The Irish in Worcester, MA

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Boland's Bar and Patio

81 Water St, Worcester

Boland's Bar and Patio, Worcester. Local friendly neighborhood Irish Bar, Irish Run, Irish owned. Enjoy some banter, enjoy some drinks and make...

Fiddlers’ Green Pub

19 Temple Street, Worcester

Irish Pub Atmosphere: The pub is located in the heart of the Canal District and the county's Irish community, part of the Worcester Hibernian Cultural Center. Live Music & Events: Fiddler's Green hosts live music, including Irish music seisiúns on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month from 4pm to 7pm.

Shannon’s Irish Ale House

Shannon’s Irish Ale House

65 Green St, Worcester

At Shannon's Green Street, we believe in providing our customers with more than just good food and drinks. We believe in creating a welcoming atmosphere where everyone feels comfortable and at home. We strive to provide exceptional service and make every visit a memorable one.

Boland's Bar and Patio

81 Water St, Worcester

Boland's Bar and Patio, Worcester. Local friendly neighborhood Irish Bar, Irish Run, Irish owned. Enjoy some banter, enjoy some drinks and make...

Fiddlers’ Green Pub

19 Temple Street, Worcester

Irish Pub Atmosphere: The pub is located in the heart of the Canal District and the county's Irish community, part of the Worcester Hibernian Cultural Center. Live Music & Events: Fiddler's Green hosts live music, including Irish music seisiúns on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month from 4pm to 7pm.

Magners Stage

100 Madison Street, Worcester

The Worcester Irish Cultural Festival was founded to celebrate and preserve Irish heritage in Worcester, Massachusetts, a city with a rich history of Irish immigration. Established by local Irish and Irish-American community leaders, the festival was created as a way to bring people together through traditional music, games, dance, food, and storytelling. The event quickly became a cornerstone of the city's cultural calendar, drawing attendees from across New England. Featuring performances from renowned Irish musicians and step dancers, Irish poetry, Irish history workshops, vendors, and Gaelic football and hurling games, the festival serves as both a tribute to Worcester’s Irish roots and a vibrant showcase of Irish traditions for future generations.

Michael English

MJQ Irish Cultural Center

2267 New York 145, East Durham

Host of the East Durham Irish Festival! When you’re at the festival, checkin with Shift and win a free drink!

Sean Feeney

Shannon’s Irish Ale House

Shannon’s Irish Ale House

65 Green St, Worcester

At Shannon's Green Street, we believe in providing our customers with more than just good food and drinks. We believe in creating a welcoming atmosphere where everyone feels comfortable and at home. We strive to provide exceptional service and make every visit a memorable one.

The Central Mass. Irish Festival

Experience the vibrant spirit of Ireland at the Central Mass Irish Festival, held annually in Winchendon, MA. Featuring a diverse lineup of talented Irish bands and performers, this festival celebrates the rich cultural heritage of Ireland with live music, dance, and traditional Irish cuisine. Immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere at the stunning Robinson Broadhurst Foundation Performing Arts Amphitheater, where every performance is a memorable celebration of Irish music and culture.

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Katie Boyle

Katie Boyle is an Irish comedian living in New York City. Her favorite stand-up topics are her journey through American culture, dating, therapy and shame! She performed as a "New Face" in the 2023 Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal, and was featured in NY Funniest showcase and New York Comedy Festival in 2022. Katie's debut album and special, I'll Do It Myself, was released through Pinch Records in summer of 2023. The album hit #1 on iTunes Comedy Charts and is currently available to stream on all major platforms. Her last special, Don't Tell, premiered last November.

Sally Rooney

Sally Rooney is an Irish author. She is the author of the novels Conversations with Friends (2017), Normal People (2018), Beautiful World, Where Are You (2021), and Intermezzo (2024). The first two works were adapted into the television miniseries Normal People (2020) and Conversations with Friends (2022). Her bestselling novels have sold more than 6 million copies worldwide, have been translated into over 47 languages, and have garnered critical acclaim and commercial success. Literary commentators regard Rooney as one of the foremost millennial writers, and in 2022, Time named her among the 100 most influential people in the world.

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