston, Logan International Airport has made upgrades, with expanded gates, TSA checkpoints, ticketing areas and baggage claim capacity. Its customer service team is eager and ready to greet international visitors in any language! MBTA has upped its public transit plan with trains and buses to bring thousands of fans to and from Boston (Gillette) Stadium for each of the seve...

On May 6, 2026, the John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum unveiled a brand new, updated Kennedy Family Tree Wall that provides a refreshed, clearly presented overview of the Kennedy family lineage. Designed to enhance the visitor experience, the new graphic art provides historical context and deeper insight into one of America’s most well‑known families. Multiple generations of the Kennedy family are depicted in the genealogical rendering, beginning with Ambassador Joseph P. Kennedy and Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy, parents of President John F. Kennedy. “The Kennedy story is often experienced through individual moments and public milestones,” said Wendy Northcross, executive director. “The updated Family Tree Wall allows visitors to better understand the family connections behind those moments and the shared history that shaped them.” The refreshed wall features updated research, improved readability, and a design that complements the Museum’s fixed and rotating exhibitions. It serves as both a...

Boston Irish Tourism Association has compiled this signature schedule of cool festivals in summer and fall 2026, from live music and dance to culture and cuisine, history and heritage.   Find more signature festivals at  https://irishboston.org/festivals/   June 12 FIFA Fan Festival City Hall Plaza, Boston  meetboston.com    June 13 Flag Day Festival  Pageant Field, Quincy discoverquincy.com    June 20-21 Milton Music Festival Governor Hutchinson’s Field Adams St., Milton wearemilton.org   June 20 KidsFest Hancock Adams Common Quincy discoverquincy.com   June 21 South Shore Arts Festival Cohasset Seeplymouth.com   July 2 Quincy Patriot Celebration Quincy discoverquincy.com    July 3-5 Boston Harborfest 2026 Rose Kennedy Greenway Boston meetboston.com    July 4 Fourth of July Parade, Concert & Fireworks Town of Plymouth Seeplymouth.com   July 11-15 Sail Boston Festival Downtown Boston sailboston.com...