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 Robert Campbell titled "The Irish Conquest of Scotland", where he discusses Gaelic figures, languages, monastic systems, assimilation, Scottish culture, and other topics relating to Scotland and Ireland's conquest.
- Date Recorded:1991-03-18
- Duration:01:36:10
- Type:Event
- Abstract:This is a lecture by Dr. Padraig O'Siadhail titled "The Great Famine 1845-52 and Irish Folk Tradition", where he discusses potatoes and different varieties of potato, failure of potato crops and the impact on Irish people and their potato dependency. The lecture also discusses oral tradition, over drinking, religious beliefs, stigmas More
- Date Recorded:1997-04-04
- Duration:01:34:33
- Type:Event
- Abstract:This is a lecture by Edward MacDonald titled "The Fenians on Prince Edward Island?", where he discusses poems, facial features, George Coles, the Benevolent Irish Society on PEI, Fenians vs the Irishmen, government, religion, and confederation as well as other topics relating to the Fenians on PEI.
- Date Recorded:2006-12-01
- Duration:01:16:36
- Type:Event
- Abstract:This is a lecture by William Kelly titled "The Brehon Code", where he discusses Celtic ancestors, religion, laws, education, and culture as they relate to the Brehon code. He also discusses the changing of laws, judges, honor prices, hierarchical ranks, reputations, responsibility, hospitalities, and other various topics to do with More
- Date Recorded:1997-03-07
- Duration:01:18:43
- Type:Event
- Abstract:Charles Campbell presents the topic "Prince Edward's Prince: James C. McGuigan (1894-1974)" to the B.I.S. Irish Heritage Lecture Series. Campbell speaks about the early life of Cardinal McGuigan growing up in Hunter River Parish where he was educated as young boy. He then discusses post-school education where he was educated at Prince More
- Date Recorded:1996
- Duration:01:14:04
- Type:Event
- Abstract:This is a lecture by Padraig O'Siadhail titled "Katherine Hughes", where he discusses Katherine Hughes life and career, family background and history, formative life events, Canadian women in politics, Katherine's life journeys, Ireland, Canada, Charlottetown, activism and other events relating to Katherine Hughes' life.
- Date Recorded:2011
- Duration:01:20:51
- Type:Event
- Abstract:This is a lecture by Reg Porter titled "Growing Up Acadian in Irish Tignish", where he discusses family history, Lot 1, Mount Allison University, childhood and family members, Tignish, French-Irish relations, growing crops and fishing, education, religion, and being an altar boy. Reg Porter's lecture includes the playing of a song.
- Date Recorded:1996-02-16
- Duration:01:15:43
- Type:Event
- Abstract: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 More
- Date Recorded:2005-10-21
- Duration:01:35:24
- Type:Event
- Abstract: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.
- Date Recorded:2005-11-04
- Duration:01:17:39
- Type:Event
- Contributor:Arsenault, Georges
- Abstract: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 More
- Date Recorded:2007-10-26
- Duration:01:36:29
- Type:Event
- Date Recorded:1993-03-15
- Duration:01:01:31
- Type:Interview
- Abstract:This is a lecture by Brendan O'Grady titled "Ulster Immigration to PEI", where he discusses historic Ulster, acquiring land, Ireland and Scotland relations, assimilation, Father Augustus and jobs in Boston. The lecture also includes discussion about arrivals of ships, graveyards, Monaghan, Ulster immigration, families, religion, More
- Date Recorded:1995-03-03
- Duration:01:21:47
- Type:Event
- Abstract:Padraig O'Siadhail gives a lecture titled "Thomas D'arcy McGee" at the B.I.S Irish Heritage Lecture Series. In his lecture O'Siadhail talks about the life of D'arcy McGee being one entangled with politics. Although he was a brilliant poet, novelist and had charm Thomas D'arcy McGee's political was not triumphant in the end as he was More
- Date Recorded:1994-05-15
- Duration:01:11:49
- 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 Susan Brown titled "The Women's Rising; Women, Freedom, and the Rising of 1916", where she discusses women's disappearance from historical documents, political influence of women, influencing children, parliament, walkouts, crime and punishment, League of Women Delegates, women's representation in politics and More
- Date Recorded:2008-11-21
- Duration:01:21:40
- Type:Event
- Abstract:This is a lecture by Gearóid Ó hAllmhuráin titled "The Stranger's Land: The Music Irish Traditional Music", where he discusses Ireland, Emyvale, Cork, demographics, landscapes, Gaelic singing, dancing, politics, poverty, culture, and tradition. This lecture is presented partially through song singing.
- Date Recorded:1992-02-24
- Duration:01:27:04
- Type:Event
- Abstract:This is a lecture by Michael Kennedy titled "The Scots and Irish: One People?", where he discusses early census, lots on the island, Gaelic, religion, vikings, education, and Scottish-Irish relations. He also discusses colonization, propaganda, identity, legislation and other topics relating to the history of the Scottish and Irish.
