Irish Massachusetts

Massachusetts State Senator Nick Collins and his colleagues in the Senate issued a Resolution commending the Boston Irish Tourism Association and its partners on celebrating St. Patrick's Day and Irish Heritage Month throughout the Commonwealth in March 2024.  The Resolution praised the Boston Irish Tourism Association for its work "with state and regional tourism councils, cities, towns and cultural venues to promote the Commonwealth as a visitor destination," and for its work "with Tourism Ireland and Massport to strengthen travel ties between the Commonwealth and Ireland throughout the year." The Resolution also recognized the  Boston Irish Heritage Trail  on its 30th anniversary this summer 2024 as "a premier history trail depicting more than 300 years of illustrious contributions made by Irish-Americans" in Boston and Massachusetts.  The Resolution was submitted by Senator Collins and co-sponsored by the following state senators:  Senator Micha

Photos Clockwise: JFK Statue at the State Hous e in Boston; Kennedy Park in Holyoke; Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the Senate in Boston; John F. Kennedy Birthplace in Brookline; Kennedy Museum in Hyannis; Rose F. Kennedy Garden in Boston; and JFK Library + Museum in Boston. The family of President John F. Kennedy has deep roots in Massachusetts, dating to 1848, when all eight of JFK's eight grandparents arrived in Boston, escaping the Irish Famine that was devastating Ireland. From Boston, Cambridge and Brookline to beautiful Cape Cod and the cities of Springfield and Holyoke in western Massachusetts, the Kennedy legacy is an integral part of Massachusetts. The Boston Irish Tourism Association has included these landmarks in its Irish Heritage Trail , which celebrates its 30th anniversary in summer 2024 as way to discover the rich Irish history of Boston and Massachusetts.  John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum Dorchester, Boston The John F. Kennedy Presidential Libr

Malin Heal, Donegal Launched in 2014 by Irish tourism officials, Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way has been a stellar success over the past decade, attracting nearly 2 million more visitors to Ireland, increasing tourism spending by 59% and creating an additional 35,000 jobs, according to a new report launched today at Meitheal, an annual trade event for the Irish tourism industry. The Wild Atlantic Way stretches f rom counties Cork to Donegal,  across 1,500 miles and nine counties.  The nine counties include Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Clare, Galway, Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal. Ireland's Minister for Tourism Catherine Martin joined Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland, in hailing the positive impact the Wild Atlantic Way has had on Ireland. Read full press release . “Ten years ago, a vision for the future of tourism in Ireland was launched, a route that stretched for 2,500 kilometres along our rugged Atlantic Coast," said Minister Martin. "This is now a household name and

  Traditional Irish music quartet  Reverie Road  ends its national tour with a concert at the Blackstone River Theatre in Cumberland, RI at 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 13.  The band features  Solas members fiddler  Winifred Horan  and accordionist  John Williams , alongside former Gaelic Storm fiddler  Katie Grennan , and Steinway artist Jazz and Raga pianist  Utsav Lal .  Tickets are $25 in advance and $28 the day of the show.   Offering a powerful mix of ancient Irish  airs and upbeat reels and jigs, as well as original soundscapes that weave the roots of the Irish musical traditions with fresh new departures,  Reverie Road was recently awarded the “Best Debut Album of 2023” by the Ireland Tonight Radio Music Awards.   Winifred Horan played with Cherish the Ladies before co-founding the award winning and renowned American Irish band Solas.  Accordionist John Williams, also a co-founder of Solas, is internationally regarded as one of the foremost players of Irish music today. With fiv

Brack Tours has announced the Rose Clancy Music Tour of Northern Ireland  taking place on October 3-12, 2024. Led by noted traditional fiddle player Rose Clancy, the tour lets you take a magical exploration of the rich history and ancient beauty of Northern Ireland by day and then relax in the evenings with wonderful music provided by Clancy, Max Cohen and special local guests.  Among the places along the way: Armagh, Donegal, Ballycastle, Belfast and Newry, with stops at the St. Patrick's Visitor Center,  Navan Fort, McKeever's Orchard Farm, the Ulster American Folk Park, Slieve League Cliffs, Derry City, and the Giants Causeway. A highly respected, high-energy traditional musician playing fiddle, mandolin, and banjo, Rose Clancy is a popular presence  at concerts and festivals throughout the Northeast, sharing the stage with some of the greatest traditional performers. Clancy’s unique fiddle style embraces Northern Irish, Scottish and some French Canadian influences. Learn

WASHINGTON ,  April 3, 2024  /PRNewswire/ -- Brand  USA , the destination marketing organization for  the United States , today announced that, as part of a planned succession process, its Board of Directors has appointed  Fred Dixon  as the company's new President & Chief Executive Officer, effective  July 15 , 2024. Dixon will succeed  Christopher L. Thompson , who announced his retirement in  July 2023  and held the role of Brand  USA's  President & CEO from 2012 to 2024. Thompson will continue to work with the Company through  September 30, 2024 , as an advisor to facilitate a seamless leadership transition for Brand  USA  and its partners.  Dixon joins the company with significant experience and a proven leadership track record in the travel industry as the current President and CEO of NYC Tourism + Conventions,  New York City's  official destination marketing organization. With more than 30 years in the sector, Dixon is poised to lead Brand  USA  and bolster i