The Society was established in 1995 to promote and celebrate the history, art and music of the Beara Peninsula
and the achievements of its people in Ireland and the USA.
The Boston Beara Society has adapted as it's logo an image of the Cailleach Bheara, the mythological figure
who's petrified remains may still be seen in Kilcatherine in the Parish of Ryeries
- The 2007 Annual Social Details -
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The Montana Connection & The Sullivan Clan Of The U.S. Exhibit
The Boston Beara Society Annual Social held was held in the Florian Hall, Dorchester on Sunday, April 16th. This year, a discussion regarding Irish roots and History was presented to the audience, by a group from the University Of Montana, led by Gerald Fetz. Also speaking was Cork native, Terry O’Riordan who gave a very informative lecture on Irish life and times in and around the copper mines of Butte, Montana. Also on display, was the U.S. exhibit of the Sullivan Clan. This year also, a number of audience members came up on stage to sing songs and to tell jokes, they included the great Andy Healy, poet Timmy Crowley and a host of others, too numerous to mention. A lovely evening was had by all and credit for this goes out to the Boston Beara Commitee who always put on such a great show. Mary Sullivan Kelly did a wonderful job in introducing this year’s event.
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