Today, The Irish Cultural Centre of Greater Boston, in collaboration with the Consulate General of Ireland Boston, announced that it will host the second annual St. Brigid’s Day cultural celebration on Thursday, 1 February at the Westin Copley Place in Boston.
The theme of this year’s St. Brigid’s Day event is ‘Legacy, Leadership and Diaspora’ and will feature a panel of guest speakers including Senator Lydia Edwards, Massachusetts State Senator; Councilor Liz Breadon, Boston City Council; Professor Claire Connolly, Boston College Burns Scholar; Dr. Saranna Fanning, Assistant Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School; and Katherine Craven, Chief Administrative and Financial Officer, Babson College. The panelists will discuss women in leadership, draw on the legacy of Brigid in Irish literature and tradition, and give their reflections on the inspirational women in their own lives.
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Aoife Griffin, Cultural Programming and Marketing Manager at the ICC
Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan
President of the ICC’s Board of Directors Martina Curtin
St. Brigid’s Day, Lá Fhéile Bríde, is an annual celebration of the creativity and achievements of Irish women, in the arts, science, business, politics and education and other fields. St. Brigid’s Day became a national holiday in Ireland in 2023, celebrating the important contribution of women leaders throughout Irish history.
“The celebration of women’s contributions to Ireland and the Irish American community is incredibly important to the ICC and its mission,” said Executive Director of the ICC, Jerry McDermott. “We look forward to welcoming members and friends of the ICC and greater Irish Boston community to our annual St. Brigid’s Day celebration as we look to an exciting and busy 2024!”
“The celebration of St Brigid’s Day is a new and innovative way to showcase the work of trailblazing, inspirational Irish women who are making their mark across a range of fields,” said Sighle FitzGerald, Irish Consul General Boston. “It aims to promote a modern, positive image of Ireland internationally, as well as a commitment to diversity and gender equality by celebrating the achievements of women. St. Brigid’s Day also aims to involve, in an active way, new and growing Irish communities across the world.”
To learn more and register please visit the ICC’s website www.irishculture.org
