Brass cutting of the IPBS Coat-of-Arms
Irish Diplomacy - The ability to tell a man to go to hell so that he will look forward to the trip.
IPBS AGM and Cocktail Party, Nov. 29, 2022
IPBS Council Meeting, Forget House, Montreal, Nov. 29, 2022.
David Clendenning, Rick Grant, Mike Nelson (President), Chad Spannaus, Robert Quellette, Edna Ralston (absent)
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IPBS Chain of Office, 1856
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David Clendenning with Mike Nelson, IPBS Cocktail Party
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Mike Nelson wearing the IPBS Chain of Office
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IPBS Cocktail Party
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Robert & Maura Wilkins-McKeon at the IPBS Cocktail Party
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Helen Meredith participating in the IPBS Council Meeting
THE CURRENT COVIDE-19 PANDEMIC HAS CURTAILED MANY EVENTS
Main Yearly IPBS Activities
Last Tuesday of the Month (Sept/May) IPBS Council Meeting
February St. Patrick's Society Annual Charity Ball
March St. Patrick's Society Annual Luncheon
March St. Patrick's Day Parade, Montreal
May IPBS Sponsored Old Brewery Mission Dinne
September/October IPBS AGM & Dinner, Forget House, Montreal
February St. Patrick's Society Annual Charity Ball
March St. Patrick's Society Annual Luncheon
March St. Patrick's Day Parade, Montreal
May IPBS Sponsored Old Brewery Mission Dinne
September/October IPBS AGM & Dinner, Forget House, Montreal
Annual St. Partick's Society Annual Charity Ball, Friday, March 6th, 2020, Le Windsor Hotel, Montreal
Subject: St. Patrick's Society Annual Charity Ball: March 6, 2020
Dear Fellow Sister Societies and Organizations,
I hope this email finds you well. The Irish Season in Montreal is well underway and in just a few short weeks, the St. Patrick’s Society of Montreal will be hosting its annual Charity Ball. I am writing on behalf of the St. Patrick’s Society and I am hoping that you will be kind enough to share this invitation with your members. This year’s Ball will be taking place at the Windsor Ballrooms on Friday March 6, 2020.
Please see the invitations attached to this email.
For further information, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Many thanks for your help,
Robin
Robin Brodrick
St. Patrick's Society of Montreal
514-481-1346
office@spsmtl.com
Dear Fellow Sister Societies and Organizations,
I hope this email finds you well. The Irish Season in Montreal is well underway and in just a few short weeks, the St. Patrick’s Society of Montreal will be hosting its annual Charity Ball. I am writing on behalf of the St. Patrick’s Society and I am hoping that you will be kind enough to share this invitation with your members. This year’s Ball will be taking place at the Windsor Ballrooms on Friday March 6, 2020.
Please see the invitations attached to this email.
For further information, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Many thanks for your help,
Robin
Robin Brodrick
St. Patrick's Society of Montreal
514-481-1346
office@spsmtl.com
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Currently Planned IPBS Activities
Premiere of 'Lost Children of the Carricks' , Friday, January 24, 2020
From: Michael Kenneally
Date: Thu, Jan 9, 2020
Subject: Premiere of 'Lost Children of the Carricks'
Dear Members and Friends of Montreal’s Irish Community,
We have great pleasure in inviting you to attend the full-length screening and Official Premiere of ‘Lost Children of the Carricks’, a seventy-minute documentary film, directed by Professor Gearóid Ó hAllmhuráin, Johnson Chair in Québec and Canadian Irish Studies at Concordia’s School of Irish Studies.
This major achievement is the result of almost ten years of research conducted under the auspices of Concordia’s Johnson Chair. The film is a landmark opportunity for Montreal’s Irish community to understand its historical roots and achieve some sense of the sacrifices made by its ancestors in emigrating from Ireland and settling in Quebec. All Irish-Canadians and indeed all Canadians will benefit from this powerful documentary that captures such a poignant and evocative part of our history.
This trilingual documentary is being presented in partnership with Cine Gael as the opening film of their 2020 season, followed by the annual opening reception. It is also part of the Tenth Anniversary celebration of the creation of the School of Irish Studies.
The film will be screened on Friday, January 24th at 7:15pm in the D.B. Clarke Theatre (lower level of the Hall Building where Irish Studies is located). The capacity of the hall is 380 and we are hoping for a great turnout. Please plan to attend and perhaps bring family members and friends. If you belong to an association, perhaps it might purchase a block of tickets for members. The cost is $20 person.
Simply click on the link below to reserve your seat(s) and for ticket purchasing.
https://engage.concordia.ca/events/2020/01/24/school-of-irish-studies-film-screening-lost-children-of-the-carricks-general
Please share this with friends and association members if you have a Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/events/2622711814480543/
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Marion Mulvenna at: marion.mulvenna@concordia.ca or 514-848-2424 #5870.
We very much look forward to seeing you for this historic event on January 24.
Michael Kenneally, Principal, School of Irish Studies Pamela McGovern, Chair, Canadian Irish Studies Foundation
From: Michael Kenneally
Date: Thu, Jan 9, 2020
Subject: Premiere of 'Lost Children of the Carricks'
Dear Members and Friends of Montreal’s Irish Community,
We have great pleasure in inviting you to attend the full-length screening and Official Premiere of ‘Lost Children of the Carricks’, a seventy-minute documentary film, directed by Professor Gearóid Ó hAllmhuráin, Johnson Chair in Québec and Canadian Irish Studies at Concordia’s School of Irish Studies.
This major achievement is the result of almost ten years of research conducted under the auspices of Concordia’s Johnson Chair. The film is a landmark opportunity for Montreal’s Irish community to understand its historical roots and achieve some sense of the sacrifices made by its ancestors in emigrating from Ireland and settling in Quebec. All Irish-Canadians and indeed all Canadians will benefit from this powerful documentary that captures such a poignant and evocative part of our history.
This trilingual documentary is being presented in partnership with Cine Gael as the opening film of their 2020 season, followed by the annual opening reception. It is also part of the Tenth Anniversary celebration of the creation of the School of Irish Studies.
The film will be screened on Friday, January 24th at 7:15pm in the D.B. Clarke Theatre (lower level of the Hall Building where Irish Studies is located). The capacity of the hall is 380 and we are hoping for a great turnout. Please plan to attend and perhaps bring family members and friends. If you belong to an association, perhaps it might purchase a block of tickets for members. The cost is $20 person.
Simply click on the link below to reserve your seat(s) and for ticket purchasing.
https://engage.concordia.ca/events/2020/01/24/school-of-irish-studies-film-screening-lost-children-of-the-carricks-general
Please share this with friends and association members if you have a Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/events/2622711814480543/
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Marion Mulvenna at: marion.mulvenna@concordia.ca or 514-848-2424 #5870.
We very much look forward to seeing you for this historic event on January 24.
Michael Kenneally, Principal, School of Irish Studies Pamela McGovern, Chair, Canadian Irish Studies Foundation
The Irish Nutcracker, December 15, 2019
6th Annual FIS Christmas Party, Monday, December 16, 2019
PHOTOS FROM THE 2019 IPBS ANNUAL GALE DINNER
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2019 Dinner Gala guest and entertainment: Professor Gearóid Ó hAllmhuráin!
Professor Ó hAllmhuráin will share insights about ‘Music in Ancient Ireland' accompanied by musical instruments, a historic set of Irish Pipes (made in 1860) and an Anglo-German Concertina (made in 1899).
A little background about Professor Ó hAllmhuráin. He is an author, film maker, musician, and a leading authority on Irish cultural history. He is a holder of five world titles in music performance, his CDs include Traditional Music from Clare and Beyond (1996), Tracin' (1999) and The Independence Suite: Music from Ireland, Scotland and Cape Breton (2004). His latest book is Flowing Tides: History and Memory in an Irish Soundscape. The most recent research project is a trilingual documentary film entitled Lost Children of the Carricks, which will receive its first public screening in Montreal on January 24, 2020 in the DB Clarke Theatre at Concordia University and you are all cordially invited.
Pronunciation guide for his name:
Gearóid Ó hAllmhuráin
Gearóid = Ga-Road
Ó hAllmhuráin = O Hall-Vu-Rawn
Professor Ó hAllmhuráin will share insights about ‘Music in Ancient Ireland' accompanied by musical instruments, a historic set of Irish Pipes (made in 1860) and an Anglo-German Concertina (made in 1899).
A little background about Professor Ó hAllmhuráin. He is an author, film maker, musician, and a leading authority on Irish cultural history. He is a holder of five world titles in music performance, his CDs include Traditional Music from Clare and Beyond (1996), Tracin' (1999) and The Independence Suite: Music from Ireland, Scotland and Cape Breton (2004). His latest book is Flowing Tides: History and Memory in an Irish Soundscape. The most recent research project is a trilingual documentary film entitled Lost Children of the Carricks, which will receive its first public screening in Montreal on January 24, 2020 in the DB Clarke Theatre at Concordia University and you are all cordially invited.
Pronunciation guide for his name:
Gearóid Ó hAllmhuráin
Gearóid = Ga-Road
Ó hAllmhuráin = O Hall-Vu-Rawn
2019 IPBS 163rd Annual Gala Dinner
When: Thursday, November 7, 2019
Where: The Macdonald Stewart Foundation
1195 Sherbrooke Street West
Montreal, QC H3A 1H9
Cost: $60.00 per person
Evening Agenda
6:00 pm Reception and cocktails
7:00 pm Welcome and President's Report
Introduction of Sister Societies
Toast to Canada
Toast of Her Majesty the Queen
Toast to Ireland
Grace
7:10 pm Dinner
8:30 pm Post-dinner entertainment
Where: The Macdonald Stewart Foundation
1195 Sherbrooke Street West
Montreal, QC H3A 1H9
Cost: $60.00 per person
Evening Agenda
6:00 pm Reception and cocktails
7:00 pm Welcome and President's Report
Introduction of Sister Societies
Toast to Canada
Toast of Her Majesty the Queen
Toast to Ireland
Grace
7:10 pm Dinner
8:30 pm Post-dinner entertainment
WAKE to Celebrate the Life of George Wheeler, October 28, 2010, Mckibbin's Irish Pub, Montreal
Dear IPBS Members,
Paul Loftus of the United Irish Societies of Montreal, has organized a wake to celebrate the life of George Wheeler. George will be remembered as a man who always had a smile, a twinkle in his eye, made us laugh and treated life as one big party.
Where: McKibbin's Irish Pub, 1426 Bishop Street, Montreal
When: Monday October 28, 5:30-8:00pm
What: Happy hour prices and complimentary food
You are invited to recognize the life of George, see friends and have some laughs.
Dear IPBS Members,
Paul Loftus of the United Irish Societies of Montreal, has organized a wake to celebrate the life of George Wheeler. George will be remembered as a man who always had a smile, a twinkle in his eye, made us laugh and treated life as one big party.
Where: McKibbin's Irish Pub, 1426 Bishop Street, Montreal
When: Monday October 28, 5:30-8:00pm
What: Happy hour prices and complimentary food
You are invited to recognize the life of George, see friends and have some laughs.
INVITATION: 1847 Irish Cemetery Benediction - June 12, 2019 @7:00PM
Please join us for this important ceremony.
As most of you are aware the REM (Réseau Express Métropolitain) elevated track will be passing close to the Black Rock on CN lands – directly over what is acknowledged as the main Irish Cemetery of 1847. REM will be inserting a single pylon in the consecrated ground of the main 1847 Irish cemetery. They took great pains to ensure just the one pylon was needed by re-engineering the deck of the elevated structure at a cost of millions.
Just as Hydro-Quebec allowed us to perform a simple blessing on the grounds of the parking lot across from the Black Rock before any excavation began, the REM has also agreed to allow a blessing over the Irish Cemetery.
Since there is a safety issue with people near the tracks, a tent is being set-up in the parking lot across from the Black Rock. A ceremonial sample of the cemetery soil will be transported to the tent for blessing by the celebrants, then returned to the Cemetery.
Please join us for this important ceremony.
As most of you are aware the REM (Réseau Express Métropolitain) elevated track will be passing close to the Black Rock on CN lands – directly over what is acknowledged as the main Irish Cemetery of 1847. REM will be inserting a single pylon in the consecrated ground of the main 1847 Irish cemetery. They took great pains to ensure just the one pylon was needed by re-engineering the deck of the elevated structure at a cost of millions.
Just as Hydro-Quebec allowed us to perform a simple blessing on the grounds of the parking lot across from the Black Rock before any excavation began, the REM has also agreed to allow a blessing over the Irish Cemetery.
Since there is a safety issue with people near the tracks, a tent is being set-up in the parking lot across from the Black Rock. A ceremonial sample of the cemetery soil will be transported to the tent for blessing by the celebrants, then returned to the Cemetery.
