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An inspiring chat with the 1st Woman President of Ireland & Co-Founder of Project Dandelion , Mrs. Mary Robinson. Thank you to our partner Mná Mheiriceá and moderator Prof Murphy of Irish Studies at Boston College. As Mrs. Robinson said “you are never too old to learn, & never too young to lead.”


An engaging conversation last night with Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora Neale Richmond, moderated by Prof. Charlie Landow of the @belfercenter reflecting on the state of Ireland’s diaspora in New England & Ireland’s place in the world.



Minister Neale Richmond was pleased to address the inaugural meeting of the Massachusetts-Ireland Trade Commission. The Commission will work to strengthen the relationship between MA & Ireland via enhanced cooperation across trade, investment, and shared economic opportunities


Minster Neale Richmond was pleased to visit The Irish Pastoral Centre where he undertook the first of his consultations in the US on renewal of Ireland’s Diaspora Strategy. Thank you to our Emigrant Support Program community partner organisations & all attendees for the engaging discussion


Excellent visit by Minister Neale Richmond to the Massachusetts State House where he met with Massachusetts State Legislators Irish Caucus. Minister Richmond discussed the enduring links between MA & Ireland including our present day reciprocal economic relationship


📢 Reminder 📢 Opportunity to join the Irish Consulate Boston team!

To mark Pride Month & 10th Anniversary of the Marriage Equality Referendum in Ireland, June’s Speaker Series features Dr. Timothy McCarthy, Faculty Chair of the Global LGBTQI+ Human Rights Program at the Harvard Kennedy School Harvard Carr Center Please register here, eventbrite.ie/e/june-speaker…







An engaging conversation this morning with Dr. Tim McCarthy of Harvard Carr Center on the history & cultural significance of the Pride movement, his journey as a historian of social movements & work as an educator on LGBTQI+ history. Our sincere thanks for his insights & dedication.


From epic myths to Booker winners, Irish writing shapes the world. This #Bloomsday, @irelandboston celebrated Irish storytellers spanning James Joyce & Beyond with an event feat. dramatizations of scenes from Ulysses, songs by anthony cambridge, & spotlight contemporary writers.

Proud to march in Boston Pride Boston Pride For The People this weekend with our diplomatic colleagues under the banner “Diplomats for Equality.” Pride was an uplifting day celebrating love, equality & inclusion and a wonderful opportunity to unite & support our LGBTQI+ friends, family, & community.

An invigorating night launching SEISIÚN, Boston’s new Irish music fest Sept 6–7, with Spider from The Pogues. Presented by Bowery Boston . Tickets: tinyurl.com/nup9j8dt