5 Things You Should Know this Week – 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Edition

An Irish Blessing: May your troubles be less and your blessings be more and nothing but happiness come through the door.
REMINDER: Liquor Stores will close at 4pm on Sunday, March 16th. All Bars + Restaurants in South Boston will close doors between 6-6:30pm on Sunday, March 16th.
Where to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Southie
From where to eat corned beef and cabbage to where to hear live Irish music plus St. Patrick’s Day food/drink specials, it’s all right her in our guide!
South Boston Citizens Association Events
The South Boston Citizens Association has a full list of fun events this week from the legendary Ice-O-Rama to a kickball tournament and it’s annual banquest. Get all the details here.
Shamrock Showdown
Join the Timothy “Doc” Cook Scholarship Foundation on Friday, March 14th, and Saturday, March 15th, at the Murphy Rink for the Shamrock Showdown hockey game, where Boston Fire and friends of Tim Cook will take the ice. This is a free event to support the fight to raise awareness for those who suffer from the invisible wounds of PTSD. Stop by to watch the game and purchase raffles – there will be over 47 raffles, a 50/50 raffle, and lots of merch! Get more info here!
Parking/Traffic Advisory for St. Patrick’s Day Parade Weekend
Here’s the scoop on the parking/street closing situation on Parade Day in Southie. Get all the details here!
Tune In – It’s the St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast
The annual St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast hosted by Sen. Nick Collins will take place at the Ironworkers Local 7 Union Hall in South Boston on the morning of Sunday, March 16th. Featured guests include U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren, Governor Maura Healey, Congressman Stephen Lynch, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, Senate President Karen Spilka, Auditor Diana Dizoglio and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu. They will be joined at the dais by Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden, Boston City Councilors Ed Flynn and Erin Murphy, State Representative David Biele and more! Caught in Southie will be on hand with some color commentary and behind the scenes interviews! Learn more here!
Bonus – Southie Swag -Get Parade Day Ready
Caught in Southies merch will be at Love Child all week! Come check it out and get parade weekend ready including sweatshirts, t-shirts, hats, and our widldy popular South Boston hockey jerseys!

Maureen Dahill is the founder of Caught in Media. Once a longtime wardrobe and prop stylist for brands such as Rue La La, TJ Max & Hasbro, she is a devoted lover of vintage clothing, Martini Mondays, Castle Island, AND a 4th generation South Boston native. Mother of three, married to Peter G.
Weekend Picks – 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Edition
Caught in Southie St. Patrick’s Merch Pop-Up at Love Child
Shamrock Showdown at the Murphy Rink this weekend – raising funds for the Timothy “Doc” Cook Scholarship Fund