Old Brewery Mission Dinner
May 14, 2019
The IPBS is again supporting the Old Brewery Mission by making both a donation and helping to serve dinner to those in need. There are two meal sittings and IPBS will be setting up the dining tables, serve the meal and clear the tables May 14, 2019 | 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 pm Webster Pavilion of the Old Brewery Mission, 915 Clark Street, Montreal
May 14, 2019
The IPBS is again supporting the Old Brewery Mission by making both a donation and helping to serve dinner to those in need. There are two meal sittings and IPBS will be setting up the dining tables, serve the meal and clear the tables May 14, 2019 | 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 pm Webster Pavilion of the Old Brewery Mission, 915 Clark Street, Montreal
AOH Annual Walk to the Stone, Sunday, May 26, 2019
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The European Union, Ireland and Brexit - Public Lecture, May 10, 2019
St Patrick's Society of Montreal - 24th Annual Charity, June 18, 2019
Movie "Ireland: Emerald Island", April 28, 2019
Due to popular demand, the travel movie "Ireland: Emerald Island" will have extra presentations this Sunday (April 28) in 23 Cineplex movie theatres* across Canada, including in Montreal at Cavendish Mall (6:30 p.m.; English version) and Cineplex Quartier Latin (at 7:30 p.m.; French version). See below for the list of all other participating locations across Canada.
To see the trailer: https://vimeo.com/315320876
To buy tickets and see showtimes, go to: www.cineplex.com
Due to popular demand, the travel movie "Ireland: Emerald Island" will have extra presentations this Sunday (April 28) in 23 Cineplex movie theatres* across Canada, including in Montreal at Cavendish Mall (6:30 p.m.; English version) and Cineplex Quartier Latin (at 7:30 p.m.; French version). See below for the list of all other participating locations across Canada.
To see the trailer: https://vimeo.com/315320876
To buy tickets and see showtimes, go to: www.cineplex.com
Old Brewery Mission Dinner, Wednesday, May 1, 1019
The IPBS is again supporting the Old Brewery Mission by making both a donation and helping serve dinner to those in need. If you have not participated in the past, this an eye opening and rewarding experience. There are two meal sittings and we will be settting up the dining tables, serve the meal and clearing the tables.
If you are interested in participating, please respond to this email and let us know.
We hope to see you there!!
Here are details about the event:
Mission Old Brewery | Old Brewery Mission
SUPPER EXPERIENCE
May 1, 2019│ 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Webster Pavilion of the Old Brewery Mission
915 Clark Street,
Montreal QC H2Z 1J8
Parking: A few reserved parking spaces are available near the Webster Pavilion. Speak to the staff at reception, who will gladly provide you with a permit. here to edit.
The IPBS is again supporting the Old Brewery Mission by making both a donation and helping serve dinner to those in need. If you have not participated in the past, this an eye opening and rewarding experience. There are two meal sittings and we will be settting up the dining tables, serve the meal and clearing the tables.
If you are interested in participating, please respond to this email and let us know.
We hope to see you there!!
Here are details about the event:
Mission Old Brewery | Old Brewery Mission
SUPPER EXPERIENCE
May 1, 2019│ 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Webster Pavilion of the Old Brewery Mission
915 Clark Street,
Montreal QC H2Z 1J8
- Please arrive at 3:30 p.m. to have time for the instructions and the tour of the Mission.
- Supper must start at 4:30 p.m. and ends at 6:30 p.m. the latest.
- Photos of clients are not permitted.
- Wear appropriate, conservative clothing for serving the meal. We also urge you to avoid wearing clothes with inappropriate logos.
- Avoid sharing personal information with clients.
- Do not give gifts or money to clients or employees.
- Should you wish to make a donation, please contact the Old Brewery Mission.
Parking: A few reserved parking spaces are available near the Webster Pavilion. Speak to the staff at reception, who will gladly provide you with a permit. here to edit.
St. Patrick's Day Annual Luncheon, Friday, March 15, 2019, Le Centre Sheraton.
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FIS Queen's Selection Evening, Saturday, February 2, 2019, Plaza Centre Ville, 777 Robert Bourassa Blvd., Montreal
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Special Announcement - Invitation
For those of you who are interested, there will be a meeting on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at 7:15pm in St. Gabriel’s Church Hall, 2157 Centre Street, Montreal for an update from the Black Rock Irish Memorial Committee. Over many months, the committee, comprised of Victor Boyle, Fergus Keyes, Scott Phelan, Lynn Doyle and Paul Loftus, has had a series of meetings and workshops with Hydro Quebec and the City of Montreal. The committee members report that the project is now at a stage where they can share their progress and excitement with the Irish Community. There will be a formal presentation followed by a question period. Please share this invitation with all those who may be interested. The committee members look forward to seeing you there and sharing their information.
Michael Kenneally
Honorary Consul General of Ireland
Professor and Principal, School of Irish Studies, Concordia University
Michael Kenneally
Honorary Consul General of Ireland
Professor and Principal, School of Irish Studies, Concordia University
FIS 5th Annual Christmas Party, Hurley's Irish Pub, 1225 Crescent Street, Monday, December 17, 2018, 5:30PM
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Irish Protestant Benevolent Society Annual Dinner, Tuesday, November 20th, 2018 at Le Forget House, Montreal
Opening Ceremonies
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Newly elected IPBS President, Robert Ouellette & David Clendenning, Secretary-Investment Manager.
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Passing the torch - Robert Ouellette & Mike Nelson
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IPBS Rev. Jim McDermott giving the Prayer.
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UIS 90th Anniversary Party - Friday, October 26, 2018
The United Irish Societies of Montreal was founded in 1928 and has organized the annual St. Patrick’s Parade since the 1929 edition, being active and visible in the community for 90 years! This is a milestone we should all be proud of. To celebrate this great achievement there will a gathering on Friday, October 26th at Buffet Il Gabbiano in LaSalle.
Tickets can be purchased online by clicking here or contact:
Millie Griffin-Gagnon
midave2016@hotmail.com
514-621-5085
Or
Danny Doyle Sr
dad.jr@hotmail.com
cell 438-495-1753
The United Irish Societies of Montreal was founded in 1928 and has organized the annual St. Patrick’s Parade since the 1929 edition, being active and visible in the community for 90 years! This is a milestone we should all be proud of. To celebrate this great achievement there will a gathering on Friday, October 26th at Buffet Il Gabbiano in LaSalle.
Tickets can be purchased online by clicking here or contact:
Millie Griffin-Gagnon
midave2016@hotmail.com
514-621-5085
Or
Danny Doyle Sr
dad.jr@hotmail.com
cell 438-495-1753
5th Annual FIS Summer Party, Tuesday, June 26, 2018, 5:30 p.m., Hurley's Irish Pub, 1225 Crescent Street, Montreal
Lord Mayor of Dublin's Visit to Montreal to participate in the Annual Walk to the Stone on May 27th, 2018.
Gathering at Hurley's Pub on May 26, 2018, 5:30 PM
Gathering at Hurley's Pub on May 26, 2018, 5:30 PM
Montreal Shamrocks GAC 70th Anniversary Banquet, May 20th, 2018, 5 PM
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Mission Old Brewery, April 25, 2018 - Dinner Serving by Irish Protestant Benevolent Society
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The Quebec Anglophone Heritage Network Convention & AGM, Quebec City, June 9-10, 2018
INVITATION
Dear Friends,
This year the Quebec Anglophone Heritage Network returns to Quebec City for its 19th Annual Convention and AGM. We've planned an itinerary that we hope you will find exciting and fun, with activities planned over two days on June 9-10, 2018.
Day 1 (Saturday, June 9) includes QAHN's Annual General Meeting. This will take place at the superb Domaine Cataraqui in Quebec's historic Sillery District. The AGM will be followed by networking, a banquet lunch and awards ceremony, and a talk by historian Frédéric Bonin. The visit to Cataraqui will conclude with a guided tour of the Domaine and its interpretation centre. In the evening, a casual supper is planned for anyone who would like to attend, at the Bistro Évolution in Lévis.
On Day 2 (Sunday, June 10) participants will have a chance to get to know Old Quebec a bit better. We'll start off the day with a visit to the Citadelle, a National Historic Site of Canada. This will include a tour of the Regimental Museum and lunch. In the afternoon, we'll embark on a fascinating guided walking tour of the old city. Stops will include some of the capital's most iconic sites: St. Louis Gate; Artillery Park National Historic Site; the Augustine Convent; the Séminaire de Québec; Holy Trinity Cathedral, Château Frontenac; Dufferin Terrace; and Place Royale in Lower Town. Our tour, courtesy of host Simon the Guide, promises to be a lively and memorable one.
So mark these dates in your calendars: June 9-10, 2018!
For more information about the itinerary and fees associated with this event, please consult the enclosed program, registration form and support documents. Participants may pick and choose what they wish to attend, or they can attend everything. All we ask is that you register and return your completed form with payment to QAHN as soon as possible. As space is limited, you should register early. Please note that QAHN has booked a block of rooms for both Friday and Saturday evenings, and at very competitive rates, at the Hôtel l'Oiselière in Lévis. Again, we suggest you book early as space is limited!
We look forward to seeing you in June!
Matthew Farfan
Executive Director
Matthew Farfan
Executive Director / Directeur exécutif
QAHN / RPAQ
Tel./Tél.: (819) 564-9595
Toll free / Sans frais: (877) 964-0409
execdir@qahn.org
Dear Friends,
This year the Quebec Anglophone Heritage Network returns to Quebec City for its 19th Annual Convention and AGM. We've planned an itinerary that we hope you will find exciting and fun, with activities planned over two days on June 9-10, 2018.
Day 1 (Saturday, June 9) includes QAHN's Annual General Meeting. This will take place at the superb Domaine Cataraqui in Quebec's historic Sillery District. The AGM will be followed by networking, a banquet lunch and awards ceremony, and a talk by historian Frédéric Bonin. The visit to Cataraqui will conclude with a guided tour of the Domaine and its interpretation centre. In the evening, a casual supper is planned for anyone who would like to attend, at the Bistro Évolution in Lévis.
On Day 2 (Sunday, June 10) participants will have a chance to get to know Old Quebec a bit better. We'll start off the day with a visit to the Citadelle, a National Historic Site of Canada. This will include a tour of the Regimental Museum and lunch. In the afternoon, we'll embark on a fascinating guided walking tour of the old city. Stops will include some of the capital's most iconic sites: St. Louis Gate; Artillery Park National Historic Site; the Augustine Convent; the Séminaire de Québec; Holy Trinity Cathedral, Château Frontenac; Dufferin Terrace; and Place Royale in Lower Town. Our tour, courtesy of host Simon the Guide, promises to be a lively and memorable one.
So mark these dates in your calendars: June 9-10, 2018!
For more information about the itinerary and fees associated with this event, please consult the enclosed program, registration form and support documents. Participants may pick and choose what they wish to attend, or they can attend everything. All we ask is that you register and return your completed form with payment to QAHN as soon as possible. As space is limited, you should register early. Please note that QAHN has booked a block of rooms for both Friday and Saturday evenings, and at very competitive rates, at the Hôtel l'Oiselière in Lévis. Again, we suggest you book early as space is limited!
We look forward to seeing you in June!
Matthew Farfan
Executive Director
Matthew Farfan
Executive Director / Directeur exécutif
QAHN / RPAQ
Tel./Tél.: (819) 564-9595
Toll free / Sans frais: (877) 964-0409
execdir@qahn.org
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Current IPBS Events and Announcements
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Memorial, Service & Wake For the Honourable Thomas D'Darcy McGee, April 7th, 2018
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Thomas Darcy McGee Memorial Plaque of 1948 on Door to McGee's Vault, Cote des Neiges Cemetery, Montreal
Thomas Darcy McGee Memorial Plaque of 1948. Photo 2011 @David Clendenning
Thomas Darcy McGee Memorial, Saturday April 7, 2018, Cote des Neiges Cemetery, Montreal
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Letter from St. Patrick's Society of Montreal to the Irish Protestant Society of Montreal on the McGee memorial celetration.
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Parade Awards Banquet & Dinner Organized by United Irish Societies of Montreal, Saturday, April 7, 2018, Plaza Centre Ville
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Montreal’s Black Stone: Cultural Significance and Lost Histories, Evening Lecture 8,
Carleton University, Ottawa
Registration:
Tel: 613-520-3699
Online: https://carleton.ca/linr/online-registration/
Carleton University, Ottawa
Registration:
Tel: 613-520-3699
Online: https://carleton.ca/linr/online-registration/
Evening Lecture 8
Montreal’s Black Stone: Cultural Significance and Lost HistoriesLecturer: Emily Guy
At a time when monuments and historic spaces figure prominently in public discourse, some sites exist in relative obscurity. Montreal’s Ship Fever Monument, or the Black Stone, is a poignant example of this. One of Canada’s oldest monuments, this site commemorates thousands of Irish Famine migrants who died as a result of the 1847 Typhus Epidemic. This site, however, does not have any official designation and lies, unbeknownst to many, on a busy highway. Regularly threatened by municipal development, its complicated history helps illustrate the issues around how we commemorate, what is prioritized, and what is forgotten.
Lecture, discussion, and visual presentation
Montreal’s Black Stone: Cultural Significance and Lost HistoriesLecturer: Emily Guy
At a time when monuments and historic spaces figure prominently in public discourse, some sites exist in relative obscurity. Montreal’s Ship Fever Monument, or the Black Stone, is a poignant example of this. One of Canada’s oldest monuments, this site commemorates thousands of Irish Famine migrants who died as a result of the 1847 Typhus Epidemic. This site, however, does not have any official designation and lies, unbeknownst to many, on a busy highway. Regularly threatened by municipal development, its complicated history helps illustrate the issues around how we commemorate, what is prioritized, and what is forgotten.
