Irish Massachusetts

Tourism Ireland has issued a new video called "Autumn on the Island of Ireland," extolling the beauty of Ireland in autumn, as well as the many cultural, historical and entertainment opportunities that await visitors.   The September-December season is a great way for visitors to experience Ireland free from the peak-season crowds and prices.  From cities and towns to the countryside and magnificent seacoast, Ireland has something to offer everyone.  Find out more about visiting Ireland this autumn, or any time of year, at  Ireland.com . For other stories about visiting Ireland from New England, check out IrishMassachusetts.com .

Irish singer Mary Black performs in  concert at the Cabot Theatre in Beverly, MA on Saturday, July 29, 2017. You can  purchase tickets to the concert online  or at the venue. Long regarded as one of the best Irish vocalists of her generation, Black brings a thorough command of traditional music with a contemporary flair that makes her sound unique. The Cabot Theatre at 286 Cabot Street in Beverly is one of the premier concert venues in greater Boston.  Formerly a beloved vaudeville theater from the 1920s, it was refurbished in recent years to become a sought-after venue for performers of Mary Black's caliber. Here is a schedule of upcoming events at The Cabot . For year round details on Irish activities in Massachusetts, visit IrishMassachusetts.com .

The Irish Cultural Centre in Canton is gearing up for its week-long summer workshops for children the week of July 17, 2017. The workshops include Irish sports, music, puppetry & theater, dance and Irish language, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art & math) and a virtual tour of Ireland through movies and the internet.  Cost of the workshops range from $40 to $80. Sited on a 46 acre campus just south of Boston, the Irish Cultural Centre is a year round facility that celebrates Irish culture, sports, heritage, literature and learning in America.  As one of the largest Irish facilities in New England, the ICC is a welcoming place for residents and visitors alike. Here is the ICC's schedule of upcoming activities this summer. For year round details of Irish activities throughout Massachusetts and New England, visit IrishMassachusetts.com .

The 24th annual Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival has been named event of the week by the Boston Irish Tourism Association . The festival takes place on Saturday, July 15, at Look Park in Florence, Massachusetts and features a full day of Scottish culture, athletics, dance and music.  Also at the festival: historical reenactors of Scottish history and culture, children's games, food and beverage courts, and a shopping area with authentic Scottish products.  Find  full details  at the Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival website. Among the top performers are the Brigadoons, the Tartan Terrors, Screaming Orphans, Allbanach, Charlie Zahm and more.  Here is the full musical schedule . Find out more about the history of the festival and also the origins of the name, which dates back to 1753, when this part of western Massachusetts was first settled by Scots-Irish immigrants from Ulster. For year round coverage of Irish and Scottish activities in New England,...

Renowned Irish accordionist Sharon Shannon is performing at the Irish Cultural Centre in Canton at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 8, 2017.   Tickets are $30 and can be purchased at the door. She is performing songs from her new album, Sacred Earth, which blends Irish music with African and Middle Eastern sounds for a distinct sound that is both spiritual and traditional. Here are more events at the ICC this summer . For year round details on Irish activities in Massachusetts, visit IrishMassachusetts.com .

The Maguires , a traditional Irish band from County Wicklow, perform at the Irish Cultural Centre in Canton at 7:30 on Thursday, June 29, 2017.  Tickets are $20 general admission, and $15 for ICC members. The family band is on a U.S. Tour this summer that stretches from the East Coast to Montana. Here is a schedule of upcoming events at the Irish Cultural Centre this summer. For more details on Irish cultural events in New England, visit IrishMassachusetts.com .

The annual Milton Music Fest and Celtic Sunday is taking place at Governor Hutchinson Field on Adams Street in Milton, MA on June 24-25, 2017.   The event  is free and open to the public, and shuttle buses are available from other parts of town. Headlining the Saturday festival, which begins at 3:00 p.m., is Chicago, Total Access, followed by fireworks in the evening. Headlining the Celtic Sunday lineup this year is Pauline Wells and Devri, Margaret Dalton and Erin's Melody, Sean Brennan and the Skiffs, Curragh's Fancy, the Fenian Sons and Jinty McGrath.   The Sunday event begins at 1:30 p.m.  There is also a tradition music session taking place and local vendors as well. Find more Irish activities in greater Boston by visiting IrishBoston.org .

( BOSTON ) -- The Boston Irish Tourism Association (BITA) has released its 2017 summer issue of Travel & Culture Guide, a compendium of Irish festivals and concerts, culinary, cultural and literary activities taking place in Massachusetts and throughout New England .  The 28-page color magazine is  distributed free  at visitor kiosks and cultural venues throughout Massachusetts and is available in  digital format online.   Among the stories in this issue:  Norwegian Air enters the Boston-Ireland market; 12 famous lighthouses on the island of Ireland; cultural festivals and concerts in Massachusetts this summer, from Boston to the Berkshires; celebrating the 100th anniversary of JFK; the newly dedicated Flynn Boston Cruiseport; book reviews; and walking Boston's Irish Heritage Trail.  BITA is celebrating its 17th year as a year-round, cultural tourism organization that promotes the state’s largest ethnic community.  Th...

The 7th annual  Summer Solstice Festival,  presented by the  Blackstone River Theatre,  takes place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at Diamond Hill Park in Cumberland , RI .   Tickets to the festival  are just $15 for adults, $10 for seniors, $5 for children ages 6-15, and free for children 5 and under. You can also enter a contest to  win a free pair of tickets  from the  Boston Irish Tourism Association . Featured performers include the Irish trad trio of flutist Kevin Crawford, uilleann piper Cillian Vallely and guitarist Patrick Doocey; Les Poules a Colin from Quebec; Scottish singer Archie Fisher; duo Robbie O’Connell and Rose Clancy; and Rhode Island favorites Pendgragon and Atwater-Donnelly Trio.   Here are  full details of the festival .  The Blackstone River Theatre is a year-round cultural arts organization that promotes live music, dance and culture.  Here is a  schedul...

Riverdance - The 20th Anniversary World Tour, is performing six shows at the Hanover Theatre in Worcester on June 8-11, 2017.   Tickets range from $39 to $74, and you can purchase tickets online or at the venue.  Riverdance combines Irish traditions in music, song, theater and dance and blends them into a modern context that also embodies other artistic forms of expression from other cultures.  The result is an imaginative, energetic and poetic rendition of live performance that is inspiring and engaging. The Hanover Theatre is one of the premier concert halls in Massachusetts.  Built in 1904, the stately venue has presented some of the world's best performers over the last century.  It's magnificent interior and acoustic brilliance makes it the perfect setting for Riverdance. Here is a schedule of great  events coming to Hanover Theatre  through the year.    For year round information on Irish cultural events, vis...