A Night Recognizing a Hero: Dropkick Murphys’ ‘Red Bandana Night’

Anthony McPhelim • March 19, 2026

On Sunday, Dropkick Murphys concluded their For The People…In The Pit St. Patrick’s Day 2026 Tour alongside up-and-coming Haywire and Boston-known friends, Ducky Boys and The Unseen, with a special Red Bandana Night dedicated to the late Welles Crowther. 

“Gingers Do Have Souls”: Fourth Ginger Race Marked by Solidarity

Ollie Lloyd • March 15, 2026

During St. Patrick’s Day weekend at Boston College, most would expect the color green to define celebrations, but at the fourth annual ginger run in the Mods, red took center stage.

Dropkick Murphys To Honor Welles Crowther With ‘Red Bandana Night’

Milo Priddle • February 28, 2026

Dropkick Murphys will be in Boston between March 13 and March 17 to perform their annual series of hometown shows for St. Patrick’s Day. The Massachusetts-born Celtic punk band is the group behind “I’m Shipping Up to Boston,” which has been adopted by Boston College sports fans and turned into a rallying cry for the University. 

Dunn-Gaherin’s Food and Spirits Brings Irish Pub Dining To Newton

Matthew Antonecchia • March 23, 2025

Since 1991, diners seeking the taste and atmosphere of Ireland in Massachusetts must look no further than Dunn-Gaherin’s Food and Spirits.

My Quest for the Four Leaf Clover

Scanlon Mellowes • March 23, 2025

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.

Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Week of Mar. 17

Opinions • March 17, 2024

After braving the January snow flurries and February downpours, it’s safe to say that this past week’s sunshine was well-deserved.

“For My Celtic Blood”: Second Annual Ginger Run Draws Strong Turnout

Jack Beckman and Annika Engelbrecht • March 17, 2024

Clad in four-leaf clover headbands and green attire, a throng of students crammed in between the Mods on Friday to watch Boston College’s second annual ginger run—a new but already cherished tradition.

“We Gingers Are All Heart”: BC Community Gathers for First Annual Ginger Race

Sofia Laboy • March 19, 2023

Donning leprechaun top hats and shamrock-shaped sunglasses, a sea of redhead students dressed in green gathered in the Mods this St. Patrick’s Day to run in the first annual ginger run at Boston College. Over 40 students participated in the run at 1:30 p.m on Friday, beginning at Mod 3 and ending in front of Mod 20.

Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Week Of March 15

Opinions • March 14, 2021

Thumbs Up: Shamrock ShakesMarch is arguably the worst month of the year, but with the worst month comes the best McDonald’s tradition.Shamrock Shakes are a delicious way to celebrate St. Patrick’s...

Walsh Announces St. Patrick’s Day Parade Cancelled, Plans to Hold Boston Marathon Unaffected

Jack Miller • March 11, 2020

Mayor Walsh said at a press conference on Tuesday that the coronavirus has not affected plans to hold the Boston Marathon. He announced that the city’s annual St. Patrick’s Day parade would be canceled.

Losing Myself on St. Patrick’s Day

Isabel Fenoglio • March 18, 2019

For the past 118 years, thousands flood the streets of South Boston for the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade. On Sunday, associate metro editor Isabel Fenoglio attended the parade for her first time, got lost for a few hours, and in the process thinks she finally understands what St. Patrick's Day is all about.

The Worst Toasters, the Best Celebrations: TU/TD

TU/TD • March 19, 2018

"This resentment for your “toast” will translate to other aspects of your life and at this point, you’re so irritated it will affect you for the rest of your life."