Lecture, discussion, and visual presentation
- Day: Tuesday, May 15th, 2018
- Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Location: Room 124, Leeds House Building
- Fee: $30.00 (HST included)
- Enrollment capacity: 55 participants
St. Patrick's Society Luncheon, March 16, 2018
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Queen's Selection Evening, February 3, 2018
Christmas and New Year Messages
H. M .The Queen
The Governor-General of Canada
The Governor-General's New Year's message to Canadians: youtu.be/_I5SxsDUvP8
President of Ireland
Irish Protestant Benevolent Society of Montreal
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Announcement of new Embassy of Ireland Consulate in Vancouver, December 11, 2017.
Go to: www.dfa.ie/global-irish/staying-in-touch/latest-news/newsarchive/announcement-of-opening-of-new-consulate-in-vancouver.html?utm_campaign=December%20Global%20Irish%20Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_source=December17
Go to: www.dfa.ie/global-irish/staying-in-touch/latest-news/newsarchive/announcement-of-opening-of-new-consulate-in-vancouver.html?utm_campaign=December%20Global%20Irish%20Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_source=December17
Mackay Foundation Event, Tuesday, November 14, 2017,
Royal Bank of Canada Private Suites, 41st Floor, 1 Place Ville Marie, Montreal
Royal Bank of Canada Private Suites, 41st Floor, 1 Place Ville Marie, Montreal
Montreal Shamrock's Derby, September 30, 2017, 6:00 PM - 1:00 AM, St Gabriel's Parish, 2157 Rue Centre, Pointe St. Charles, (Montreal)
4th Annual Irish Community End of Summer Party, Tuesday, September 26, 2017, 6:00 P.M., Irish Embassy Pub & Grill, 1234 Bishop Street
Guest of Honour: Mayor Denis Coderre
Theme: Montreal's 375th Anniversary, MIRFC's 60th and Cine Gael's 25th
Guest of Honour: Mayor Denis Coderre
Theme: Montreal's 375th Anniversary, MIRFC's 60th and Cine Gael's 25th
Exhibition on "The Irish Diaspora in Canada: A History" , National Capital Commission's International Pavilion, 7 Clarence Street, Ottawa, August 17 -27, 2017
The exhibition, organized by the Embassy of Ireland in Ottawa, commemorates the important and positive contribution that the Irish in Canada have made to the fabric of Canadian life as we know it today, through the stories of Irish personalities from the time of early European settlement onwards.
The Irish Protestant Benevolent Society (IPBS) commends the Embassy of Ireland for its work in assembling the historical contributions of the Irish to Canada for the exhibition. The IPBS was pleased to have made a contribution to this worthwhile endeavour.
Further Info: ncc-ccn.gc.ca/our-projects/canada-150/confederation-pavilions/international-pavilion-at-7-clarence-street/the-irish-diaspora-in-canada-a-history
The Irish Protestant Benevolent Society (IPBS) commends the Embassy of Ireland for its work in assembling the historical contributions of the Irish to Canada for the exhibition. The IPBS was pleased to have made a contribution to this worthwhile endeavour.
Further Info: ncc-ccn.gc.ca/our-projects/canada-150/confederation-pavilions/international-pavilion-at-7-clarence-street/the-irish-diaspora-in-canada-a-history
International Pavilion, 7 Clarence Street, Ottawa.
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Gallery Display Area, 1st Floor.
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IPPS Council members, Bill Kilfoyle, Jim McDermott and David Clendenning visits the Irish Exhibit on August, 22, 2017.
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Canada Day Parade Celebrating Canada's 150th Birthday, July 1,2017 - Irish Community Participation in Montreal
New park honours those who helped sick Irish arriving in Toronto during the crisis-ridden summer of 1847
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Federation of Irish Societies (FIS) Annual Summer Party, June 27th, 2017.
Dinner at the Old Brewery Mission, Old Montreal, Wednesday, May 24, 2017
The IPBS's Annual Dinner at the Old Brewery mission was extremely worthwhile. Our crew was there on Wednesday evening to serve dinners to over 600 needly people.
1889
The Old Brewery Mission is founded in 1889 to help feed the working poor and destitute of Montreal.
The IPBS's Annual Dinner at the Old Brewery mission was extremely worthwhile. Our crew was there on Wednesday evening to serve dinners to over 600 needly people.
1889
The Old Brewery Mission is founded in 1889 to help feed the working poor and destitute of Montreal.
Dinner at Old Brewery Mission, May 24, 2017.
Mike Nelson, IPBS President; Jean, Manager of OBM; David Clendenning, IPBS Secretary; Robert Quelette, IPBS Vice President.
ANNUAL WALK TO THE STONE - SUNDAY, MAY 28, 2017
START
10:30 AM - Memorial Mass at St. Gabriel's Church, 2157 Centre Street, Montreal
12:00 Noon - Walk begins at Noon outside St. Gabriel's Church
Contact: Victor Boyle, 514-928-7196, www.aoh-montreal.com
START
10:30 AM - Memorial Mass at St. Gabriel's Church, 2157 Centre Street, Montreal
12:00 Noon - Walk begins at Noon outside St. Gabriel's Church
Contact: Victor Boyle, 514-928-7196, www.aoh-montreal.com
Visit of the Irish Taoiseach Enda Kenny to Montreal, Thursday, May 4, 2017
Irish Studies at Concordia
Special Announcement
April 28, 2017
Consul général honoraire d’irlande
Honorary Consul General of Ireland
To All Members of the Montreal Irish Community
Following on my recent announcement, I am pleased to confirm a joint lunch with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Irish Taoiseach Enda Kenny on Thursday, May 4. The Montreal Chamber of Commerce through their Bell International Leaders series is hosting the lunch. Further information on individual tickets and tables is available on the link below.
This once-in-a-lifetime event is a great honour for the Montreal Irish community and, since Taoiseach Enda Kenny will be attending a similar event in Toronto, it is important that we support this visit in large numbers.
Given the unique historical nature of this visit, as well as the short time available to us, I am urging individuals to consider attending this event.
I hope to see a large attendance at this historic moment for Montreal’s Irish Community.
Sincerely,
Michael Kenneally
When: May 4, 2017
Time: 12pm - 2 pm
Location: Plaza Centre-Ville. 777 Robert Bourassa, Montreal
Cost: $125 - $155 for individual tickets and $1125 - $1555 for tables
http://www.ccmm.ca/en/r_il_jtrudeau_0517/
Individuals can attend at the ‘membership price’ of $125 but I stress that people need to act right away so that numbers can be finalized. If you would like several tickets at this lower price, please contact Marion Mulvenna at Irish Studies (marion.mulvenna@concordia.ca). But you will need to do so as soon as possible.
School of Irish Studies
Concordia University
1455 de Maisonneuve Ouest
H 1001
Montréal (Québec) Canada H3G 1M8
Tel: (514) 848-2424 ext. 8711
Fax: (+1) 514-848-2866
Website: cdnirish.concordia.ca
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Special Announcement
April 28, 2017
Consul général honoraire d’irlande
Honorary Consul General of Ireland
To All Members of the Montreal Irish Community
Following on my recent announcement, I am pleased to confirm a joint lunch with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Irish Taoiseach Enda Kenny on Thursday, May 4. The Montreal Chamber of Commerce through their Bell International Leaders series is hosting the lunch. Further information on individual tickets and tables is available on the link below.
This once-in-a-lifetime event is a great honour for the Montreal Irish community and, since Taoiseach Enda Kenny will be attending a similar event in Toronto, it is important that we support this visit in large numbers.
Given the unique historical nature of this visit, as well as the short time available to us, I am urging individuals to consider attending this event.
I hope to see a large attendance at this historic moment for Montreal’s Irish Community.
Sincerely,
Michael Kenneally
When: May 4, 2017
Time: 12pm - 2 pm
Location: Plaza Centre-Ville. 777 Robert Bourassa, Montreal
Cost: $125 - $155 for individual tickets and $1125 - $1555 for tables
http://www.ccmm.ca/en/r_il_jtrudeau_0517/
Individuals can attend at the ‘membership price’ of $125 but I stress that people need to act right away so that numbers can be finalized. If you would like several tickets at this lower price, please contact Marion Mulvenna at Irish Studies (marion.mulvenna@concordia.ca). But you will need to do so as soon as possible.
School of Irish Studies
Concordia University
1455 de Maisonneuve Ouest
H 1001
Montréal (Québec) Canada H3G 1M8
Tel: (514) 848-2424 ext. 8711
Fax: (+1) 514-848-2866
Website: cdnirish.concordia.ca
Follow us:
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/canadian_irish
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2017 EUROPE DAY - INVITATION Montreal, Tuesday, May 16, 2017, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM, BLG Offices, 1000 De La Gauchetiere Street West, Montreal. Registration by May 10, 2007.
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Annual Walk to the Stone, Sunday, May 28, 2017. Start at 10:30 am; St. Gabriel's Church, 2157 Centre Street, Montreal.
Organized by The Federation of Irish Societies (FIS), Montreal
Organized by The Federation of Irish Societies (FIS), Montreal
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Thomas D'Arcy McGee Summer School, Carlingford, Co. Louth, Ireland. August 21-23, 2017
Online Booking at: www.carlingfordheritagecentre.com/events/thomas-darcy-mcgee-summer-school-2017/
Thomas A'Darcy MacGee Foundation, Carlingford
Go to: thomasdarcymcgee.com
Online Booking at: www.carlingfordheritagecentre.com/events/thomas-darcy-mcgee-summer-school-2017/
Thomas A'Darcy MacGee Foundation, Carlingford
Go to: thomasdarcymcgee.com
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Message from Cine Gael 2017
We return on the 31st of March with our always popular Evening of Irish Short Films, programmed by Heather Macdougall and Kester Dyer – and we’re be back to our regular Friday slot with nine short films, lovingly selected by our two Short Film programmers.
Heather and Kester have worked long and hard on this program and there’s lots to read – and see – at the www.cinegaelmontreal.com website, with descriptions, stills, and trailers to watch. So, visit and start to prepare yourself for the voting for Audience Favourite on Friday evening.
We have a variety of other news forthcoming, ranging from new Irish Passport renewal processes, to a reception this coming Tuesday evening, to the line-up of films for our April 21st Weekend focusing on Women and Film in Ireland. So look for several follow-up emails in the coming days
See you at the movies.
Our Sponsors in our 2017 Season:
The Saint Patrick’s Society of Montreal :: The Embassy of Ireland in Ottawa ::
BGL Brokerage Ltd :: Concordia University School of Irish Studies ::
Ireland Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism ::
Hurley's Irish Pub :: McKibbin's Irish Pub ::
and Clontarf 1014 and Knappogue Castle Irish Whiskeys
Heather and Kester have worked long and hard on this program and there’s lots to read – and see – at the www.cinegaelmontreal.com website, with descriptions, stills, and trailers to watch. So, visit and start to prepare yourself for the voting for Audience Favourite on Friday evening.
We have a variety of other news forthcoming, ranging from new Irish Passport renewal processes, to a reception this coming Tuesday evening, to the line-up of films for our April 21st Weekend focusing on Women and Film in Ireland. So look for several follow-up emails in the coming days
See you at the movies.
Our Sponsors in our 2017 Season:
The Saint Patrick’s Society of Montreal :: The Embassy of Ireland in Ottawa ::
BGL Brokerage Ltd :: Concordia University School of Irish Studies ::
Ireland Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism ::
Hurley's Irish Pub :: McKibbin's Irish Pub ::
and Clontarf 1014 and Knappogue Castle Irish Whiskeys
Cross Community Get Together - To Honour the Visit to Montreal of Minister Pat Green, Irish Minister for Employment and Small Business, Government of Ireland and Kevin Vickers, Canadian Ambassador of Ireland, Irish Embassy Pub, 1234 Bishop Street, Montreal, Tuesday, April 4, 2017, 5:30 p.m.
INTRODUCTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND'S NEW ONLINE PASSPORT RENEWAL SERVICE FOR ADULT APPLICANTS
The Irish Embassy in Ottawa advises that the new online passport renewal service for adult applicants, to be launched tomorrow Thursday 30 March, 2017.
Irish Citizens who are over 18, have held an Irish Passport and have not changed their name from their previous passport can now apply to renew their Passport online via the website of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
This new service will be convenient, secure, and will offer faster and more predictable turnaround times. The initiative is part of the passport reform programme which is modernising passport systems and controls and will bring further benefits to Irish citizens at home and abroad in the years ahead.What you need to know to apply online:
· You must be aged 18 or over
· Your name must be the same as your previous passport
· You must have previously held an Irish Passport which has expired less than 5 years ago
· Your Passport Book must have less than 12 month’s validity remaining on it. This does not apply for applications due to lost, stolen or damaged passports books.
· Your Passport Book number must begin with either the letter ‘P’ or ‘L’
You will be asked to input your home address and your postal address, if different, on the online application form. Please bear in mind when inputting your postal address that your Passport Book must be signed for on delivery.
Please see the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade website for full information, terms and conditions and the online application form: https://www.dfa.ie/passportonline/
Any queries regarding the new service can be emailed via this link or by calling Tel: (+353) 1 6711633.
