Benevolent Irish Society – 200th year Anniversary Celebration in August of 2025 (August 1 – August 16).
Keep an eye here for more details as events firm up.
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4 headliner events with Richard Wood and Kate Bevan Baker (Summerside College of Piping, Florence Simmons Entertainment Hall, Souris Showhall)
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3 special Ceilidhs (2.5 hours each)
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Old Home Week Events (Float, Demo Booth, Cooler Blanket and Prize Money)
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Ambassador of Ireland Reception at the Irish Hall
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Gala Formal Dinner for 300 (serving Traditional Irish Food with Chef Robert Pendergast)
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Heritage Cultural Fair (3 days) at the Irish Hall with booths, food, music, dance, workshops
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Walking Tour of Charlottetown
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Driving Tours of PEI (1 East, 1 West) with Picnic lunches
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Irish Artifacts Exhibit at Confederation Centre
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Lecture Series (7 PHD scholars have agreed to speak)
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Sister City BIS sponsored Events (Souris, Emyvale/Kelly’s Cross, Emerald/Breadalbane/ Kinkora, Tignish)
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Ft. Augustus St. Patrick’s Pioneer Cemetery Tour “A Walk with the Ancestors”
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Irish Film Festival
Phone Mary Ellen Callaghan at 902-213-3924 or email me_callaghan@bellaliant.net if you have questions.
