The Irish Pastoral Centre in Adams Village held its annual St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon at Florian Hall last Friday (March 17), with a sold-out crowd taking in the afternoon event. Hundreds of folks, dressed head to toe in their greenest of green attire, enjoyed a boiled dinner of corned beef and cabbage, desserts from Green Hills Irish Bakery, live traditional music from Erin’s Melody, and plenty of space to kick up the heels and dance. Father John McCarthy started off the morning celebrating a special Mass in Florian Hall for the Blessing of the Shamrocks.
Seth Daniel photos

Winnie Henry and Sean DeCourcey were among many folks kicking up their heels during the Irish Pastoral Centre’s annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration and the Blessing of the Shamrocks.

Eileen Bridges, Rosaleen Weir, and Suzanne Ross.

Della Costello and Father John McCarthy.

Caroline Hearn, John Hearn, and Alicia O’Brien.

Ann Grealish and Sonny Kelleher.

Amy Wallace and Bridie Walsh.

Mai Gallagher and Irish Pastoral Centre Director Mary Swanton socialized to the backing of traditional Irish tunes.

The accordion player was busy at the event as Erin’s Melody entertained all afternoon for attendees to dance and socialize.

Dermot Murphy (standing) with Patricia and Fiona Murphy and Mary O’Donnell.

Mark, Naoise, Oisin and Seanin Traynor at the event on St. Patrick’s Day. They are in Boston from Northern Ireland as Seanin is getting physical therapy and occupational therapy. His three-week program has paid exceptional dividends for the young man’s progress to being able to sit up, to eat, and to walk. It’s the second time the family has been in Boston for the medical program.