Irish Citizens who are over 18, have held an Irish Passport and have not changed their name from their previous passport can now apply to renew their Passport online via the website of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
This new service will be convenient, secure, and will offer faster and more predictable turnaround times. The initiative is part of the passport reform programme which is modernising passport systems and controls and will bring further benefits to Irish citizens at home and abroad in the years ahead.What you need to know to apply online:
· You must be aged 18 or over
· Your name must be the same as your previous passport
· You must have previously held an Irish Passport which has expired less than 5 years ago
· Your Passport Book must have less than 12 month’s validity remaining on it. This does not apply for applications due to lost, stolen or damaged passports books.
· Your Passport Book number must begin with either the letter ‘P’ or ‘L’
You will be asked to input your home address and your postal address, if different, on the online application form. Please bear in mind when inputting your postal address that your Passport Book must be signed for on delivery.
Please see the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade website for full information, terms and conditions and the online application form: https://www.dfa.ie/passportonline/
Any queries regarding the new service can be emailed via this link or by calling Tel: (+353) 1 6711633.
100th Anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge
Prime Minister to travel to France for the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge
March 24, 2017
Ottawa, Ontario
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, announced today that he will travel to France from April 8 to 10, 2017, to attend commemorations for the 100thanniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. He will join His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales, the Duke of Cambridge, and Prince Harry, as well as Kent Hehr, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, Harjit Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, and General Jonathan Vance, Chief of Defence Staff for the Canadian Armed Forces.
Quotes
“The Battle of Vimy Ridge was a turning point in the First World War and for Canada, when Canadians acted – and fought – as one. At Vimy Ridge, we will mark this great victory, and pay tribute to every Canadian who answered the call to serve. Canada enjoys peace and freedom today because of their sacrifices, for which we are forever grateful.”
— Rt. Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada
“The victory at Vimy Ridge was made possible through the combined efforts of Canada and its allies. It is fitting 100 years later to walk side-by-side with our allies to reflect on our victory, commemorate this milestone, and renew friendships as we continue to work together to defend freedom and democracy around the world.”
— Rt. Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada
Quick Facts
March 24, 2017
Ottawa, Ontario
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, announced today that he will travel to France from April 8 to 10, 2017, to attend commemorations for the 100thanniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. He will join His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales, the Duke of Cambridge, and Prince Harry, as well as Kent Hehr, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, Harjit Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, and General Jonathan Vance, Chief of Defence Staff for the Canadian Armed Forces.
Quotes
“The Battle of Vimy Ridge was a turning point in the First World War and for Canada, when Canadians acted – and fought – as one. At Vimy Ridge, we will mark this great victory, and pay tribute to every Canadian who answered the call to serve. Canada enjoys peace and freedom today because of their sacrifices, for which we are forever grateful.”
— Rt. Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada
“The victory at Vimy Ridge was made possible through the combined efforts of Canada and its allies. It is fitting 100 years later to walk side-by-side with our allies to reflect on our victory, commemorate this milestone, and renew friendships as we continue to work together to defend freedom and democracy around the world.”
— Rt. Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada
Quick Facts
- More than 650,000 Canadians served in the First World War, which lasted from 1914 to 1918.
- The Canadian assault on the German positions at Vimy Ridge began on Easter Monday, April 9, 1917.
- The Battle of Vimy Ridge lasted four days, ending with an impressive Canadian victory. This was the first action in which all four divisions of the Canadian Corps – representing every region of our country – fought together side-by-side on the same battlefield.
- Of the more than 10,600 Canadian casualties at Vimy Ridge, some 3,600 soldiers lost their lives.
- Four Victoria Crosses were awarded to Canadian soldiers for their bravery at Vimy Ridge.
- The Canadian National Vimy Memorial was designed by Canadian sculptor and architect Walter Seymour Allward. It was unveiled on July 26, 1936, by King Edward VIII. Inscribed on the base of the memorial are the names of 11,285 Canadians who lost their lives in France during the First World War and then had no known graves.
- Canadians are encouraged to follow the commemorations via social media by using #Vimy100.
United Irish Societies of Montreal - Parade Awards Banquet & Dinner Dance, Saturday, April 1, 2017, Montreal
The 194th St. Patrick's Day Parade, Montreal, Sunday, March 19, 2017
Under the direction of The United Irish Societies of Montreal, Inc.
Montréal’s St Patrick’s Parade is famous the world over and widely considered one of the best. It is the highlight of the Irish Festival with all of Montréal’s Irish organizations taking part.
The first parade was held in 1824 and has transformed into an event that all Montréaler’s look forward to regardless of their background. It uniquely celebrates not only all things Irish but all the communities that make up Montréal. After a sometimes very long winter it signals to all that spring has finally come.
Each year over 100 hundred different groups composing of thousands of people take part in the parade that up to 750,000 people gather to watch. This year to mark Montréal’s 375th anniversary the organizing committee has planned some fun new items to highlight the people and history of the city.
Have you ever heard of an Irish hockey player? Well, there aren’t too many of them but a special group kids that make up Flying Ducks Irish hockey club will be joining in the parade. The Flying Ducks will be coming to town to help raise awareness of Irish hockey and the lack of training facilities available in the Republic of Ireland. They will be honing their skills playing games against and with Canadian players throughout the week of St Patrick’s. Stay tuned for more details.
The Parade is being held on March 19th starting at 12pm on Ste Catherine’s Street from Fort to Phillips Square. We invite everyone to come out and enjoy this great event regardless of the weather.
Go to: montrealirishparade.com/parade
More info: www.quebecoriginal.com/en-ca/listing/events/festivals-and-special-events/montreals-st-patricks-parade-6786060
Yet More info: st-patricks-day.com/st_patricks_day_parades_canada_montreal/
Under the direction of The United Irish Societies of Montreal, Inc.
Montréal’s St Patrick’s Parade is famous the world over and widely considered one of the best. It is the highlight of the Irish Festival with all of Montréal’s Irish organizations taking part.
The first parade was held in 1824 and has transformed into an event that all Montréaler’s look forward to regardless of their background. It uniquely celebrates not only all things Irish but all the communities that make up Montréal. After a sometimes very long winter it signals to all that spring has finally come.
Each year over 100 hundred different groups composing of thousands of people take part in the parade that up to 750,000 people gather to watch. This year to mark Montréal’s 375th anniversary the organizing committee has planned some fun new items to highlight the people and history of the city.
Have you ever heard of an Irish hockey player? Well, there aren’t too many of them but a special group kids that make up Flying Ducks Irish hockey club will be joining in the parade. The Flying Ducks will be coming to town to help raise awareness of Irish hockey and the lack of training facilities available in the Republic of Ireland. They will be honing their skills playing games against and with Canadian players throughout the week of St Patrick’s. Stay tuned for more details.
The Parade is being held on March 19th starting at 12pm on Ste Catherine’s Street from Fort to Phillips Square. We invite everyone to come out and enjoy this great event regardless of the weather.
Go to: montrealirishparade.com/parade
More info: www.quebecoriginal.com/en-ca/listing/events/festivals-and-special-events/montreals-st-patricks-parade-6786060
Yet More info: st-patricks-day.com/st_patricks_day_parades_canada_montreal/
St Patrick's Day Annual Luncheon, Friday, March 17, 2017, 12:00 noon, Plaza Centre Ville-EVO 777 Robert Bourassa (University), Montreal.
See attachment for details to join the Ireland-Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) Table.
Purchase tickets online:
http://www.spsmtl.com/purchase_tickets
Request seating with ICCC:
office@icccmtl.com
See attachment for details to join the Ireland-Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) Table.
Purchase tickets online:
http://www.spsmtl.com/purchase_tickets
Request seating with ICCC:
office@icccmtl.com
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The Annual Mass of Anticipation will be celebrated at St. Gabriel’s Parish, 2157 Centre Street Montreal, on Sunday, March 12, 2017 at 11:30 A.M.
St. Patrick’s Day Annual Luncheon
Organized by
St. Patrick’s Society of Montreal
Friday, March 17, 2017, 12:00 noon
(Cash bar: 11:00 a.m.)
Plaza Centre Ville-EVO
777 Robert Bourassa (University)
Cost: $95.00
Organized by
St. Patrick’s Society of Montreal
Friday, March 17, 2017, 12:00 noon
(Cash bar: 11:00 a.m.)
Plaza Centre Ville-EVO
777 Robert Bourassa (University)
Cost: $95.00
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The Irishman of the Year Breakfast
Organized by
The Erin Sports Association
Saturday, March 11, 2017, 9:00 a.m.
Plaza Centre Ville (formerly The Delta Hotel)
777 Robert Bourassa (formerly University) Blvd.
Cost: $65.00
(Includes full buffet breakfast and two beverages)
Entertainment: Music by The Melotonz
Two of Montreal’s Top Comedians will be featured
Join Our FIS Table
For tickets contact: Paul Loftus (ploftus@colba.net)
(514) 282-9111
ALL PROCEEDS GO TO CHARITY
Organized by
The Erin Sports Association
Saturday, March 11, 2017, 9:00 a.m.
Plaza Centre Ville (formerly The Delta Hotel)
777 Robert Bourassa (formerly University) Blvd.
Cost: $65.00
(Includes full buffet breakfast and two beverages)
Entertainment: Music by The Melotonz
Two of Montreal’s Top Comedians will be featured
Join Our FIS Table
For tickets contact: Paul Loftus (ploftus@colba.net)
(514) 282-9111
ALL PROCEEDS GO TO CHARITY
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School of Canadian Irish Studies
HIGHLANDERS, SHINERS, AND ORANGEMEN: LOYALIST MASCULINITIES ON THE EDGE OF EMPIRE - LECTURE BY DR JANE McGAUGHEY
What: Public lecture by our own Dr Jane McGaughey for the Montreal British History Seminar
When: Thursday, February 23 at 4:00 pm
Where: Thomson House, Room 404 – McGill University, 3650 McTavish, H3A 1Y2
Info: This paper explores gendered experiences of Irish and Scottish male settlers in Upper Canada during the first half of the nineteenth century. The image of aggressive and wild Celtic races settling in the British colony applied at times to both Protestants and Catholics during the period before 1850, making each denomination and ethnicity an object for possible scorn and rejection by the colonial establishment unless they could prove their loyalty to the imperial framework. This paper will examine three men -- Ogle R. Gowan, founder of the Orange Order in British America, Alexander Macdonell, the Bishop of Kingston and defender of Scottish Catholics and Highlanders in Upper Canada, and Peter Aylen, the nefarious leader of the Irish Catholic Shiner gang on the Ottawa River -- in order to explore the various negotiations Irish and Scottish men in Upper Canada had to make time and again with notions of manliness, loyalty, kinship, ethnic and religious discrimination, and the constant pressure from the establishment to be more 'British'.
What: Public lecture by our own Dr Jane McGaughey for the Montreal British History Seminar
When: Thursday, February 23 at 4:00 pm
Where: Thomson House, Room 404 – McGill University, 3650 McTavish, H3A 1Y2
Info: This paper explores gendered experiences of Irish and Scottish male settlers in Upper Canada during the first half of the nineteenth century. The image of aggressive and wild Celtic races settling in the British colony applied at times to both Protestants and Catholics during the period before 1850, making each denomination and ethnicity an object for possible scorn and rejection by the colonial establishment unless they could prove their loyalty to the imperial framework. This paper will examine three men -- Ogle R. Gowan, founder of the Orange Order in British America, Alexander Macdonell, the Bishop of Kingston and defender of Scottish Catholics and Highlanders in Upper Canada, and Peter Aylen, the nefarious leader of the Irish Catholic Shiner gang on the Ottawa River -- in order to explore the various negotiations Irish and Scottish men in Upper Canada had to make time and again with notions of manliness, loyalty, kinship, ethnic and religious discrimination, and the constant pressure from the establishment to be more 'British'.
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Obituary of Robert Faith, a long time member of the IPBS, Council member and President (1993-5).
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School of Canadian Irish Studies
Irish Studies at Concordia
Weekly Newsletter
January 20, 2017
SENSATIONAL IRISH BAND LÚNASA TO PERFORM AT BOURGIE HALL – FUNDRAISING CONCERT FOR THE CANADIAN IRISH STUDIES FOUNDATION
Dubbed as the hottest Irish acoustic group on the planet, Lúnasa will be in town to delight audiences as part of a concert fundraiser for the Canadian Irish Studies Foundation. Raising funds for Irish Studies at Concordia University is crucial to support students through tuition remission and scholarships.
The Lúnasa concert will take place on March 30th at 7:30 pm in the glorious and acoustically perfect Bourgie Hall of the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, 1339 Sherbrooke St. W. Ticket price is $75. You will be issued with a 2017 tax receipt for a portion of the cost.
For more information on purchasing tickets; visit http://concordia.ca/cisf; call 514-848-2424 Ext. 8711 or email cdnirish.fas@concordia.ca.
REMINDER – TONIGHT: CINE GAEL MONTREAL FILM SERIES 2017
What: Cine Gael Film Series Opening Film & Reception. Celebrating its 25th Season! Opening with the film Young Offenders (2016). View trailer here: https://youtu.be/qK-JHjKJRmw
When: TONIGHT: Friday, January 20, 7:15 pm
Where: J. A. DeSeve Cinema (1400 de Maisonneuve West, Ground Floor, Room 125)
Info: www.cinegaelmontreal.com
CONCORDIA IRISH STUDIES INAUGURAL GRADUATE CONFERENCE
Theme: Transcending Disciplinary Frames
March 24 and 25, 2017, School of Irish Studies, McEntee Reading Room (1455 de Maisonneuve West, Room H 1001.01 – 10th floor)
How do disciplinary ‘frames’ shape the way we see, engage with, and contest subjects within Irish Studies? What is to be gained when we transcend the perspectives of our field(s)?
