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MEET the MAGUIRES Holding Immigrants for ICE Is Unlawful, SJC Rules August 2017 Boston’s hometown VOL. 28 #8 journal of Irish culture. $2.00 Worldwide at All contents copyright © 2017 bostonirish.com Boston Neighborhood News, Inc. MEET THE MAGUIRES Holding immigrants for ICE is unlawful, SJC rules By andy metzgeR State houSe newS SeRvice In a ruling rife with conse- quences for immigrants being pursued across Massachusetts by federal agents, the Supreme Judicial Court said last month that state law does not permit officials to detain immigrants solely at the request of federal immigration officials, effectively erecting a legal barrier to a long-running component of im- migration enforcement. The case in question involves Sreynuon Lunn, who was born in a Thai refugee camp to Cambodian parents fleeing the Khmer Rouge and brought to the United States as a seven- month-old refugee in 1985. The Philip and Tracey Maguire with (L-R) Sean, Aoife and Emma during their recent visit to Boston. Sean Smith photo court concluded that “nothing in the statutes or common law of Massachusetts authorizes court For the Maguires, parental vision and hard work officers to make a civil arrest in these circumstances.” No single justice was credited – plus music – make for a ‘wonderful’ happening with authorship of the ruling de- By Sean Smith There’s a bit more to it than Relaxing the day after their claring that state law “provides no authority for Massachusetts Special to the BiR that, of course, but things appearance at The Burren Back- Philip Maguire doesn’t lay seem to be working just fine for room series – and several hours court officers to arrest and hold claim to being a philosopher, but Philip – guitarist, PR/marketing before their concert at the Irish an individual solely on the basis then again he does seem to have director, sound manager, travel Cultural Centre of New England of a Federal civil immigration a pretty good angle on what it agent, and most of all, father in Canton – the family reflected detainer, beyond the time that takes to be part of a suddenly – and the rest of the Wicklow- on their eventful past few years, the individual would otherwise popular Irish music family band based Maguires, who earlier in which they went from play- be entitled to be released from that features two teenagers and this summer passed through ing informal gigs in and around State custody.” one pre-teen. Boston on their first-ever US their home base to touring The ruling could stir the First, you don’t so much move tour: 17-year-old Emma (fiddle, around Ireland, appearing on immigration debate playing the goal posts – you look for dif- flute, piano), 15-year-old Aoife national TV, and recording a out in Congress and at federal ferent sets of goal posts to put (concertina, uilleann pipes, fid- well-received CD. Some good courthouses, as President Don- in front of you. And second, and dle, whistle, piano) and 12-year- luck has certainly contributed to ald Trump has sought stricter perhaps most importantly, you old Sean (bodhran, percussion); their success, along with a social Karen Murphy stars in the enforcement of border security develop an appreciation for the Maguire’s wife Tracey doesn’t media-assisted convergence of national tour of “Finding Nev- and railed against jurisdictions little absurdities of life, such as play instruments or sing, but factors. But at the root of it all erland,” at the Boston Opera seen as offering “sanctuary” to oxymorons and their exalted is universally acknowledged as is – as always – hard work, and House, August 8 - 20. those in the country illegally. place in Irish conversation. an invaluable member nonethe- the willingness of a father and Story, Page 10. According to the American less. (Continued on page 13) (Continued on page 15) Point of View Boston and New England send their ‘Rose’ to Tralee Democracy dies be- By BiR Staff of celebrating Irish culture living in Ahane, Co. Limerick. hind closed doors – and Orlaith Roche, a 26-year-old (Aug. 16-22) there are street Growing up surrounded by model from Sudbury, at left, entertainments, a carnival, the rolling hills and stunning behind close investiga- will represent Boston and live concerts, theatre, circus, scenery instilled in me the tions, writes BIR col- New England this month as markets, funfair, fireworks and desire to roam and connect the Boston Rose when some 65 Rose Parades. with nature. umnist Peter F. Stevens young women from around the “My dad was born in Wex- “Becoming the 2017 Rose in noting that US Sen. world gather in County Kerry ford, Ireland, and my mom is of Tralee would be a dream for the annual Rose of Tralee from Ennis, Co. Clare,” said come true and such an honor for Susan Margaret Collins competition. Roche. She added: “I am the not only myself, but my forever of Maine stands as one of The highlight of the inter- youngest of the Roche clan, proud Irish family.” the very few politicians national festival, at 58 years two boys and two girls - two The ceremony crowning the old one of Ireland’s largest of whom were born in Ireland. 