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 17th. All Bars + Restaurants in South Boston will close doors between 6-6:30pm and need to clear out by 7:30pm on Sunday, March 17h.
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!
DCR Traffic Advisory: Morrissey Boulevard Potential Lane/Road Closures March 9th – 14th
Due to the potential high tides and minor coastal flooding forecasted, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is preparing for potential lane and/or road closures to occur along Morrissey Boulevard (both directions) from Freeport Street to Bianculli Boulevard at UMass Boston in the City of Boston starting Saturday, March 9, 2024, and continuing through Thursday, March 14, 2024. Check out our post to learn more here!
DIY St. Patrick’s Day Outfit at The Broadway
Maker/Scholar will be taking over The Broadway to help you DIY your perfect St. Paddy’s Day outfit on Wednesday, March 13th, from 7-9pm. Maker / Scholar will be providing bandana scraps, press-on stamps from past tee shirt designs, fabric paint, and more. They will also have apparel you can shop at 10% off. Get your tickets here!
Shamrock Showdown
Join the Timothy “Doc” Cook Scholarship Foundation on Friday, March 15th, and Saturday, March 16th, 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!
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 17th. 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 US Naval Commander Chance Smith of the USS Truxton (DDG 103). Caught in Southie will be on hand with some color commentary! 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! You can check out some of our merch that will be available here!
Maureen Dahill is the editor of Caught in Southie and a lifelong resident of South Boston sometimes mistaken for a yuppie. Co-host of Caught Up, storyteller, lover of red wine and binge watching TV series. Mrs. Peter G. Follow her @MaureenCaught.
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