The Charitable Irish Society of Halifax, est. 1786, engages in charitable acts in the community and hosts cultural events. Members are Irish or Irish descent.
NEW PODCAST EPISODE ALERT!
Ambassador McKee sits down with Irish Radio Canada to discuss the exciting launch of the Global Irish Famine Way.
#GlobalIrishFamineWay#FamineWay
Our podcast episodes are now on our website!
Click below and listen in!
š·Thanks to Len Cowley for a selection of images from St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada šØš¦ as the Bronze Famine Shoes arrive aboard the RV Celtic Explorer.
For more on this story click on the following link - bit.ly/BronzeFamineShoes@EamonnMcKee@IrlAmbCanada@famineway
Important Update! The Embassy of Ireland office is moving!
As of Saturday May 11th, 2024, the Embassy of Ireland office will be located at
150 Metcalfe Street
Suite 1700
Ottawa, ON
K2P 1P1
@Irlintoronto@IrlinVancouver
WATCH: We catch up with Rick Grant from the Celtic Cultural Society of Nova Scotia to learn more about this yearās Halifax Celtic Cultural Festival, and get a performance from local fiddler Tatsunari Watanabe.
From April 17-21 the Halifax Celtic Cultural Festival runs in HRM. Today we raised the flag in Grande Parade and read the proclamation, inviting all to learn about and enjoy the Celtic Culture.
Weāre playing Saturday April 20 at 6:20-6:50.
Spatz Theatre - Citadel High School
Tonight we ran the set a couple times.
Stand up bass and a Martin
The Halifax Celtic Festival is free to attend.
No cover.
18h20 - 18h50 Saturday April 20th
Donāt Miss It!
Register today for free
The CITC will discuss the relationship between Ireland & Canada, with reference to migration, the British Empire, colonialism, religion, & Irish engagement with the Indigenous peoples of Turtle Island
Hosted by Dep. of Foreign Affairs, Ireland & @uStMikes
Congratulations to @HFXFirefighters Capt. Mike Sears @MikeDartmouth on receiving his past Presidentās medallion from the @CharitableIrish society of Halifax tonight. š®šŖāļøš
In case you missed it!
Tune in to this episode of Saturday Irish Radio with special guest Ambassador Eamonn Mckee as he joins in for a chat about some of the amazing 50 Irish Lives in Canada.
Tune in live Saturdays at 10am EST on AM1430 and AM1430.com
The Senses of Ireland event series concluded in Halifax, marking the return of the @WestJet direct YHZ-DUB route āļø Gratitude to @IrlAmbCanada@EamonnMcKee for sharing tales of the many connections linking our nations, fostering meaningful travel experiences.
What is sean-nos singing?
Ellen MacIsaac Adjunct Professor & Performance Instructor: Celtic Voice at Carleton University explains the traditional style of Irish music, sean-nos singing, as we continue to celebrate šIrish Heritage Monthš
Listen here: cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-9ā¦
ALT A photo of musicians Kevin Evans on the left and Brian Doherty on the right. Brian is holding an acoustic guitar. Learn more about their band, Evans & Doherty: https://www.evansanddoherty.com/
In photos - The streets ran green in Halifax as the annual St Patrick's Day Parade took place
More pics on our Facebook page and on our website at
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Congratulations to Cillian Murphy on his wonderful achievement in winning the Best Actor Oscar, which he so appropriately dedicated to the peacemakers everywhere. Congratulations too to @ElementPictures on the success of Poor Things
Here's a great idea for St. Patrick's Day. Record (& ask friends to record) 10 second video clip calling for Irish Unity. Try to film from a recognizable landmark & send to sinnfeinpress@gmail.com by Tuesday March 12. Post yours on St. Patrick's Day w the hashtag #Diaspora4Unity
ALT Image is poster titled "Diaspora for Unity", asking supporters to post 10 second video clip calling for Irish unity.
ALT A photo of musicians Kevin Evans on the left and Brian Doherty on the right. Brian is holding an acoustic guitar. Learn more about their band, Evans & Doherty: https://www.evansanddoherty.com/