2017 Rose will be nationally unafraid to speak truth and longest running events, I was born in Boston, but telecast in Ireland on RTE, and to power. is the selection of the Rose of my most vibrant childhood livestreamed at rte.ie Tralee but over its seven days memories are from when I was Page 5. I work in Hollywood but I keep my money in my hometown-Kevin Chapman Check out City of Boston Credit Union - visit CityofBostonCU.com Page 2 August 2017 BOSTON IRISH REPORTER bostonirish.com Greenhills Bakery Celebrates St. Patrick’s Day- ALL YEAR LONG! Serving full iRiSh breakfast and breakfast sandwiChes Coffee & Barry’s tea Hot from OuR Oven Honey Baked Hams for sale, 6-16 lbs size Dinners Every day For our lunch specials call or check Greenhill’s Facebook Boiled Dinners Every Thursday Decorated CAkes & CookiE platters for St. Patrick’s Day and Every Day Desserts Make Greenhills your One Stop Shop for all your Irish Groceries and meats Rashers, Sausages, Pudding, Raw Hams & Bacon Red and Grey Corned Beef sold by the pound ORDER EARLY for your holiday celebration! Greenhills Bakery Open Monday-Saturday 780 Adams Street 5 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Dorchester, MA 02124 Sunday 6 a.m. - 3 p.m. 617-825-8187 www.greenhillsbakery.com bostonirish.com August 2017 BOSTON IRISH REPORTER Page 3 From The Industry, gourmet fare in the very heart of Adams Village By Bill foRRy on an attractive shingle. editoR Coe— who has three Boston’s newest culi- children of his own— has nary hot spot is an Irish- also devised a terrific owned venture that is kids’ menu that includes bringing gourmet dining staples like hot dogs and to the heart of Dorches- burgers, but with an ter’s Adams Village. upscale twist. There’s The Industry, a 151- a six-ounce steak frites seat lounge and res- or salmon, for example. taurant serving up a There’s mac n’cheese— foodie-friendly menu of but it’s far from a mi- “innovative American Executive chef Stephen crowave job. There are comfort” for lunch and Coe plenty of “grown-ups” dinner, has replaced prominent turns at res- who’ll be wishing they’d Sonny’s, a longtime taurants in France, Italy ordered their little one’s neighborhood hangout and Thailand. five cheeses with Gemelli The bar at The Industry in Adams Village. Photo courtesy The Industry that was purchased last “I love this area and pasta and bread crumbs. year by David Arrow- the idea of building a The 38-seat bar fea- smith and Martin Davis. brand in Dorchester— tures 16 tap beers— in- At New Bedford Whaling Museum, This is the first restau- and elevating the experi- cluding nitrogen-fueled rant project for the duo. ence— really appeals to Guinness— and a mas- talk of the Good Friday pact and Brexit Arrowsmith, a native me,” said Coe, who super- sive, mahogany cooler Last month, David By- Byrne brought an in- peace process was for of County Louth, owns vises two sous chefs and that chills 180 bottles of rne, the former attorney sider’s view to both sub- the Republic, Northern and operates Neponset- kitchen staff, but also wine. Handcrafted cock- general of Ireland and jects. In the historic and Ireland, Great Britain, based Capital Construc- works the line himself tails — including an old- a key figure in the Good arduous effort to end The as well as in the US and tion. He personally su- most nights. They churn fashioned that is the cur- Friday Peace Agreement Troubles by bringing the across the globe. pervised a team of build- out signature dishes like rent top-seller — are in process, delivered a fas- warring parties to the Byrne’s appearance ers who transformed the a 24-ounce Tomahawk ready supply. The large cinating and thought- table, Byrne proved an continued the institution’s old pizza and beer joint bone-in Rib Eye, pear dining room is lined with provoking lecture at the indispensable figure as he ongoing commitment to and mascarpone sac- red-leather booths and New Bedford Whaling worked directly with US bring prominent lecturers into a dramatic dining Museum (presented in Senator George Mitchell and important exhibits to space with new windows, chetti, and homemade floor-to-ceiling windows partnership with the New of Maine. Byrne discussed the region. Anyone with doors, and a state-of- desserts, including a that open up to Adams Bedford Lyceum).
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