‘Frames’ are often used as a means to define how we are provided with a certain reading or depiction of reality, which is often a hindrance to seeing fully or clearly.
And yet, frames can be broken, stretched, and otherwise transcended, often dynamically.
The struggle of Irish Studies to reach beyond its perimeters in pursuit of innovation through inter- and multi-disciplinarity and in single fields, is the focus of this conference. We seek to highlight the ways in which a new generation of scholars is using their research to negotiate, contest, and create new potential.
Enquiries please email: irishstudiesgraduateconference@gmail.com
Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1901651256725194/
CANADIAN ASSOCIATION FOR IRISH STUDIES (CAIS) ANNUAL CONFERENCE – DERRY
CALL FOR PAPERS DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JANUARY 20, 2017
Theme: Connections and Reconnections in Irish Studies
Annual Conference, 27-30 June 2017
Ulster University, Magee Campus, Derry
CAIS conferences are wide-ranging interdisciplinary events which provide an exciting meeting place for scholars, artists, writers, and performers. In 2017 the conference is coming to the historic plantation city of Derry in Northern Ireland. A major Atlantic Port, Derry was the point of embarkation for many thousands of Irish emigrants heading to colonial North America before the 19th century. Yet it retained strong Canadian connections after that.
The organizers are seeking papers covering from any aspect of any discipline within Irish Studies are sought. They also hope to have a strand which expressly addresses the interconnections between Canada and Ulster, whether historical, literary, artistic or performative.
The conference will feature a walking tour of the city walls, music, drama, and recitals. We will complete the events with a gala dinner in the heart of the historical walled city of Derry.
The organizers encourage papers in English, French and Irish, supported by a booklet of abstracts that will be in English.
Confirmed Keynote Speakers:
Please send, by 20 January 2017, proposals for individual papers or panels (three papers plus chair) to CAISDerry2017@gmail.com. Proposals should include: title, 250-word abstract for each paper submitted, and correspondence details, including an email address.
More info: http://arts.ulster.ca/uk/CAIS/
MONTREAL IRISH NEWS (Click here for more details)
Weekly Newsletter
January 20, 2017
SENSATIONAL IRISH BAND LÚNASA TO PERFORM AT BOURGIE HALL – FUNDRAISING CONCERT FOR THE CANADIAN IRISH STUDIES FOUNDATION
Dubbed as the hottest Irish acoustic group on the planet, Lúnasa will be in town to delight audiences as part of a concert fundraiser for the Canadian Irish Studies Foundation. Raising funds for Irish Studies at Concordia University is crucial to support students through tuition remission and scholarships.
The Lúnasa concert will take place on March 30th at 7:30 pm in the glorious and acoustically perfect Bourgie Hall of the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, 1339 Sherbrooke St. W. Ticket price is $75. You will be issued with a 2017 tax receipt for a portion of the cost.
For more information on purchasing tickets; visit http://concordia.ca/cisf; call 514-848-2424 Ext. 8711 or email cdnirish.fas@concordia.ca.
REMINDER – TONIGHT: CINE GAEL MONTREAL FILM SERIES 2017
What: Cine Gael Film Series Opening Film & Reception. Celebrating its 25th Season! Opening with the film Young Offenders (2016). View trailer here: https://youtu.be/qK-JHjKJRmw
When: TONIGHT: Friday, January 20, 7:15 pm
Where: J. A. DeSeve Cinema (1400 de Maisonneuve West, Ground Floor, Room 125)
Info: www.cinegaelmontreal.com
CONCORDIA IRISH STUDIES INAUGURAL GRADUATE CONFERENCE
Theme: Transcending Disciplinary Frames
March 24 and 25, 2017, School of Irish Studies, McEntee Reading Room (1455 de Maisonneuve West, Room H 1001.01 – 10th floor)
How do disciplinary ‘frames’ shape the way we see, engage with, and contest subjects within Irish Studies? What is to be gained when we transcend the perspectives of our field(s)?
‘Frames’ are often used as a means to define how we are provided with a certain reading or depiction of reality, which is often a hindrance to seeing fully or clearly.
And yet, frames can be broken, stretched, and otherwise transcended, often dynamically.
The struggle of Irish Studies to reach beyond its perimeters in pursuit of innovation through inter- and multi-disciplinarity and in single fields, is the focus of this conference. We seek to highlight the ways in which a new generation of scholars is using their research to negotiate, contest, and create new potential.
Enquiries please email: irishstudiesgraduateconference@gmail.com
Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1901651256725194/
CANADIAN ASSOCIATION FOR IRISH STUDIES (CAIS) ANNUAL CONFERENCE – DERRY
CALL FOR PAPERS DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JANUARY 20, 2017
Theme: Connections and Reconnections in Irish Studies
Annual Conference, 27-30 June 2017
Ulster University, Magee Campus, Derry
CAIS conferences are wide-ranging interdisciplinary events which provide an exciting meeting place for scholars, artists, writers, and performers. In 2017 the conference is coming to the historic plantation city of Derry in Northern Ireland. A major Atlantic Port, Derry was the point of embarkation for many thousands of Irish emigrants heading to colonial North America before the 19th century. Yet it retained strong Canadian connections after that.
The organizers are seeking papers covering from any aspect of any discipline within Irish Studies are sought. They also hope to have a strand which expressly addresses the interconnections between Canada and Ulster, whether historical, literary, artistic or performative.
The conference will feature a walking tour of the city walls, music, drama, and recitals. We will complete the events with a gala dinner in the heart of the historical walled city of Derry.
The organizers encourage papers in English, French and Irish, supported by a booklet of abstracts that will be in English.
Confirmed Keynote Speakers:
Please send, by 20 January 2017, proposals for individual papers or panels (three papers plus chair) to CAISDerry2017@gmail.com. Proposals should include: title, 250-word abstract for each paper submitted, and correspondence details, including an email address.
More info: http://arts.ulster.ca/uk/CAIS/
MONTREAL IRISH NEWS (Click here for more details)
- Professor Donald Harman Akenson, Queen’s University, Canada.
- Professor Danine Farquarson, Memorial University, Canada.
- Professor Margaret Kelleher, University College Dublin.
- Professor Máirín Nic Eoin, Dublin City University.
IRISH DIASPORA NEWS (Click here for more details)- Cine Gael Film Series 2017 (25th Season)
- Concordia Irish Studies Inaugural Graduate Conference
- Selection Evening – Queen of the Montreal’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade
- Celtic Song Workshops with Linda Morrison
- Chateauguay & Valley Irish Heritage Association – Green Season Events
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Federation of Irish Societies, Montreal
The "Irish Season" is already here. Please join the Irish Community at the event below. The details are on the flyer. It is always an enjoyable evening. If the IPBS does not have its own table please joino the FIS Table. Please confim your attendence as soon as possible and make your cheque payable to The United Irish Societis, Montrel. Please mail to: Paul Loftus, Chairman, The Federation of Irish Societies, 350 Prince Arthur Street, West, Suite 1811, Montreal H2X 3R4.
IPBS Christmas Lunch, Friday, December 16, 2016
The IPBS Christmas Luncheon was held in Montreal, on Friday, December 16, 2016, at the 3 Brasseurs Crescent Restaurant and was well attended and enjoyed by all.
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L. to R.: Amy Loftus, David Clendenning, Chad Spannaus, Robert Quelette and Mike Nelson.
Canadian Irish Studies Foundation March 30, 2017 Fundraising Concert
ICCC CHRISTMAS RECEPTION
What: To celebrate its quarter-century, Ireland-Canada Chamber of Commerce invites members and friends to join them for a night of Christmas cheer, drinks and Irish culture.
When: December 1, 2016, 6 pm - 10 pm
Where: Hotel Omni Mont-Royal, 1050 rue Sherbrooke West, Montreal
Tickets: Visit the ICCC website for more details
This year’s reception marries novelties such as a Québec-Irish food station with ICCC traditions such as complimentary drinks, live music, and great door prizes, with an opportunity to mingle with friends, new associates and a distinguished array of Irish-Canadian guests.
New Book on The English diaspora in North America
Donald MacRaild, Professor of British and Irish History at Ulster University is the co-author of a new book on "The English diaspora in North America, Migration, ethnicity and association, 1730s-1950s", published by Manchester University Press. 2016. The IPBS highly recommends this publication to its members and others interested in the history of immigrations flows to North America. See: www.manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526103710/
Book Launch & Music Reception
November 17, 2006 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm.
CLASS, ETHNICITY AND FINANCIAL CONFRATERNITY IN THE BRITISH AND IRISH WORLDS BEFORE 1914 – IPBS LECTURE BY DONALD MacRAILD
What: 9th Annual Irish Protestant Benevolent Society Lecture by Donald McRaild.
When: Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at 7:00 pm
Where: McEntee Reading Room, School of Canadian Irish Studies, 1455 de Maisonneuve West, Room 1001 (10th floor)
Info: Prior to the emergence of modern social welfare provision, a variety of institutions, approaches and strategies were available to support the poor, hard-pressed, or unfortunate. In settler societies such as the US and the British colonies, huge waves of emigration, the limited means of many arrivals, and the rapid preponderance of urban growth and settlement, made the creation of support structures vital. Charitable provision by the churches, associations, clubs, and other organizations provided vital safety nets for the poorest members of society. Doctors, nurses, hospitals, burial plots, warm food and shelter, and Christmas cheer, all were sought after and appreciated. However, hand-outs from elites did not sit well with all members of society. Many independently-minded folk fought hard to erect structures of mutual support: systems of benevolence based on regular payments into shared funds. Trades’ unions, friendly societies, and a panoply of ethnic societies provided this type of support—a type that marked a very deliberate desire to avoid charity and the stigma and moralizing that went with it.
This lecture provides a wide-ranging overview of the ethnic dimension of benevolent mutualism, exploring in particularly how ethnically Irish and British organizations were developed to provide their own safety net for when the fit and healthy sought felt their luck turned, or as time passed. Drawing upon evidence from the English-speaking world more widely, argues that, even in the sphere of mutualism and collective self-help, sectarian filters were applied to the idea of confraternal togetherness, so that Irishmen looked after Irishmen, Britons looked after their own, and the tenets of class often were stifled by the imperatives of nation or church.
Donald MacRaild is Professor of British and Irish History at Ulster University having previously held chairs of History at the Northumbria University and Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand. Prior to that, he held lectureships at the universities of Northumbria and Sunderland. He is a leading authority on the Irish Diaspora and has produced ten books or pamphlets and over forty articles and chapters. Professor MacRaild is member of the Arts and Humanities Research Council Peer Review College, a member of the Inner Panel of the Irish Research Council and an assessor for the Australian Research Council. He has held major funding from Leverhulme, the ESRC and the AHRC, and has had smaller awards from the Scouloudi Foundation, the Marc Fitch Fund, and others.
FLOWING TIDES – HISTORY AND MEMORY IN AN IRISH SOUNDSCAPE – BOOK LAUNCH & MUSIC RECEPTION
What: The School of Irish Studies is proud to launch the publication of Flowing Tides – History and Memory in an Irish Soundscape by Professor Gearóid Ó hAllmhuráin, Johnson Chair in Québec and Canadian Irish Studies.
When: Thursday, November 17, 2016 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm
Where: McEntee Reading Room, School of Canadian Irish Studies, 1455 de Maisonneuve West, Room 1001 (10th floor)
Info: Light refreshments will be served. Books will be available for purchase. Music by Montreal’s Birds on a Wire String Quartet RSVP cdnirish.fas@concordia.ca or 514 848 2424 x 8711.
November 17, 2006 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm.
CLASS, ETHNICITY AND FINANCIAL CONFRATERNITY IN THE BRITISH AND IRISH WORLDS BEFORE 1914 – IPBS LECTURE BY DONALD MacRAILD
What: 9th Annual Irish Protestant Benevolent Society Lecture by Donald McRaild.
When: Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at 7:00 pm
Where: McEntee Reading Room, School of Canadian Irish Studies, 1455 de Maisonneuve West, Room 1001 (10th floor)
Info: Prior to the emergence of modern social welfare provision, a variety of institutions, approaches and strategies were available to support the poor, hard-pressed, or unfortunate. In settler societies such as the US and the British colonies, huge waves of emigration, the limited means of many arrivals, and the rapid preponderance of urban growth and settlement, made the creation of support structures vital. Charitable provision by the churches, associations, clubs, and other organizations provided vital safety nets for the poorest members of society. Doctors, nurses, hospitals, burial plots, warm food and shelter, and Christmas cheer, all were sought after and appreciated. However, hand-outs from elites did not sit well with all members of society. Many independently-minded folk fought hard to erect structures of mutual support: systems of benevolence based on regular payments into shared funds. Trades’ unions, friendly societies, and a panoply of ethnic societies provided this type of support—a type that marked a very deliberate desire to avoid charity and the stigma and moralizing that went with it.
