Benevolent Irish Society - Lecture Series Collection

: Acadian and Irish Relationships; This is a lecture by Georges Arsenault titled “Acadian and Irish Relationships”, where he discusses his childhood, Irish influence, Acadians moving to Summerside and Charlottetown, the French language on PEI, religion, cross cultural exchanges through music and food, as well as other topics to do with Acadian-Irish relations. This lecture is presented partially through readings of diaries and historical documents.

: Along Lot 7 Shore- Part 2; This is a lecture by Donnie Doyle titled “Along Lot 7 Shore- Part 2”, where Donnie discusses early life in PEI, settlement of ancestors, Irish in St. Marks, alcohol and partying, folklore and folk songs, blacksmithing and retirement. This lecture is presented partially through music playing and singing.

: Arthur: From Celtic Warrior to English King; This is a lecture by Elizabeth Schoales titled “Arthur: From Celtic Warrior to English King”, where she discusses Arthur as a figure, the French medieval, Victorian English, and Celt versions of Arthur, and the origins of the Arthur figure. She also details photo evidence of Arthur, political manipulation, King Edward, King’s genealogy, World War I, propaganda and other stories to do with the Arthur figure and representation.

: Before and After the Great Famine: The Irish of Atlantic Canada; Cyril Byrne gives a lecture at the B.I.S Irish Heritage Lecture Series titled “Before and After the Great Famine: The Irish of Atlantic Canada”. Cyril Byrne talks about the famine in two periods- immediately before and after the famine. Changes were drastic in Ireland’s socio-economic and political structure. He speaks about the Land system, penal laws and Migration as result of the famine.

: Bernard Creamer : Altars, Churches, and Fine Buildings; This is a lecture by Eric Creamer titled “Bernard Creamer: Altars, Churches, and Fine Buildings”, where he discusses farming, Souris, immigration, education, East Point, religion, parishes, convents, church fire, construction and building of a church, Kelly’s Cross, and other life events of Bernard Creamer.

: Bishop Francis Clement Kelley: A Romantic Adventurer; This is a lecture by James Kelly titled “Bishop Francis Clement Kelley: A Romantic Adventurer”. James Kelly discusses the life of Francis Clement Kelley, reads from a biography of Francis Clement Kelley, Kelley’s involvement in Mexican communism, the “poison banquet”, religion, controversy, World War II and other topics involving Bishop Francis Clement Kelly and his lifetime

: Celtic Christianity; This is a lecture by Dr. Brendan O’Grady titled “Celtic Christianity”, where he discusses Celtic regions, secular history, church, confirmation, disagreements, ancient celtic life isolation, kingship, the spiritual world, creation, and passing down of religious ideas, as well as other various topics to do with Christianity and Celtic life.

: County Monaghan In Prose, Poetry, and History; Brendan O’Grady gives a lecture titled “County Monaghan In Prose, Poetry, and History” in which he gives A literary visit to County Monaghan featuring views of writers and poets like Patrick Kavanaugh, and William Carleton, and historians Shane Leslie, Carolan Rushe, Peadar Livingstone, and Seamus McCluskey, Illustrated with sides.

: D'Arcy McGee: Irish Patriot? Canadian Nationalist; CONTENT ADVISORY: This recording contains occasional profanity that some users may find offensive. This is a lecture by Cyril Byrne titled "D'Arcy McGee: Irish Patriot? Canadian Nationalist”, where Cyril Byrne talks about McGee’s history and early life, confederation, shares a Morgan family legend, talks about temperance, Ireland, America, politics, violence, Canadian government and wars. The lecture also includes discussion of Joseph Howe, Charles Tupper, Catholic schools and parliament as well as other topics relating to D’Arcy McGee.

: Eillan A' Phrionnsa: The Gaelic Community of Prince Edward Island; This is a lecture by Dr. Michael Linkletter titled “Eillan A' Phrionnsa: The Gaelic Community of Prince Edward Island”, where he discusses Scottish Gaelic communities, early settlers, the Gaelic language, 1855 census, importance of poetry, Gaelic newspapers, discrimination and Gaelic influence on English citizens of PEI. The lecture also covers various other topics to do with the early Scottish Gaelic communities of PEI.

: Faeries, Banshees, and Corpses: Standing on the Threshold of the Otherworld; This is a lecture by Kenneth Nilsen titled “Faeries, Banshees, and Corpses: Standing on the Threshold of the Otherworld”, where he discusses mythical creatures, Irish beliefs and rituals, Irish proverbs, describing the otherworld, leprechauns and banshees, and telling stories about the creatures and beliefs. The lecture also includes stories of Irish wakes and celebrations of life.

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