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“In the Shadow of the Shamrock” Showcases Burns Library to Newton Community

Sunderya Ulziibold • March 28, 2025

The Newton Free Library hosted “In the Shadow of the Shamrock: Tracing Boston’s Irish History,” featuring the Irish archives collections from BC's John J. Burns Library.

My Quest for the Four Leaf Clover

Scanlon Mellowes • March 23, 2025

If you give a ginger a Guinness, she’s going to want Lucky Charms. If you give a ginger Lucky Charms, she’s going to want a four-leaf clover—the list continues with all the Irish nosh and haberdashery that I believe I should be showered with this St. Patrick’s Day.

Joey Abarta Brings Traditional Irish Music to BC

Riley Del Sesto • November 19, 2024

Boston College’s Connolly House held a Gaelic Roots concert, featuring uilleann piper Joey Abarta, on Nov. 7.

“Stories of a Life in Music”: Remembering Irish Music Composer Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin

Angelina Li • December 9, 2023

Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin, late Professor of Irish Studies at Boston College, was a famed composer, pianist, and scholar of traditional Irish music.

“Making Sense of the Molly Maguires”: Kenny Discusses the 19th Century Irish Secret Society

Annika Engelbrecht • November 9, 2023

Kevin Kenny, a history professor at New York University, unpacked the history and myth of the Molly Maguires through his book, Making Sense of the Molly Maguires.

Hozier’s ‘Eat Your Young’ Incorporates Political Statements With Catchy Melodies

Leah Stitzel • March 19, 2023

The Irish music artist adds to his discography songs that play on a combination of both up-tempo sounds and bleak lyrical meanings.

Behind Metzdorf, Eagles Rout Notre Dame and Clinch Postseason Berth

Bradley Smart • May 17, 2019

Dan Metzdorf pitched into the eighth for his sixth quality start in a row and BC used a 10-run outburst from its lineup to roll past the Irish and clinch an ACC Tournament spot.

Eagles Drop Fourth Straight, Fall to No. 6 Notre Dame in Blowout

Hayley Rieman • February 14, 2019

The Irish used a 23-0 run in the third quarter to erase any doubt, building a lead as big as 56 points in a convincing rout of BC.

‘The Coral Suite’ Celebrates Reefs and Calls for Conservation

Alissa Paul • October 21, 2018

'The Coral Suite' used masterfully composed Irish pieces to call for protecting coral reef ecosystems.

Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade Follows Spirited Route Through South Boston

Keely Dickes • March 18, 2018

The streets of South Boston were filled with people decked out in the colors of Ireland's flag for the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. Floats and marching bands were in full force to proceed along a shortened parade route.

Gaelic Roots Music and Dance Draw Viewers Closer Together

Jacob Schick • April 2, 2017

Bringing traditional Irish culture to Boston College's Connolly House, the Gaelic Roots Series provides a casual, yet intimate affair of music and dance.

Appa and the Irish: TU/TD

TU/TD • March 16, 2017

If you’re free on Sunday nights, do yourself a favor and drop in to Eagle’s Nest next year. You won’t regret it.