Jim Hornby will give the third talk in the annual Fall Lecture Series at the Benevolent Irish Society on Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at 7:30 p.m.
Jim Hornby is an Island historian, folklorist, musician and the author of two books and a number of articles, events and presentations relating to Island history.
Jim’s topic is “The Monaghan Settlers”.
All of the talks this fall are on Wednesday nights at 7:30 p.m.
The dates and speakers we have reserved for the fall lecture series are as follows:
October 23 Brian O’Broin
October 30 Nollaig Bonar
November 6 Jim Hornby
November 20 Roy Johnstone
November 27 Frank Dolan
Admission is by donation
Benevolent Irish Society, 582 North River Road, Charlottetown
Society objectives have remained consistent, with perhaps changing emphasis, since its founding in 1825. They are:
1. To preserve and promote Irish history, culture, and heritage and, in particular, its Gaelic, Celtic traditions.
2. To carry out acts of charity and benevolence.
3. To promote friendship and unity among the Irish and their descendants.
The Benevolent Irish Society is one of the oldest organizations in Prince Edward Island. Established in 1825 the Society was incorporated by an Act of the Legislature in 1882 .
Originally established to meet the needs of Irish immigrants and the poor of all denominations, today the Society places increasing emphasis on preserving and promoting Irish history, culture, and heritage, and in particular its Gaelic, Celtic traditions.
Check out our Friday night Ceilidhs, Irish Heritage Lecture Series, “Ceol Agus Cairde – Music and Friends” Winter Concert Series, and other events. There’s always something happening at the BIS Irish Hall!
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