Irish Boston History & Heritage

Imelda May, the Dublin born singer who plays American rockabilly music, is coming to Boston ’s House of Blues on Saturday, March 6.   She’s on a national tour with jazz singer Jamie Cullum. May, whose real name is Imelda Clabby, grew up in the Liberties section of inner city Dublin and has been singing for over two decades. May recently appeared live on the Grammy Awards television broadcast with guitar great Jeff Beck, singing the song How High the Moon, a tribute to guitar legend Les Paul. In addition to having a great voice and stage presence, May is an accomplished songwriter too, with hit songs like Johnny Got a Boom Boom, and Falling in Love with You Again. . houseofblues.com imeldamay.com For more details on Irish events in Boston, visit .IrishBoston.org

Former Senator Paul Kirk (D-MA) reflects on his long friendship with Senator Edward M. Kennedy, his recent experience in the United State Senate, and his insights into the state of our national politics. The event takes place on Monday, March 1 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the JFK Library. Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Tom Oliphant, formerly of The Boston Globe, moderates. Reservations strongly recommended. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum Columbia Point, Boston 5:30-7:00 p.m. | Free | Register here . 617-514-1643 | jfklibrary.org

Donny Higgins is a loving husband, father, son, brother and friend of the people of South Boston, and he is facing serious stage-four health issues.  His friends throughout greater Boston and in the Irish-American community are hosting a special benefit to help the Higgins family. The event takes place Friday, Feburary 26, at the Boston Teacher's Union Hall, 180 Mt. Vernon Street in Dorchester.   For more details click here .

Boston Mayor John 'Honey Fitz' Fitzgerald The Boston Irish Tourism Association (BITA) has released the 2010 schedule of St. Patrick's Day parades throughout Massachusetts. The parade season runs from March 6 to March 28 in the nation's most Irish state, where 24% of all residents claim Irish ancestry, In addition to the parades, BITA has compiled dozens of Irish cultural, literary, educational and social activities taking place in Massachusetts to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in March. Saturday, March 6 Cape Cod - Yarmouth 11:00 am Starts: Corner of School St,  Rte. 28, West Dennis 508 362-PADY (7239) capecodstpatsparade.com Sunday, March 14 City of Worcester Noon Starts: Park Avenue 508 755-1955 stpatsparade.com Sunday, March 14 City of Boston 1:00 pm Starts: Broadway MBTA Stop, South Boston 617 268-7955 Sunday, March 14 Town of Scituate 1:00 pm Starts: Gate Middle School , First Parish Rd 781 545-6671 scituatechamber.org Sunday, March 21 To...

(Boston) - The Seaport Boston Hotel has booked legendary Irish fiddle player Seamus Connolly to perform on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, as Boston celebrates its title as America’s most Irish city. Considered one of the world’s finest exponents of traditional Irish music, Connolly won Ireland’s national fiddle contest a record ten times and is the Sullivan Artist-in-Residence at Boston College. He is being joined by Laurel Martin on fiddle and Kevin McElroy , a multi-instrumentalist and singer. The trio is playing in Tamo , a sophisticated contemporary bar in the Seaport Hotel on March 17 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 – 10:00 p.m.. There is no cover charge. Tamo is serving boiled Irish dinner, Sheppard’s Pie, plus Hors d'oeuvres and other selections from the critically acclaimed Chef Rachel Klein . Aura Restaurant in the Seaport Hotel features a contemporary menu as well as specialty cocktails and a superb wine list. The celebration continues through the weekend, as Boston’s popula...