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.
Column, Opinions
My Quest for the Four Leaf Clover
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.
Arts, On Campus
Joey Abarta Brings Traditional Irish Music to BC
Boston College’s Connolly House held a Gaelic Roots concert, featuring uilleann piper Joey Abarta, on Nov. 7.
Academics, News
“Stories of a Life in Music”: Remembering Irish Music Composer Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin
Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin, late Professor of Irish Studies at Boston College, was a famed composer, pianist, and scholar of traditional Irish music.
On Campus, News
“Making Sense of the Molly Maguires”: Kenny Discusses the 19th Century Irish Secret Society
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.
Music, Arts
Hozier’s ‘Eat Your Young’ Incorporates Political Statements With Catchy Melodies
The Irish music artist adds to his discography songs that play on a combination of both up-tempo sounds and bleak lyrical meanings.
Baseball, Spring, Sports
Behind Metzdorf, Eagles Rout Notre Dame and Clinch Postseason Berth
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.
Women's Basketball, Sports
Eagles Drop Fourth Straight, Fall to No. 6 Notre Dame in Blowout
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.
On Campus, Music, Arts
‘The Coral Suite’ Celebrates Reefs and Calls for Conservation
‘The Coral Suite’ used masterfully composed Irish pieces to call for protecting coral reef ecosystems.
Boston, Metro
Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade Follows Spirited Route Through South Boston
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.
