Born in #Boston to an immigrant #irish dancer, Louis H. Sullivan was the Father of #American #architecture . After #MIT he moved to #Chicago , mentoring #FrankLloydWright + the #PrairieSchool of architecture. He died April 14, 1924. #irish heritagetrail
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TONIGHT!! Great show coming to the Burren Somerville #SomervilleMA at 7:30 pm, April 17, with fiddle great Liz Hanley, originally from #Boston + super trad duo The Murphy Beds Cambridge Office for Tourism CCÉ Boston tommy mccarthy Irish Echo Newspaper
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In honor of DouglassWeek in #Belfast #Cork read about the alliance between #Irish activist John Boyle O'Reilly + #FrederickDouglass in #Boston + local memorials to each of them. #DW2024 Ambassador Claire Cronin Joe Kennedy III Mass Humanities #irishheritagetrail irishboston.blogspot.com/2024/02/freder…

The #SwanBoats have returned to the #Boston #publicgarden for a new season. Thanks to the Paget Family for carrying on this glorious tradition since 1877! Boston Swan Boats Boston Parks and Recreation Department CS Travel & Tourism Boston Central
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The Gaelic Athletic Association of #Boston held its first reunion, reception + ball at Hibernian Hall in #Roxbury on April 17, 1922. It fielded 8 #GaelicFootball + 8 #Hurling teams at the time. #GAA Boston GAA The GAA Tipperary GAA Hibernian Hall
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Thanks for this perspective Frank Burns, Anne Sullivan was indeed extraordinary, made more so by her difficult and tragic childhood.

During #deafhistorymonth , read about #Agawam native #AnnSullivan , daughter of poor #irish immigrants + student at Perkins School for the Blind, whose work with #HelenKeller was inspirational. #irish women MAWomensHistory U.S. EEOC Harvard Radcliffe Institute Explore Western Mass IrishCulturalCenter irishboston.blogspot.com/2023/10/massac…

#OTD , April 16, 1952, Thomas 'Tip' O'Neill announced his run for the congressional seat vacated by John F. Kennedy. #Boston + #Cambridge have numerous buildings, tunnels, libraries, parks + plaques in O'Neill's honor. O'Neill & Associates BC O'Neill Library irishboston.blogspot.com/2024/04/landma…

On April 14, 1883, 650 #Irish paupers arrived in #Boston , part of the #British government's 'Assisted Emigration' scheme. It was cheaper to deport starving Irish families than to solve long-term issues of #landlordism + #famine relief. #Boston irish
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Perfect weather in #WashingtonDC this weekend to discover stunning artwork.National Park Service
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The stunning #Titanic Memorial in #WashingtonDC was carved by sculptor John Horrigan of #QuincyMA , using a single 20-ton slab of granite. It is located next to Fort McNair along the Washington Channel. National Park Service Discover Quincy Quincy400
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Meet John J. McDermott of #NewYork , winner of the first #BostonMarathon in 1897, starting a glorious spring tradition that continues today! Best wishes to all the runners! B.A.A. Boston Marathon Only In Boston #BostonStrong #PatriotsDay irishboston.blogspot.com/2024/04/new-yo…

Attention Lads, get ready for The 2 Johnnies coming to The Wilbur #Boston on June 21 at 7:30 pm w/ their zany, hilarious #livepodcast . Take a chance to win a free pair of tix, or just reserve your seats today! #2johnnies #Tipperary #irishcomedy
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Thanks Meet Boston for charting out this #Googlemap of #Boston 's #Irishheritagetrail for easy directions. You can download our map here, or pick up a FREE copy at #Boston Common #VisitorCenter . irishboston.org/Boston_Irish_H… #Boston irish #visitboston
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As #Boston readies for the 128th #Boston Marathon on Monday, April 15, shout-out to local legend Johnny Kelley, who ran the race 58 times, won it twice + placed in #Top10 18 times! See Johnny's statue at #HeartbreakHill . #Boston irish B.A.A. Boston Marathon irishboston.blogspot.com/2023/04/runnin…

Happy 10th Anniversary to #Ireland 's amazing #WildAtlanticWay , a magical journal across 1,500 miles of startling beauty + lasting memories. 💚 #LoveIreland #FillYourHeartWithIreland Catherine Martin TD Tourism Ireland US Fáilte Ireland Wild Atlantic Way
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This Saturday, April 13, Blackstone River Theatre in #CumberlandRI presents trad #Irishmusic band Reverie Road at 8pm, on the final stop of its national tour. Tix $25 in advance, reserve your seats now! Rhode Island Irish Echo Newspaper BRT Riverfolk CCÉ Boston irishmassachusetts.blogspot.com/2024/04/irish-…

Read about #irish rebel + #poet John Boyle O'Reilly, who helped form the B.A.A. in 1887. Today the #BAA is one of the world's leading amateur sports organizations and runs the famous #BostonMarathon . #BostonIrish #irish heritagetrail irishboston.blogspot.com/2024/04/irish-…

Trip of a lifetime! The Brack Tours Ireland Rose Clancy Music Tour of #NorthernIreland on Oct 3-12, 2024 combines iconic landmarks + traditional Irish music, a magical journey every step of the way! Northern Ireland Tourism Ireland US irishmassachusetts.blogspot.com/2024/04/rose-c…

Meet Charles E. Logue, the #irish #immigrant from #Derry who built #Boston 's #fenwaypark in 1913, still the most iconic #Baseball park in America. #RedSox #HomeOpener Red Sox Fenway Park Visit Derry MLB irishboston.blogspot.com/2024/04/meet-i…