This lecture provides a wide-ranging overview of the ethnic dimension of benevolent mutualism, exploring in particularly how ethnically Irish and British organizations were developed to provide their own safety net for when the fit and healthy sought felt their luck turned, or as time passed. Drawing upon evidence from the English-speaking world more widely, argues that, even in the sphere of mutualism and collective self-help, sectarian filters were applied to the idea of confraternal togetherness, so that Irishmen looked after Irishmen, Britons looked after their own, and the tenets of class often were stifled by the imperatives of nation or church.
Donald MacRaild is Professor of British and Irish History at Ulster University having previously held chairs of History at the Northumbria University and Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand. Prior to that, he held lectureships at the universities of Northumbria and Sunderland. He is a leading authority on the Irish Diaspora and has produced ten books or pamphlets and over forty articles and chapters. Professor MacRaild is member of the Arts and Humanities Research Council Peer Review College, a member of the Inner Panel of the Irish Research Council and an assessor for the Australian Research Council. He has held major funding from Leverhulme, the ESRC and the AHRC, and has had smaller awards from the Scouloudi Foundation, the Marc Fitch Fund, and others.
FLOWING TIDES – HISTORY AND MEMORY IN AN IRISH SOUNDSCAPE – BOOK LAUNCH & MUSIC RECEPTION
What: The School of Irish Studies is proud to launch the publication of Flowing Tides – History and Memory in an Irish Soundscape by Professor Gearóid Ó hAllmhuráin, Johnson Chair in Québec and Canadian Irish Studies.
When: Thursday, November 17, 2016 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm
Where: McEntee Reading Room, School of Canadian Irish Studies, 1455 de Maisonneuve West, Room 1001 (10th floor)
Info: Light refreshments will be served. Books will be available for purchase. Music by Montreal’s Birds on a Wire String Quartet RSVP cdnirish.fas@concordia.ca or 514 848 2424 x 8711.
2016 Pilgrimage to Grosse Ile, August 20
For latest information on the Annual Pilgrimage to Grosse-Ile and the Irish Memorial - August 20th - go to: www.aoh-montreal.com/node/13
TO: FIS Presidents
Hi all,
I received this from Victor Boyle, National President, Ancient Order of
Hibernians. Victor is responsible for organizing the Annual Pilgrimage to
Grosse Ile from Montreal.
Paul Loftus, Chairman
The Federation of Irish Societies, Montreal
"When Coffin ships filled with sick and dying Irish were charged a fee for
disembarking along the Eastern Seaboard the ships continued to Canada
where no ships and no passengers were refused.
Passengers who were believed to be symptom free were allowed to continue
the journey to Montreal where thousands died and were buried around the
Black Rock on Bridge Street.
In 1909, funded with grass roots donations of as little 10 cents, the
Ancient Order of Hibernians unveiled the 46 foot Celtic Cross.
Please join us on this special pilgrimage, hear the story of the 3
inscriptions and help support the Montreal Irish Monument Park Foundation
to create a lasting memorial at the site of the Black Rock.
Grosse Île and the Irish MemorialLeaving: Saturday, August 20, 2016 at
9:00 A.M.
From: Loblaws, 6600 rue Saint-Jacques (near Cavendish)
Return: Saturday, August 20, 2016 at 9:00 P.M.
Price: $125.00 includes:
Luxury Coach to Berthier sur MerLeisurely Boat passage along the St.
Lawrence and admission to Grosse Île.Light lunchSnack on the return trip
To book, or for more information, contact Victor Boyle, National President
Ancient Order of Hibernians Canada (514) 928-7196
Grosse Île, Quebec was used as a quarantine station in Canada for more
than a century. The tragedy that took place there in 1847 stemmed from the
Great Hunger in Ireland, one of the pivotal events in the history of
Ireland. Over 5,000 people died at sea, and 5,424 people were buried at
Grosse Île.
On August 15, 1909, the Ancient Order of Hibernians erected a 46 foot tall
Celtic cross on Telegraph Hill, the highest point on the island, to
commemorate the unlamented loss of life. The cross stands today, the
eternal guardian over the hopes and dreams of those that came but did not
leave.
Each year we make our pilgrimage to Grosse Île, saying mass at the Irish
Cemetery to remember those lost.
Please – join us on August 20, 2016. All are welcome.
Room is available. Bring your heart and your imagination".
NEW ISSUE OF THE CANADIAN IRISH STUDIES FOUNDATIONS NEWSLETTER IS NOW ONLINE
To download a copy of the Spring 2016 edition of the Canadian Irish Studies Foundation Newsletter
Go to: http://www.concordia.ca/content/dam/artsci/canadian-irish-studies/docs/cisf_newsletter%20Spring%202016.pdf
To receive a copy by mail, please contact Matina at cdnirish.fas@concordia.ca or 514 848 2424 c8711.
Go to: http://www.concordia.ca/content/dam/artsci/canadian-irish-studies/docs/cisf_newsletter%20Spring%202016.pdf
To receive a copy by mail, please contact Matina at cdnirish.fas@concordia.ca or 514 848 2424 c8711.
Farewell Dinner for the Irish Ambassador, Wednesday, June 29, Atwater Club, 3505 Avenue Atwater, Montreal. 6:30 PM.
Please respond to info@irishpbs.ca to reserve a place at the IPBS Table
Please respond to info@irishpbs.ca to reserve a place at the IPBS Table
From: Michael Kenneally [mailto:Michael.Kenneally@concordia.ca]
Sent: May-12-16 9:35 PM
To: Michael Kenneally
Subject: Dinner for Ambassador
Dear Members of Montreal’s Irish Community,
Some of you did not receive this message the first time, so I am sending it again. My apologies for duplications. Please circulate to your members and to those who may be interested.
I am pleased to inform you that a farewell dinner will be held for Ambassador Ray Bassett and his wife, Patricia, to thank them for their extraordinary commitment to, and support of, our community during their six years in Ottawa. The dinner will take place on Wednesday, June 29 (the date had to be re-scheduled because of Ambassador Bassett’s schedule) at the Atwater Club, 3505 Avenue Atwater, just north of Sherbrooke (514 935 2431), and is open to all members of the Irish community and their partners. Tickets will be arranged on an individual basis but Irish associations are invited to arrange seating together for their members.
Cocktails will begin at 6.30pm (cash bar) with dinner planned for 7.15pm. Tickets are $65 (fish or beef) or $60 (chicken) inclusive of all taxes and cost of dinner for the Bassetts. Wine is extra. Because the Atwater Club requires one payment, cheques should be made out to “Michael Kenneally” and I will pay the Club. I expect space to be limited so I encourage you to make reservations early. Space will be allocated strictly on a first come first served basis. Reservations will not be confirmed without payment. Mail your cheques to me at the address below, and indicate your choice of menu and whether or not you will be sitting with an association. If you have queries, you can email: cdnirish.fas@concordia.ca or phone 514 848 2424, ex. 8711.
I expect that different associations may wish to make presentations to the Bassetts but I leave these details up to each group. I look forward to an enjoyable evening when members of the Montreal Irish community can come together to celebrate, while also acknowledging our appreciation to Ambassador and Patricia Bassett.
Michael Kenneally
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Prof. Michael Kenneally, Principal,
School of Irish Studies
Chair in Canadian Irish Studies
Honorary Consul General of Ireland
Concordia University, Hall Building, 1001-11
1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. West
Montreal, QC H3G 1M8
514 848 2424 ext. 7389
www.cdnirish.concordia.ca
Sent: May-12-16 9:35 PM
To: Michael Kenneally
Subject: Dinner for Ambassador
Dear Members of Montreal’s Irish Community,
Some of you did not receive this message the first time, so I am sending it again. My apologies for duplications. Please circulate to your members and to those who may be interested.
I am pleased to inform you that a farewell dinner will be held for Ambassador Ray Bassett and his wife, Patricia, to thank them for their extraordinary commitment to, and support of, our community during their six years in Ottawa. The dinner will take place on Wednesday, June 29 (the date had to be re-scheduled because of Ambassador Bassett’s schedule) at the Atwater Club, 3505 Avenue Atwater, just north of Sherbrooke (514 935 2431), and is open to all members of the Irish community and their partners. Tickets will be arranged on an individual basis but Irish associations are invited to arrange seating together for their members.
Cocktails will begin at 6.30pm (cash bar) with dinner planned for 7.15pm. Tickets are $65 (fish or beef) or $60 (chicken) inclusive of all taxes and cost of dinner for the Bassetts. Wine is extra. Because the Atwater Club requires one payment, cheques should be made out to “Michael Kenneally” and I will pay the Club. I expect space to be limited so I encourage you to make reservations early. Space will be allocated strictly on a first come first served basis. Reservations will not be confirmed without payment. Mail your cheques to me at the address below, and indicate your choice of menu and whether or not you will be sitting with an association. If you have queries, you can email: cdnirish.fas@concordia.ca or phone 514 848 2424, ex. 8711.
I expect that different associations may wish to make presentations to the Bassetts but I leave these details up to each group. I look forward to an enjoyable evening when members of the Montreal Irish community can come together to celebrate, while also acknowledging our appreciation to Ambassador and Patricia Bassett.
Michael Kenneally
_____________________________________
Prof. Michael Kenneally, Principal,
School of Irish Studies
Chair in Canadian Irish Studies
Honorary Consul General of Ireland
Concordia University, Hall Building, 1001-11
1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. West
Montreal, QC H3G 1M8
514 848 2424 ext. 7389
www.cdnirish.concordia.ca
IPBS Dinner, May 10, 2016, Forget House, Montreal
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Rev. Jim McDermott, Mike Nelson, Michael Goldbloom (Speaker), David Clendenning, Bill Kilfoyle, Robert Ouelette.
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IPBS Dinner, one of two dinning rooms.
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Listening to the guest speaker, Michael Goldbloom.
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IPBS President, Mike Nelson thanking the guest Speaker, Michael Goldbloom, Principal of Bishop's Univeristy.
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Montreal Irish Monument Park Foundation Updates - The Federation of Irish Societies - Montreal
Montreal Irish Monument Park Foundation Updates
Just to update everyone in the Montreal Irish Community on our efforts to have a beautiful green space built around the area of the Black Rock, here are a few activities that involve the Montreal Irish Monument Park Foundation…..
Also indirectly related, a Mr. Kevin Moynihan from Atlantic Canada will be making a documentary about Black 47 at the same time.
Needless to say, this effort to build a green space around the Black Rock in honour of the event of 1847-8 should be of great interest to everyone in the Montreal Irish Community, and others, - we thank all of the Montreal Irish organizations that have actually supported this effort.
Best Regards,
Fergus Keyes
Just to update everyone in the Montreal Irish Community on our efforts to have a beautiful green space built around the area of the Black Rock, here are a few activities that involve the Montreal Irish Monument Park Foundation…..
- June 2016
Also indirectly related, a Mr. Kevin Moynihan from Atlantic Canada will be making a documentary about Black 47 at the same time.
- Donovan King & Irish Montreal Walking Tour
- Walk to the Stone
- Other Updates
- We have a meeting scheduled with Ports Montreal who currently owns the land where we would like to build the Park.
- Our grey Nuns 1847 Exhibition will likely be installed at Grosse Ile perhaps during the months of July & August
Needless to say, this effort to build a green space around the Black Rock in honour of the event of 1847-8 should be of great interest to everyone in the Montreal Irish Community, and others, - we thank all of the Montreal Irish organizations that have actually supported this effort.
Best Regards,
Fergus Keyes
Invitation - Walk to the Stone, May 29, 2016
Please join the Ancient Order of Hibernians on May 29th as they host the
Irish Community at the Annual Walk to the Stone and pay homage to the
6000+ Irish souls buried at the site of the Black Rock on Bridge Street.
When: Sunday May 29, 2016Where: St. Gabriel's Church - 2157 Rue Centre,
Montréal, QC H3K 1J5Details: Community Mass at 10:30AM followed by the
Walk to the Stone around noon. Reception to follow
generously sponsored by Paul Quinn and the Irish Embassy Pub and Grill
Please bring along a book(s) on any subject and in any language in
good condition to support the Friends of the Westmount Public
Library, 4574 Sherbrooke Street West, Westmount , Quebec H3Z 1G1.
All the proceeds from the sale of the books go to buying new books
and materials for the library.
For those who want a little more history about 1847 or know someone who
would, please invite them to join Montreal raconteur and historian Donovan
King on his two-hour Walking Tour of Irish Montreal ( May 28, starting at
10:30 a.m. at the Pointe-à-Callière Museum, 350 Place Royale Corner of
de la Commune, $15). The walking tour provides a history lesson into the
Irish experience in Montreal over the centuries, and features famous Irish
Montrealers such as Tec Aubry, Joe Beef, Bernard Devlin, Mary Gallagher,
Brian Mulroney and current Mayor, Denis Coderre. It focuses specifically
on the plight of the Famine refugees who arrived in 1847, destitute and
typhus-stricken, and how the city reacted to them. Our city’s Irish
heritage, though rich, isn’t always as readily visible, so a tour like
this one is especially welcome. All proceeds to go to the Montreal Irish
Monument Park Foundation. All are welcome on this very insightful tour.
For more information or to reserve, contact Donovan at: optatif@gmail.com
Your presence and participation in these grass roots events is becoming
more important as they promote and support organizations and initiates
across the Irish Community.
