Repping Beantown

Dating back to the Great Potato Famine, Boston has long been the landing place for Irish settlers looking to make a home in the New World. To see evidence of Boston’s Irish influence, look no further than the clovers and Celtic crosses that frequent the area buildings, logos and street corners not just on St. Patrick’s day, but year round. Constituting over 15 of Boston’s population, people claiming Irish descent are the largest ethnic group in the city, almost twice the size of those with Italian heritage at just over 8. For a taste of Irish food and flair, Boston is graced by some of the nation’s most authentic Irish pubs. Here’s a look at a few that thirsty travelers would be advised to stop by. Ramble On