Several Irish filmmakers and actors came together at the Somerville Theater in Davis Square on March 20 for the opening of the 14th Annual Irish Film Festival, the largest of its kind outside of Ireland.

On March 21–24, thousands of anime fans descended on Boston for Anime Boston, the Northeast's largest anime convention. Photographer Samantha Murray shares these photos of decked-out attendees.

Thousands of green-clad revelers swarmed South Boston on March 16 to celebrate St. Patrick's Day 2014. Photos by Jordan Jennings.