The larger the turnout the more visible these initiatives remain. For
example, participating in the Walk will support:
Montreal Irish Monument Park Foundation - Creating a lasting Memorial at
the Site of the Black Rock, hosts of the Grey Nuns Exhibition. Working
with the Jeanie Johnston Educational Foundation, Parks Canada, and others.
GAA - Partners with the Montreal Irish Monument Park Foundation to create
a lasting Memorial at the Site of the Black Rock, a site to include a full
GAA field. The GAA is about to host one of the best attended tournaments
in Montreal's history as well as their youth program.Grosse Île and the
Irish Memorial - Supporters of the Jeanie Johnston Educational
Foundation. and the Park Foundation. Both organizations, in turn, support
Grosse Île attendance. The events at Grosse Île and the Black Rock can
never be separated so continued attendance at Grosse Île is paramount.
AOH Annual Pilgrimage to Grosse Ile for 2016 is August 20th. Jeanie
Johnston Educational Foundation - Their incredible efforts, along with
LEARN Quebec, have resulted in the inclusion of Grosse Ile's place on the
Compulsory Examination Schedule on the Quebec Schools Curriculum. The JJEF
are supporters of the Park Foundation, and Grosse Île - among
others.Siamsa School of Irish Music - They support all things Irish. They
provide the very best of Irish music whenever asked and sometimes at the
drop of a hat. Siamsa plays at the Walk each year and played at the recent
Grey Nuns Exhibition reception at the Centaur. They never get enough
recognition.Bloomsday - Bringing Irish literature to life in Montreal with
celebrations of James Joyce. Supporters of the Park Foundation, Blue-Met,
and so much more. Bloomsday connected The Park Foundation to Blue-Met and
were instrumental in the very successful Irish Walk from the Grey Nuns
exhibition to the Black Rock. Now being offered on May 28th.
We look forward to seeing everyone there.
Chéile is féidir linn!
Thanks so much.
Victor514.928.7196
V.P. BoyleNational President, Ancient Order of Hibernians Canada
Subject: Ciné Gael 2016 :: Reminder and Request, Gala Closing *-Thursday-* 5th of May at 7:15pm in the DeSève Theatre
Thanks to each of you who’ve emailed me back to confirm. If you haven’t yet, read on and reply to this email. ...and read my note below.
We have our Gala Closing this Thursday, with the film The Guarantee, and we’re looking forward to seeing our Members there for it – all of you, really! ...all of our regular movie goers.
If you’re a Member please put their name on our list, by replying to this email and tell me if you’re coming; if you’re not a Member and planning on coming, let me know too. Many thanks.
We need to know so we can get our catering ducks in a row.
Note: We will have Colin Murphy, playwright and journalist, and writer of this film, on Skype with us all, following the film. ...and everyone who comes will receive an Irish ‘punt’ as their ticket in! Part of the guarantee of the government!?!
P.S. We’ll be screening a short film, “Boreal” by Mandi Morgan', at the start.
The Guarantee recreates the drama surrounding the most significant political decision in modern Irish history when the Irish government decided to guarantee the entire domestic banking system. The story charts the origins of that pivotal decision (four years before that fateful night), and follows developments through the peak of the boom to the beginning of the bust.
...the unmaking of modern Ireland 'A bleak portrait of the end of a pocket empire'. Writer Colin Murphy and producer John Kelleher tell Donald Clarke about bringing the story of the most expensive bank bailout in history to the big screen.The Irish Times [Donald Clarke]
"There is a hunger in Irish people to see a clear, unbiased version of this story. I think they are owed that, and I think they will be surprised by the entertainment value of it - it's a real roller coaster ride." [Director Ian Power (The Runway)]
Visit our website, www.cinegaelmontreal.com, to read more about our Gala Closing film and watch a trailer.
See you at the movies.
Admission for non-members will be $25.00 for the film and the Reception following, which will be staged in Concordia"’s EV Building.
Ciné Gael Montréal, founded in 1993, is now in its twenty fourth season. Once again we'll be presenting our season's films at Concordia's J.A. DeSève cinema. [see schedule below and at our web site www.cinegaelmontreal.com].
As we start this twenty-fourth season, we must thank the Saint Patrick's Society of Montreal for their sustained strong support over our first twenty-three years. Much thanks is also due to Hurley's Irish Pub who generously host our committee meetings and some of our Membership Evenings, and to McKibbin's Irish Pub who've regularly hosted our Weekend Special gatherings, and we are indebted to the Ambassador and the Embassy of Ireland for their generous support over the years, and to all of you who offer so much enthusiasm. All our sponsors, vital to our success, are listed below. Thanks to all.
Our Web site [www.cinegaelmontreal.com] has lots of material for our early years, 1993 to 1997, including our blockbuster 1998 year, and we hope you’ll visit. This represents a real trove of Irish Film history and we have a search feature that lets you to search our site, and gives you links to the Trinity College Dublin and IFTN film archives. ...and we have a few more years to come shortly.
Our email list: As is usual each year, some of our members drop off our mail list as they change their email address. To any of you receiving this email, if you have Ciné Gael friends who you know have changed email addresses, ask them if they told us. ...and if you have other friends who should be on our list and aren't, tell them too. Directions below. Thanks.
Our Sponsors in our 2016 Season:
The Saint Patrick’s Society of Montreal :: The Embassy of Ireland in Ottawa ::
BGL Brokerage Ltd :: Concordia University School of Irish Studies ::
Ireland Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism ::
Hurley's Irish Pub :: McKibbin's Irish Pub ::
and Clontarf 1014 and Knappogue Castle Irish Whiskeys
IPBS Supper Experience, Old Brewery Mission, Wednesday, April 20, 2016
IPBS servers at the old brewery mission: Mike Nelson, Sean Neely, Rob Ouellette, Chad Spannaus.
Message to the IPBS from Mission Old Brewery, April 21, 2016
On behalf of the thousands of men and women whose lives have been touched by IPBS’ generosity, we want to express our heartfelt thanks to you and your colleagues for your generous donation to sponsor the supper.
We also thank you for having taken the time out of your busy schedules to help serve a meal at the Old Brewery Mission.
Without the precious support of people like you, it would be impossible for the Old Brewery Mission to continue to help Montreal’s homeless men and women who turn to us in time of need. The Old Brewery Mission is grateful to donors who, like you, want to make a difference in people’s lives, not only by soothing homelessness, but also by finding long-term solutions.
I hope to have the chance to organize another Supper Experience with you in the future!
Best regards,
Mission Old Brewery, Montreal
We also thank you for having taken the time out of your busy schedules to help serve a meal at the Old Brewery Mission.
Without the precious support of people like you, it would be impossible for the Old Brewery Mission to continue to help Montreal’s homeless men and women who turn to us in time of need. The Old Brewery Mission is grateful to donors who, like you, want to make a difference in people’s lives, not only by soothing homelessness, but also by finding long-term solutions.
I hope to have the chance to organize another Supper Experience with you in the future!
Best regards,
Mission Old Brewery, Montreal
Exhibition Grey Nuns Centur Theatre, April 11, 2016 at 5 P.M.
This is an invitation to see the Word famous Exhibition created by the Grey Nuns at the CENTUR THEATER on APRIL 11th 2016.
We know that it is a very late invitation, but these are always the best. The Exhibition just finished at Quinnipiac University , Connicut.
http://www.irishcentral.com/roots/history/New-exhibition-explores-aid-given-to-famine-time-Irish-immigrants-in-Montreal.html
It's a Dublin article, but it contains lots of information for the uninitiated and shows the importance of the exhibit.
For more information, go to: The Jeanie Johnston Educational Foundation
This is an invitation to see the Word famous Exhibition created by the Grey Nuns at the CENTUR THEATER on APRIL 11th 2016.
We know that it is a very late invitation, but these are always the best. The Exhibition just finished at Quinnipiac University , Connicut.
http://www.irishcentral.com/roots/history/New-exhibition-explores-aid-given-to-famine-time-Irish-immigrants-in-Montreal.html
It's a Dublin article, but it contains lots of information for the uninitiated and shows the importance of the exhibit.
For more information, go to: The Jeanie Johnston Educational Foundation
2016
UIS of Montreal - St. Patrick Parade Awards Banquet & Dinner Dance, Saturday, April 2, 2016.
St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday March 20th, 2016
The IPBS marched with the Ancient Order of Hibernians.
St. Patrick's Day, March 20, 2016.
IPBS Mike Nelson (left) and Robert Ouelette (right).
St. Patrick's Day Annual Luncheon, Thursday, March 17, 2016, 12:00 noon.
Sheraton Hotel, 1201 Rene Levesque Blvd., Montreal
St-Patrick's Parade, Hudson, QC on Saturday, March 19th, 2016
Bloomsday Festival Montreal - June 12-16, 2016
SAVE THE DATE - BLOOMSDAY FESTIVAL MONTREAL - JUNE 12-16, 2016
WHAT: Bloomsday Montreal 2016
WHEN: June 12-16, 2016
WHERE: Various locations in Montreal, including the School of Irish Studies
INFO: Preliminary Schedule below (subject to change - up-to-date info at http://bloomsdaymontreal.com)
June 12 - Sunday:
WHAT: Bloomsday Montreal 2016
WHEN: June 12-16, 2016
WHERE: Various locations in Montreal, including the School of Irish Studies
INFO: Preliminary Schedule below (subject to change - up-to-date info at http://bloomsdaymontreal.com)
June 12 - Sunday:
- Irish Montreal Walking Tours in English and French: 10 - 12 noon: Route TBA
- Bloomsday Brunch at EVOO Restaurant from 11 - 3 p.m.
- Penelope Reading with Kathleen Fee, Pub Quiz and Meal at Irish Embassy Pub starting at 5:30 p.m.
- Academic Sessions at Concordia School of Canadian Irish Studies: 10 - 3 p.m.
- Film Night with an introduction and a Q and A to follow - 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
- Storytelling & Song at Atwater Library: 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
- Reading Ulysses with Sylvie Hill: A practical session on how to approach the reading of Ulysses - for beginners or those who've given up in the past. At the McGill Community for Lifelong Learning 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
- Lecture on Beckett/Joyce by André Furlani at Concordia: 11:00 - 12:30 p.m.
- Finnegans Wake: Open Group Reading and discussion at Westmount Library from 7 - 9 p.m.
- Readings from Ulysses at Westmount Library 11 - 3 p.m.
- Bloomsday Closing Lecture Abby Bender of NYU will talk about her new book: Israelites in Erin: Exodus, Revolution, and the Irish Revival at the Jewish Public Library 7:30 - 9 p.m.
- Bloomsday 2016 Closing Reception at the Jewish Public Library 9 -10 p.m.
"BELFAST IS NOT HERE": ISRAELI PERSPECTIVES ON THE NORTHERN IRISH PEACE PROCESS, March 10, 2016 at 1:00 pm
WHAT: The Azrieli Institute of Israel Studies presents a Graduate Student-Faculty Seminar featuring Dr. Aidan Beatty
WHEN: Thursday, March 10, 2016 at 1:00 pm
WHERE: McEntee Room, School of Canadian Irish Studies, 1455 de Maisonneuve West, Room 1001.01 (10th floor)
INFO: In April 1998, Catholic Nationalists and Protestant Unionists in Northern Ireland signed a historic peace agreement, The Good Friday Agreement. This talk examines how the news of this peace agreement was received in Israel, which was dealing with its own issues of peace agreements and peace processes. Israeli press coverage of peace in Northern Ireland ranged from the jealous to the congratulatory, from a dovish desire to find lessons for Israel/Palestine in the example of Northern Ireland to a hawkish refusal to make the comparison.
Shared vocabularies of violence, religiosity and supposedly ancient conflicts also made regular appearances. In other words, Israelis discussed the events in distant Northern Ireland in terms of their own local realities and thus highlighted the tensions and fractures of Israeli self-perceptions in the years after the Oslo Accords and before the Second Intifada.
About the speaker: Aidan Beatty completed his PhD in history at the University of Chicago in 2015. He is currently a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at the Azrieli Institute of Israel Studies and is also a Scholar-in-Residence at the School of Canadian Irish Studies. His first book, a comparative study of masculinity in Zionism and Irish nationalism, will be published in 2016 by Palgrave Macmillan.
WHEN: Thursday, March 10, 2016 at 1:00 pm
WHERE: McEntee Room, School of Canadian Irish Studies, 1455 de Maisonneuve West, Room 1001.01 (10th floor)
INFO: In April 1998, Catholic Nationalists and Protestant Unionists in Northern Ireland signed a historic peace agreement, The Good Friday Agreement. This talk examines how the news of this peace agreement was received in Israel, which was dealing with its own issues of peace agreements and peace processes. Israeli press coverage of peace in Northern Ireland ranged from the jealous to the congratulatory, from a dovish desire to find lessons for Israel/Palestine in the example of Northern Ireland to a hawkish refusal to make the comparison.
Shared vocabularies of violence, religiosity and supposedly ancient conflicts also made regular appearances. In other words, Israelis discussed the events in distant Northern Ireland in terms of their own local realities and thus highlighted the tensions and fractures of Israeli self-perceptions in the years after the Oslo Accords and before the Second Intifada.
About the speaker: Aidan Beatty completed his PhD in history at the University of Chicago in 2015. He is currently a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at the Azrieli Institute of Israel Studies and is also a Scholar-in-Residence at the School of Canadian Irish Studies. His first book, a comparative study of masculinity in Zionism and Irish nationalism, will be published in 2016 by Palgrave Macmillan.
