Consulate General of Ireland Boston has now re-opened following the tragic events of Monday, April 15^th

Explosions in Boston

• Please call the Embassy at +1 202 462 3939, or the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Dublin at +1 353 1 478 0822  / 408 2000 if you have concerns about Irish relatives or friends.

• The Boston authorities’ helpline number, if worried about family/friends, is 001 617 635 4500.

• Individuals can register themselves as safe or search for loved ones at  http://www.redcross.org/find-help/contact-family/register-safe-listing.

• Google have a launched a people finder: http://google.org/personfinder/2013-boston-explosions.

• US authorities in other cities are on heightened alert following the bombings in Boston and traveller in the US are advised to maintain vigilance in large public areas and events and to follow any guidance from local authorities.

• If you are trying to reach friends or family and can’t get through, try texting instead.

• Follow the advice of local authorities.

• Authorities have advised those who are in Boston to stay at home or at your hotel and avoid crowds.

• Please note flights into or out of Boston may be affected.

• Useful Twitter accounts: Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency @MassEMA; Boston Marathon @bostonmarathon; The Boston Globe @BostonGlobe; Boston Police Department @Boston_Police

St Patricks Day greetings  from the President Michael D. Higgins

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The President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins commemorated the Great Irish Famine in Boston 4 - 5 May 2012.

Commemoration of the Great Irish Famine

The President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins delivered a lecture on the Famine and its impact on Ireland and Boston at historic Faneuil Hall on Saturday 5 May 2012. The lecture was followed by a musical programme featuring acclaimed Irish and local Boston musicians including Frankie Gavin, produced by WGBH's Brian O'Donovan. You may click here  for full details on the President's visit to Boston.

**Notice of Fee Changes**

All fees for services provided at the Consulate will be changing on 01 March 2013 with the exception of passport fees.

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