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New Play by Ronan Noone
February 23rd, 2024 - March 17th, 2024 - Lyric Stage, Boston
There’s a whole other story unraveling on the other side of the kitchen wall of Eugene O’Neill’s Long Day’s Journey Into Night. Two Irish immigrants including a disappointed cook whose shuttered heart only blooms when she has a bottle in her hand and a vibrant young maid who survived a trip on the Titanic pass the day amid their gloomy daily chores alongside a resilient American chauffeur with a troubled past. As tensions rise, high-spirited humor and harsh cynicism boil over as the trio confront abandoned dreams and heart-breaking misfortunes. Underneath it all, hope is not as far away as it seems.
Eire Society of Boston honors Globe columnist Kevin Cullen at the 86th Anniversary Gold Medal Dinner (all photos by Bill Brett)
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The Eire Society is one of Boston's oldest Irish organizations. We promote knowledge of Irish culture through the encouragement of study in the arts, sciences, literature, language and history of Ireland; the contributions to civilization made by the Irish and those of Irish ancestry; networking between all Irish and Americans; and raising awareness of the actions made by the Irish for the advancement of American ideals. The Eire Society is a non-political and non-sectarian organization, which throughout its history has welcomed people who share its concerns, regardless of their race, religion or ethnicity. We are are a diverse mix of individuals of all ages and backgrounds, both American and Irish-born.
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John Hume: His Vision & Legacy for Ireland
Read moreOn April 28, 2018, The Èire Society of Boston co-sponsored a very special, day-long symposium entitled “John Hume: His Vision & Legacy for Ireland “.
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Gerry Burke: “THE WAY IT WAS -Pals, Pols, Rogues, Rascals and Relatives”
Read moreOn Sunday, February 25, 2018, The Éire Society of Boston and Doyle’s Café proudly presented Gerry Burke and “THE WAY IT WAS -Pals, Pols, Rogues,
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Professor Richard B. Finnegan Presents “Brexit and The Emerald Isle”
Read moreOn November 30, 2017, The Éire Society of Boston and the Irish Cultural Centre of New England co-hosted a presentation entitled “Brexit and the Emerald
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Ciara Ni Riain Lectures on Seán “Irish“ O Suilleabhain
Read moreOn Friday, October 6, 2017, The Éire Society of Boston co-hosted, together with The Boston Beara Society, The Irish Cultural Centre of New England, and
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Upcoming Events
Padraig O'Malley, in person: Perils and Prospects of a United Ireland
October 29th 2 p.m. Book Launch
Scituate Public Library
85 Branch Street, Scituate
The Eire Society of Boston
A timely discussion...
From the reviews:
- "....anyone who wants or needs to understand the possible endgame of Irish Partition has to get this well-written book......", John, Lord Alderdice, politician
- " .....a very important book - and an urgent one." - Patrick Radden Keefe, author
- " .....should be on the desk of all politicians and opinion makers in Ireland." - Pierre Joannon, author
Free Event Open to All
Remembering Seamus Heaney
The Poet and His Legacy
November 1, 2023
6:00 to 8:30 pm.
Boston Harbor Hotel
70 Rowes Wharf (Atlantic Avenue)
Boston, MA 02110
Recollections of Seamus Heaney, and his poems.
Dramatic recitations by the Here Comes Everybody Players
Hors d'oeuvres, Wine, and Beer
$50.00 per person
Reservations: charitableirishsociety.org
Unraveling the Past: Patrick O’Keeffe’s Curious Book
November 4, 2023
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Grand Army Hall,
353 Country Way, Scituate, MA
Please join us to view this treasure and to hear Brian Frykenberg’s intriguing findings! Light refreshments will be served.
Suggested donation: $15 per person
Stephen Collins — Unlaunched Voices
Nov. 9, 2023
7:00PM
Milton Public Library
476 Canton Ave, Milton
Admission is FREE
Stephen will perform as James Joyce, Seamus Heaney, William Butler Yeats, Brian Nolan, Frank McCourt and St. Bridget. Program also includes an introduction with comments about politics and religion. These and other prominent writers are represented in this dramatic offering. View or download the flyer here.