From its origins, this event has been a celebration of our shared Irish heritage with an emphasis on men and women past and present who have excelled and inspired us with their personal and professional achievements, generous spirit, wisdom and wit. Over the last dozen years, some of Irish America’s best-known and beloved people and families have graced the Seaport ballroom
When she was growing up in Ireland, the first thing Mary Swanton remembered hearing about from American tourists was something called a three-decker. “My Dad was a tour driver and Dad and Mom often had us play our musical instruments for the Americans when they were there,” she said. “I remember that I was six years old listening to Americans who were talking about Boston, and
DORCHESTER The Irish Pastoral Center has moved to new premises at Adams Corner, but its dedicated staff maintains the same mission since its founding in 1987, preserving Irish heritage and serving Boston's immigrant community.
Three leading Bostonians of Irish ancestry were honored last Friday (Oct. 28) at a luncheon before an audience of 350 guests at the Seaport Hotel in Boston’s Seaport district. Legendary Boston College hockey coach Jerry York, the developer and philanthropist Jon Cronin, and Irish Pastoral Centre Executive Director Mary Swanton of Dorchester were recognized for their
Three leading Bostonians of Irish ancestry were honored this week at an October 28 luncheon before an audience of 350 guests at the Seaport Hotel in Boston’s waterfront seaport district. Legendary Boston College hockey coach Jerry York, developer and philanthropist John Cronin, and Irish Pastoral Center executive director Mary Swanton were recognized for their achievements in