The collection contains recordings of lectures delivered at the BIS Hall (now the Irish Cultural Centre) in Charlottetown during the years 1987 - 2011 on various aspects of Irish heritage and culture both in PEI and in Ireland.
Benevolent Irish Society - Lecture Series Collection
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- Type:Event
- Abstract:This is a lecture by John Cousins titled "The Worthy Heirs of Larry Gorman", where he tells jokes and stories, introducing famous folk singers and songwriters, with a focus on James H Fitzgerald, John Doyle, Dan Reilly, and Harold Doyle, among other Irish folk singers and influencers.
- Date Recorded:2003-03-07
- Duration:01:24:13
- Type:Event
- Abstract:This is a lecture by Justice Kelly titled "Some Observations on Early Irish Celtic Farming Society", where he discusses celtic society, law systems, farming culture, Celtic influence on farming, land ownership, sheep, beekeeping, bread making, polygamy, children's legal rights and various other topics to do with the Celtic influence More
- Date Recorded:2003-04-23
- Duration:01:35:10
- Type:Event
- Abstract:This is a lecture by Marion Reid titled "Irish...and Proud of It!" where she discusses Irish passion and imagination, family influence, farming, politics, horses, tradition and death. Marion introduces her grandchildren who play music and sing songs. The last half of the lecture, Marion discusses her lengthy career as a schoolteacher More
- Date Recorded:2003-03-21
- Duration:01:23:35
- Type:Event
- Abstract:This is a lecture by Edward Fitzgerald titled "Growing up Irish in West Prince County", where he discusses his childhood, family members, family politics, hardness mixing with kindness, building a home, Irish tradition, and reads from a short storybook. The lecture reflects Edward's upbringing in West Prince County and the influence More
- Date Recorded:2003-03-28
- Duration:01:22:07
- Type:Event
- Abstract: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 More
- Date Recorded:2003-02-14
- Duration:01:14:43
- Type:Event
- Abstract: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.
- Date Recorded:2003-02-21
- Duration:01:33:21
- Type:Event
- Abstract:Edward MacDonald discusses the topic called "A Love Gone Bad? Edward Whelan and the Irish Catholics of PEI" at the B.I.S. Irish Heritage Lecture Series. In his lecture Edward speaks about Edward Whelan who was a renowned newspaper orator and journalist and his relationship with Irish people. Edward places a lot of emphasis and details More
- Date Recorded:2003-02-28
- Duration:01:21:49