A painter in his workshop. Ed Forry photo
With this Christmas issue, we’re pleased to display on our front page an original work by the wonderful Irish-born artist Vincent Crotty. The Reporter newspapers commissioned Vincent to create in this time of social distancing an original painting of Christmas on Boston Common.
A resident of Lower Mills where he lives with his wife, the brilliant performer and Irish dance teacher Kieran Jordan, Vincent does his creative magic, day in and day out, in his backyard studio. One recent morning, I spoke by phone with him, but he had little time to chat, as he was about to do an online one-hour yoga class, and later remotely teach his own class in artistic technique to a student he has never personally met.
By Ed Forry, Reporter Co-Founder
December 10, 2020
Bridget Nee-Walsh: Dot-themed products, too.
The Adams Corner retail district is the new home of an Irish-themed store, Babe Mannion’s Irish Shoppe, which was expected to open for business this week. The store is owned by Bridget Nee-Walsh, who also operates Southie’s Own on West Broadway in South Boston.
Speaking with the Reporter on Tuesday as she was bringing stock into the store, Nee-Walsh said the business would offer products similar to her South Boston business. A Facebook page describes those products as “Irish imports, South Boston apparel, local art, and specialty gift items… From our handmade jewelry to our custom toy boxes and keep sakes, you’ll find something for everyone!”