Category: Events

The Irish Cultural Center of New England is proud to host the 3rd Annual Boston Irish Festival 5K Road Race on Sunday June 14, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. in Canton, Mass. This is part of the Boston Irish Festival, and all participants will receive free entry into the festival which begins at noon following the race (Festival runs both Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14). Great Commemorative T-shirts will be given to pre-registered participants who sign up by May 15th and will also be available for sale on race day. Personalized keepsake bib numbers will also be issued to those who register by May 15th . The post race party will include snacks and Guinness will be on tap! Participants also receive FREE ADMISSION to the Boston Irish Festival with bib number.

This event is open to athletes of all abilities. Wheelchairs are welcome, and walkers are also encouraged to attend. The course is flat, and begins and ends on the grounds of the beautiful Irish Cultural Center. Early bird entry fee is $25.00 (plus processing fees) through April 30 and $30.00 until registration closes on June 11 at midnight. Race Day registration available for $35.00, 9:00 a.m. to 10:45. For more information, please visit the website irishculture.org.

To register go to http://www.lightboxreg.com/irish-festival

IN Boston’s bi-monthly “Third Thursday” Networking Event will be held on Thursday May 21st at 6 p.m. at Mr. Dooley’s, 77 Broad Street in Downtown Boston.

Members of Irish Network Boston (IN Boston) and friends will have the opportunity to meet up in a casual atmosphere and stay connected!  All are welcome, and as always, you can join or renew your membership on the night.  The event starts at 6pm and for those who enjoy fantastic live music, the Dave Foley Band will be taking the stage at 8pm!  Our inaugural event will be held at Mr. Dooley’s in honor and in memory of our dear friend John Joe Somers.   John Joe was a strong supporter of our organization and of all things Irish.

“Third Thursdays” is a new offering from IN Boston to provide an informal network gathering among our members and friends.  They occur bi-monthly on the 3rd Thursday of the month and begin at 6pm at a restaurant or bar typically located in downtown Boston.  Catch up with IN Members, colleagues and friends, and forge new network connections.  All are welcome.  Keep an eye on our website events page for this recurring event.

Registration is not required for this event.  All are welcome.

Self Help Africa hosts their annual ball this Friday May 8th at the Seaport Hotel.

Every year the Boston business community shows overwhelming support, last year there was an increase of over 70% on funds raised. More than 300 people from across Greater Boston gather for this glittering gala event to support entrepreneurship across the continent of Africa.

The 4th annual black-tie event attracts patrons from the worlds of technology, business, finance and law in Boston to support crucial projects. Last year’s Boston Change-Maker’s Ball attracted a host of celebrities and local dignitaries including NECN’s own Jackie Bruno, Senator Mo Cowan, and Irish Consul General Breandán O’Caollai.

Click here for more info and tickets.

Join the IIIC for a night of appreciation to thank all who have supported the work of their Suicide Prevention Services in the last few years.  Very special guest speaker, the inspiring Breifne Earley, will be there to share his incredible story and journey so far! This amazing Leitrim Native has an incredible story to tell as he makes his last North American stop on journey cycling the globe through Pedal The Planet; an 18,000 mile cycle through 25 countries, to raise awareness for suicide prevention.

For more info on the event Click here.

An Taoiseach Enda Kenny stopped by the Irish Consulate to pay a visit to the Irish community during the St Patrick’s Day festivities in Boston. The board of the Irish Network Boston were delighted to be invited to attend, and extended a warm welcome. A wonderful time was had by all! Click below to see photos of the event.

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