1916 CENTENARY COMMEMORATIVE CONFERENCE (OTTAWA)
WHAT: 1916 Centenary Commemorative Conference includes a reception, commemorative lectures and commemorative service. The conference will be in Irish with simultaneous translation.
WHEN: February 19 - 20, 2016
WHERE: Ambassador’s Residence & University of Ottawa
COST: $60, Full Package. Click here for pricing of individual activities
INFO: Conference website
CONTACT: kenny-h@rmc.ca
This conference is a Celebration of the Irish Republic, the Irish Language, and the Irish Canadian Identity. 2016 marks the 100th year since the declaration of an Irish Republic in 1916. The Uprising, of which the Declaration was a part, had enormous implications in Ireland, Canada, and worldwide. In Canada, it made public an Irish Canadian identity which supported political independence for the ancestral homeland; the Self Determination for Ireland League of Canada boasted a membership of 300,000. It also represented the high-water mark for the Orange Order in Canada, which numbered 200,000 at the time.
More info go to:
2nd Annual MCS Robbie Burns Night - January 23, 2016 (see details below)
Invitation - Winter 2016 Social Event - Opening Night at Cine Gael
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The Opening Cine Gael Winter 2016 Social Event will take place on Friday, January 22, 2016 at Concordia University, DeSeve Theatre, 1400 de Maisonneuve West, Montreal.
The opening night movie "Noble" will be at 19:15 followed by a post movie cocktail reception at 21:00. The film is based on the true story of Christina Noble who grew up homeless in Ireland in the fifties and went on to be an advocate for homeless in Viet Nam. It is a beautiful and moving film. Membership for the season is $70, or the opening night movie plus reception at the Concordia Faculty Club will be $20. IPBS members are encouraged to attend the opening night. Price: $20 at the door Please RSVP to: info@irishpbs.ca For more info on Cine Gael Montreal Irish Film 2016 Series, go to: http://www.cinegaelmontreal.com |
December 2015 - January 2016
Best Wishes for Christmas and the New Year - Irish Protestant Benevolent Society President & Council |
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IRISH COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS GET-TOGETHER - Monday, December 21, 2015
What: The Federation of Irish Studies invites you to an Irish Community Christmas Get-Together
When: Monday, December 21 at 5:30 p.m.
Where: The Irish Embassy Pub & Grill, 1234 Bishop Street, Montreal
An opportunity to extend Christmas greetings to your fellow members of the Irish community. Happy hour prices and complimentary finger foods.
For more info on Irish Studies at Concordia Weekly e-Newsletter reply to:
cisinfo@alcor.concordia.ca
When: Monday, December 21 at 5:30 p.m.
Where: The Irish Embassy Pub & Grill, 1234 Bishop Street, Montreal
An opportunity to extend Christmas greetings to your fellow members of the Irish community. Happy hour prices and complimentary finger foods.
For more info on Irish Studies at Concordia Weekly e-Newsletter reply to:
cisinfo@alcor.concordia.ca
Promoting the movie Brooklyn - From December 18, 2015
The IPBS is promoting the BROOKLYN movie release, an Irish-Quebec co-production. The movie of John Crowley starring Saoirse Ronan and Domhnall Gleeson will be release in Montreal theatres starting December 18.
BROOKLYN Synopsis : This is a superb combination of romance and coming-of-age story. The coming of age occurs when Eilis (a luminous Saoirse Ronan) leaves her Irish homeland in hopes of a better future in the U.S.A. (This is 1952, so homesickness can't be cured via Skype.).
The romance happens on both sides of the Atlantic, when Eilis has to leave her American beau behind to travel back home, where a charming Irish lad pitches woo. Unusually for a romantic drama, both suitors are good prospects; there is no villain in this movie. There is no fatal flaw to be found in either man; Eilis must simply do the mature thing, and choose one man -- and one life -- over the other.
See the Trailers at:
1) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yz6O4YrFMiQ&feature=youtu.be&list=PL87E7F40605CD23D7
2) http://www.brooklyn-themovie.com/#story
Christmas Lunch for IPBS Members - Friday, December 11, 2015 at Noon
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The IPBS Christmas Lunch will be held for members on December 11, 2015 at Herley's Irish Pub.
Address: Herley's Irish Pub 1225 Rue Crescent Montreal, H3G 2B1 Tel: 514-861-4111 Time: Noon Reservation is under the name of Mike Nelson, President of the IPBS. Please RSVP to Mike Nelson at: Email: mnelson@ncc-lex.com or Tel: 514-843-4855 (Direct 843-4848) We look forward to seeing everyone again on the festive occasion. |
A lovely 2015 Xmas Lunch was had at Herley's Pub
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Irish Studies at Concordia Weekly e-Newsletter
IPBS members are encouraged to sign up to receive the free Weekly e-Newsletter from the Irish Studies at Concordia.
To subscribe, please send a request to be added to the mailing list to: cisinfo@alcor.concordia.ca
To subscribe, please send a request to be added to the mailing list to: cisinfo@alcor.concordia.ca
Past Events
MESSAGE TO THE IPBS FROM THE ST. PATRICK'S SOCIETY OF MONTREAL - Special Anniversary lecture
Dear Member of Irish Protestant Benevolent Society,
Ten years ago, St. Patrick’s Society President Dr. John Little made the proposal that resulted in the establishment of a prestigious annual lecture that would bring high profile speakers from Ireland to speak to the Society and members of the wider community. The idea was that the funding provided by St. Patrick’s Society would allow us to invite very distinguished individuals to speak at Concordia. Among those who have come to Montreal under the auspices of the St. Patrick’s Society Lecture Series are former Prime Minister Dr. Garret FitzGerald, Director of the Abbey Theatre Fiach Mac Congail, Chef Darina Allen, Writer and Journalist Fintan O’Toole, and Caitriona Crowe of the Irish National Archives.
To mark the tenth anniversary of this prestigious lecture series the speaker will be Vincent Woods, one of Ireland most well-known cultural figures. All Irish Protestant Benevolent Societymembers and their friends are invited to the special anniversary lecture, as well as to a special reception beforehand in the McEntee Reading Room at 6.00pm.
I look forward to welcoming you to Concordia for this special lecture, on Thursday, November 12.
Michael Kenneally,
Past President,
St. Patrick’s Society of Montreal
Dear Member of Irish Protestant Benevolent Society,
Ten years ago, St. Patrick’s Society President Dr. John Little made the proposal that resulted in the establishment of a prestigious annual lecture that would bring high profile speakers from Ireland to speak to the Society and members of the wider community. The idea was that the funding provided by St. Patrick’s Society would allow us to invite very distinguished individuals to speak at Concordia. Among those who have come to Montreal under the auspices of the St. Patrick’s Society Lecture Series are former Prime Minister Dr. Garret FitzGerald, Director of the Abbey Theatre Fiach Mac Congail, Chef Darina Allen, Writer and Journalist Fintan O’Toole, and Caitriona Crowe of the Irish National Archives.
To mark the tenth anniversary of this prestigious lecture series the speaker will be Vincent Woods, one of Ireland most well-known cultural figures. All Irish Protestant Benevolent Societymembers and their friends are invited to the special anniversary lecture, as well as to a special reception beforehand in the McEntee Reading Room at 6.00pm.
I look forward to welcoming you to Concordia for this special lecture, on Thursday, November 12.
Michael Kenneally,
Past President,
St. Patrick’s Society of Montreal
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
NOVEMBER 6, 2015
Ireland-Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) is delighted to announce that Ambassador Vickers, Canada’s Ambassador to Ireland, will be ICCC Montreal's guest. Kevin Vickers was formerly the Sergeant-at-Arms in Canada’s House of Commons.
When: Friday, November 6, 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Hurley’s Pub, 1225 Crescent (upstairs)
All members of the Montreal Irish community are invited. Bill Hurley has promised a special Hurley’s welcome.
NOVEMBER 6, 2015
Ireland-Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) is delighted to announce that Ambassador Vickers, Canada’s Ambassador to Ireland, will be ICCC Montreal's guest. Kevin Vickers was formerly the Sergeant-at-Arms in Canada’s House of Commons.
When: Friday, November 6, 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Hurley’s Pub, 1225 Crescent (upstairs)
All members of the Montreal Irish community are invited. Bill Hurley has promised a special Hurley’s welcome.
IRISH STUDIES AND CELTIC STUDIES JOINT CONFERENCE - CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
The Concordia Irish Society is welcoming abstract submissions for the Irish Studies and Celtic Studies joint conference to be held January 22-24, 2016 at Concordia University.
Original and interdisciplinary works are encouraged which discuss various areas of Irish and Celtic Studies, such as history, language, folklore, literature, landscape, music. Abstracts should be 250 to 500 words in length, and will be accepted both in English and in French. Please note that presentations must be no longer than 20 minutes. As such, the suggested final length of all papers should be between 10 and 15 pages. Please keep this in mind when submitting your abstract.
Please forward them to the following e-mail address cis.submissions@outlook.com. The subject line should be [Your Name] - Irish and Celtic Studies Conference Abstract. Also, please provide in the email, your field of study, University, and contact information.
A registration fee of 15$ applies to all who would wish to present and attend the conference. Presenters will only be asked to pay this fee once their paper is accepted, and their attendance has been confirmed. You can, of course, register to attend the conference without presenting.
General registration will be open on Monday, October 5, and will close on Friday, December 18. The deadline for abstract submissions is Monday, November 30.
Contact info: cis.submissions@outlook.com. Facebook pages: https://www.facebook.com/ConcordiaIrishSociety (Concordia Irish Society)
and https://www.facebook.com/events/833604280088380/ (Conference)
The Concordia Irish Society is welcoming abstract submissions for the Irish Studies and Celtic Studies joint conference to be held January 22-24, 2016 at Concordia University.
Original and interdisciplinary works are encouraged which discuss various areas of Irish and Celtic Studies, such as history, language, folklore, literature, landscape, music. Abstracts should be 250 to 500 words in length, and will be accepted both in English and in French. Please note that presentations must be no longer than 20 minutes. As such, the suggested final length of all papers should be between 10 and 15 pages. Please keep this in mind when submitting your abstract.
Please forward them to the following e-mail address cis.submissions@outlook.com. The subject line should be [Your Name] - Irish and Celtic Studies Conference Abstract. Also, please provide in the email, your field of study, University, and contact information.
A registration fee of 15$ applies to all who would wish to present and attend the conference. Presenters will only be asked to pay this fee once their paper is accepted, and their attendance has been confirmed. You can, of course, register to attend the conference without presenting.
General registration will be open on Monday, October 5, and will close on Friday, December 18. The deadline for abstract submissions is Monday, November 30.
Contact info: cis.submissions@outlook.com. Facebook pages: https://www.facebook.com/ConcordiaIrishSociety (Concordia Irish Society)
and https://www.facebook.com/events/833604280088380/ (Conference)
Thursday, October 14, 2015 at 7 p.m.
8th Annual John Perry Irish Protestant Benevolent Society Pubic Lecture: "The Sash My Mother Wore: Women and the Irish Diaspora in the British World, Dr Jim MacPherson, Univeristy of the Highlands and Island, Scotland
Location: McEntee Reading Room, Hall Building 10th Floor, Room H1001.01, Concordia University, 1455 de Maisonneuve West
On October 16, Jim MacPherson repeated his lecture at the residence of the Irish Ambassador in Ottawa. David Clendenning, IPBS Council member, attended.
8th Annual John Perry Irish Protestant Benevolent Society Pubic Lecture: "The Sash My Mother Wore: Women and the Irish Diaspora in the British World, Dr Jim MacPherson, Univeristy of the Highlands and Island, Scotland
Location: McEntee Reading Room, Hall Building 10th Floor, Room H1001.01, Concordia University, 1455 de Maisonneuve West
On October 16, Jim MacPherson repeated his lecture at the residence of the Irish Ambassador in Ottawa. David Clendenning, IPBS Council member, attended.
A sing along to "Scotland the Brave"
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Dr. Jim MacPherson's presentation
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Mike Nelson, President IPBS presenting the book, "The Irish Way" to Jim MacPherson.
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Left to right:
Michael Kenneally, Principal and Chair, School of Irish Studies; Jane McGaughy, Diaspora Studies, School of Irish Studies and IPBS member; Jim MacPherson, University of the Highlands and Islands,Scotland; Mike Nelson, President; IPBS, Robert Ouellette, Treasurer IPBS; Richard Waring, IPBS Council
Irish Protestant Benevolent Society Book Prize - McGill University
The McGill University Book Prize Winners for 2014 and 2015
"Irish Protestant Benevolent Society Book" Prize Winner for 2015", Cole Bricker. Cole was extremely pleased to learn that he had been awarded this prize and appreciated this honour.
"Cole Bricker is a fourth year honours history student at McGill University. Cole specializes in European history, with a particular interest in the affairs of the British Empire. Cole has been an editor for McGill's undergraduate history journal, Historical Discourses, and is actively involved in the McGill Debating Union, currently holding the position of Chair of Debates. Cole is incredibly honoured and grateful to receive the Irish Protestant Benevolent Society Book Prize."
The recipient of the 2014 prize, Benjamin Gordon, entered McGill's M.A. program in history in the Fall of 2013.