SPRINGFIELD — The Irish Tenors are no strangers to Springfield, having performed in the city multiple times over the years.

It will, however, be the group’s first time playing at the Hope Center for the Arts — the entertainment venue established by Prides Stores founder Robert Bolduc — when they take the stage on Friday.

“This part of America is so rich in Irish heritage and culture — and we always feel so at home when we are in the area,” said Anthony Kearns, who along with Ronan Tynan and Patrick Hyland, make up the Irish Tenors.

“Together, and as a group, we have played many concerts here, and it always feels like a reunion, even if we are meeting new friends and fans,” he added.

For over 25 years, the Tenors have brought a mix of traditional Irish ballads and contemporary standar

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