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2026 Gold Medal Dinner & Award Ceremony

On April 24, 2026,The Éire Society Gold Medal honored James and Caroilin Callery for their extraordinary role in founding the Ireland Famine Museum at Strokestown Park, County Roscommon. For additional information and pictures from the event, please go to the Gold Medal page on our website.

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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.

Past Events

Color Me Irish,February 22, 2026, 2:00 pm

On Sunday, February 22, 2026, The Éire Society will host a watercolor workshop led by Sally Meding, an accomplished artist and teacher. (sallymeding.com)

We will be painting an iconic Irish landscape with demonstrations showing you step-by-step how to complete this. You will take home a 7x10" completed painting at the end of the 2.5-hour session.

The session will be held at The Aisling Gallery, 229 Lincoln Street, Hingham, MA, 02043, from 2 PM to 4:30 PM.

All materials will be provided along with snacks and libation.

Come join us for an afternoon creating your own masterpiece in the company of friends.

 

 

Celtic Night at the Pops

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 7:30 pm.
Boston POPS- Symphony Hall

Aoife O'Donovan, Special Guests Solas,and Seamus Egan

Presented in collaboration with GBH, the Pops this March honors Brian O’Donovan, the longtime GBH host and ambassador for Irish music and culture who died of brain cancer in 2023. O’Donovan’s daughter Aoife O’Donovan, a Grammy-winning musician and member of the band I’m With Her, will perform alongside the acclaimed Celtic ensemble Solas including founding member Seamus Egan, with the guest conductor and additional performers to be announced.

 

 

Ready to Dance?

Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann (CCE) is a worldwide organization founded in 1951 in Mullingar.  The local branch, named Hanafin-Cooley-Reynolds branch has been in existence over thirty years. The group holds a céilí, once a month at the Canadian-American Hall on Arlington St. in Watertown. Check out their website: Home - Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann for a full calendar of events.

Michael Collier, Eire Society Board Member

 

 

Ciorcal Comhra, Irish Language Circle

We are a very informal group who come together because of our love of language, open to anyone who wants to practice or just try a bit of Gaeilge.

Meetings are held at 6:30 pm on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month, excluding holidays. Location is 245 Beacon Street. Our next meeting is Monday, 2.9.26, Room 125A. Normally we have 6-8 participants.

For more information, join our email list by contacting Lila at groulxl@bc.edu | 339.206.2601

Michael Collier, Eire Society Board Member

 

Echoes of Brigid Returns,February 1, 2026, 3:30 pm

Now an Annual Celebration!

Performed by Here Come Everybody Players

Following last year's tremendous success, Echoes of Brigid will become an annual tradition.

Join us for an afternoon honoring the feminine spirit of Ireland through poetry, drama, and song. This special performance celebrates Imbolc, the ancient Celtic festival marking the earth's awakening, and St. Brigid's Day (February 1), dedicated to Ireland's beloved female patron saint.

The all-woman ensemble brings Brigid's blessings of fertility and creativity to life through powerful performances and live music.

Directed by Nora Stephens
Produced by Jill Tokac
Introductions by Kelly Matthews
Live Music by The HCE Trio

Details: February 1st, 2026
The Burren, 247 Elm Street, Somerville, MA
All ages welcome
Dinner and drinks available

Tickets & Info: https://www.hce-players.org/#h.gqcnqglzvnk6

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