Benevolent Irish Society – 200th year Anniversary Celebration in August of 2025 (August 1 – August 16).   

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Keep an eye here for more details as events firm up.  

 

• 4 headliner events with Richard Wood and Kate Bevan Baker (Summerside College of Piping, Florence Simmons Entertainment Hall, Souris Showhall) 

• 3 special Ceilidhs (2.5 hours each) 

• Old Home Week Events (Float, Demo Booth, Cooler Blanket and Prize Money) 

• Ambassador of Ireland Reception at the Irish Hall 

• Gala Formal Dinner for 300 (serving Traditional Irish Food with Chef Robert Pendergast) 

• Heritage Cultural Fair (3 days) at the Irish Hall with booths, food, music, dance, workshops 

• Walking Tour of Charlottetown 

• Driving Tours of PEI (1 East, 1 West) with Picnic lunches 

• Irish Artifacts Exhibit at Confederation Centre  

• Lecture Series (7 PHD scholars have agreed to speak) 

• Sister City BIS sponsored Events (Souris, Emyvale/Kelly’s Cross, Emerald/Breadalbane/ Kinkora, Tignish) 

• Ft. Augustus St. Patrick’s Pioneer Cemetery Tour “A Walk with the Ancestors”  

• Irish Film Festival  
   

Phone Mary Ellen Callaghan at 902-213-3924 or email   me_callaghan@bellaliant.net if you have questions.