The famous Irish Network Boston Summer Social is back! Join us at Paddy O’s for all the summer social staples; Good friends, old and new, good conversation and of course good drinks! It’s the best networking event in Boston and it’s free! See you there.
Paddy O’s Boston
33 Union St, Boston, Massachusetts 02108
6-9pm
On Thursday, April 5, 2018, the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate hosted a discussion to mark of the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Good Friday Agreement, a cornerstone of peace and reconciliation on the island of Ireland. Co-hosted by the Consulate General of Ireland, the British Consulate-General Boston and Irish Network Boston, the program featured a keynote address by Senator George Mitchell, the United States Special Envoy to Northern Ireland during the pivotal period of 1995 to 2001. A panel discussion followed with representatives of the Irish and British Governments, the Northern Ireland Assembly, the business community, and leading voices on Northern Ireland. Boston Globe columnist Kevin Cullen moderated.
Discussion included: Senator George Mitchell, former United States Senate Majority Leader and Special Envoy for Northern Ireland; Sir Kim Darroch, Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the United States; Michael Lonergan, Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Ireland, United States of America; Marty Meehan, President of the University of Massachusetts and former U.S. Representative; Sean O’Huiginn, Former Head of Anglo Irish Division, Former Ambassador of Ireland to the United States; Dr. Steve Aiken, Ulster Unionist Party Chief Whip; Mark Campbell, Senior Manager at Randox Laboratories; Dr. Ofrit Liviatan, lecturer on law and politics at Harvard University’s Department of Government and the Director of Harvard College’s Freshman Seminar Program; and Shannon Quinn, a J-1 student from Northern Ireland working in communications in Boston.
Irish Network Boston would like to extend their sincere thanks to the Northern Ireland Bureau and the Meehan Foundation for their support of this important event.
On Friday, March 16th we hosted our Annual St. Patrick’s Day party, in partnership with the Irish Consulate, inside the State Street Pavilion at Fenway Park! There was Irish music, dancing and cheer, special guests, and more! This members only event is a highlight of the Irish Network Boston Social Calendar
Nollaig Shona Duit
Irish Network Boston
Celebrated Christmas at Carrie Nation on
Thursday, December 7, 2017
6-9 p.m.
Carrie Nation Restaurant & Cocktail Club
11 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02108
Members got together to Mix and Mingle
with Christmas cocktails and nibbles
Christmas Basket Raffle
Music
Tickets were only $25 per member. Members could purchase up to 2 tickets at $25 each.
As part of our Regional Social events, Irish Network Boston hosted a trad session at the Cottage in Weymouth.
The Cottage in Weymouth
26 Union St, Weymouth, MA 02190
6-8pm
October 19th, 2017
Irish Network Boston hosted a Trivia night at Fionn McCools. Irish college alumni were invited to meet fellow alumni in the area!
Fionn McCools
200 High St. Boston, MA 02110
6-8pm
September 21, 2017
On August 23rd, 2017, Irish Network Boston hosted our first regional social in Dorchester. The owner and events manager of Industry on Adams were excited to host this event for us and provided complimentary appetizers.
Industry on Adams
750 Adams Street, Dorchester, MA 02122
6pm – 8-m
August 23rd
This much anticipated members only event, in partnership with the Irish Consulate, was held on Wednesday March 15th, 6:30pm – 9:30pm inside the fab State Street Pavilion at Fenway Park! There was Irish music, dancing and cheer, special guests, and more! We will also host an open bar and hors d’oeuvres throughout the evening. Members were welcome to purchase one additional ticket for a guest. (Not a member? Join up!)
Sean Moynihan discusses the history of the St.Patricks Day shamrock at the White House.
Each year the Irish Prime Minister (An Taoiseach) visits the White House on or around St. Patrick’s Day for what has become known as the Shamrock Ceremony, where he presents a Waterford Crystal bowl filled with shamrock to the President of the United States in recognition of the two countries special bond. The official exchange and photo op is joyfully followed by a festive reception for guests at the White House. The festivities actually begin much earlier in the day with a sit down St. Patrick’s Day lunch. This tradition began, on a much smaller scale, during the Truman administration when, in 1952, the Irish Ambassador to the US John Hearne dropped off a box of shamrock plant to the White House. Ironically President Truman was not home at the time but rather on vacation.
Please join us for this unique art show featuring fine art by contemporary Boston Irish artists. The artwork will vary from traditional landscape, to abstract, to modern fine art photography. There will be something for everyone’s taste! The common theme is that all the artists are Irish/Irish American. We will also be treated to live music by the very talented Kate McD and friends!
20 pieces of fine art will be auctioned off supporting the Claddagh Fund and participating Irish artists. Don’t miss out on your chance to support Irish artists in the Boston Community and possibly take home a coveted piece of art that will be a talking point for years to come.
Wednesday, March 1, 2017, 6-9 p.m.
@ CAPO, 443 West Broadway, South Boston (downstairs lounge)
Participating artists:
P.T. Sullivan (piece shown above)
Music by Kate McD and friends