- Date Recorded:1997-03-14
- Duration:01:35:47
- Type:Event
- Abstract:This is a lecture by Robert Campbell titled "The Religion of the Early Celts", where he discusses omens, religions, shares maps of origins in Europe of Celts, roles of men and roles of women. The lecture also includes determination of history through archaeology and documentation, the problems of romanticizing history, nature's impact More
- Date Recorded:1990-03-27
- Duration:01:26:05
- Type:Event
- Abstract:This is a lecture by Elizabeth Schoales titled "The Other Celts: Introducing Wales", where she discusses origins of Celt languages, evolution of language over time, keeping language orally and by documentation later, bible translations and dedications, reformation, and religion-language relations. The lecture also includes other More
- Date Recorded:2006-11-24
- Duration:00:38:59
- Type:Event
- Abstract:Charles CampBell gives a lecture at the B.I.S Irish Heritage Lecture Series titled "The Life and Legacy of Owen Connolly (1820-1887)" . Charles Campbell talks about the Life of Owen Connolly-a proprietor, farmer, merchanter and meat packer in his early days as he started out with a small scale business and made his way up to opening, More
- Date Recorded:1993-03-22
- Duration:01:11:06
- Type:Event
- Abstract:James Kelley speaks about the topic "The Life and Career of Bishop Francis Clement Kelley" at the B.I.S Irish Heritage Lecture Series. On side A of the tape he discusses the First World War, the American Great and the Napoleonic War. On side B of the tape he gives an overview of Francis Kelley, and his rise to becoming a bishop in More
- Date Recorded:2002-03-08
- Duration:01:28:53
- Type:Event
- Abstract:This is a lecture given by Dr. Brendan O'Grady about the Irish settler of PEI. His lecture includes the division of the island into 67 lots, naming the island, Patrick McGee, Thomas Debrisay, a book "The Untold Story", Monaghan settlers, public figures, shipwrecks, important landmarks in Ireland and various other topics relating to More
- Date Recorded:1987-02-24
- Duration:01:36:46
- Type:Event
- Abstract:This is a lecture by Reverend Arthur O'Shea titled "The Iona Irish". The lecture includes immigration from Irish, ties to Newfoundland, first residents in PEI, first census in PEI, town names and histories, church, settlers, elections, and the total abstinence movement. Reverend O'Shea also shares a reading from a written letter, and More
- Date Recorded:1994-03-04
- Duration:01:03:58
- Type:Event
- Abstract:Leo Campbell presents a topic called "The Churches of Kelly's Cross 1847-2004" at the B.I.S. Irish Heritage Lecture Series. In his talk Leo Campbell with the use of pictorial illustrations, Speaks about Kelly's Cross and the Catholics attitude towards Penal Laws. He speaks about some of the Priest who came to Kelly's Cross and their More
- Date Recorded:2004-03-12
- Duration:01:35:15
- Type:Event
- Abstract:This is a lecture by Joan Woods titled "The Celtic/Gaelic Harp in History", where she talks about the differences in harp types string types, history of string instruments, Greek, Finnish, Gaelic, and medieval influences on instruments. This lecture is also presented by way of playing music and sharing songs on the harp.
- Date Recorded:2004-04-01
- Duration:01:23:16
- Type:Event
- Abstract:This is a lecture by Robert Campbell titled "The Ancient Celts" in which he shares photos and stories of early Celtic lives, houses, museums and other topics to do with the history of ancient Celtic life.
- Date Recorded:1987-01-13
- Duration:01:23:29
- Type:Event
- Abstract:This is a lecture by John Cousins titled "Speaking of Larry Gorman", where Cousins presents the life of Larry Gorman through the songs Gorman wrote throughout his lifetime. The lecture includes plenty of music and singing, stories of childhood mischief, his sisters' marriages, people Larry didn't get along with, church, West Prince, More
- Date Recorded:1989
- Duration:01:59:19
- Type:Event
- Abstract:This is a short lecture by Jennie McQuaid titled "Songs and Stories from the North Side", where Jennie discusses stories of the supernatural, early medical progression, and other short stories.
- Duration:00:17:08
- 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 John Cousins titled "Prince Edward Island Folklore: An Overview with Celtic Overtones", where he John discusses folklore and customs, Celtic origins, Tom Dunn, Scottish and Gaelic influences, songs brought from Boston. This lecture is presented partially through playing music and singing.
- Date Recorded:2004-03-26
- Duration:01:22:11
- Type:Event
- Abstract:This is a lecture by Kay Diviney titled "Padraic Colum and The Drama of Story", where she discusses Colum's writing and history of poetry and theater, his identifying with peasantry, metaphorical and literal meanings. This lecture also details the books and writings by Padraic Colum and gives an overview of his life and influence.
- Date Recorded:1993-03-08
- Duration:01:35:09
- Type:Event
- Abstract:This is a lecture by Michael Linkletter titled "Modern and Ancient Celts", where he discusses locations named after Celtic origins, Gallish inscriptions, linguistic, archaeological and documentary evidence. The lecture also includes talk of cloth and tartans, languages and their dying out and being revived, and other historical facts More
- Date Recorded:2002-03-22
- Duration:01:23:34
- Type:Event
- Abstract:This is a lecture by Kenneth Nilsen titled "Macabre Tales of the Irish Supernatural", where he discusses Irish Gaelic, plays a video of Gaelic speaking, and tells stories of superstitions, Lady Augusta Gregory, witches, Joe Heeney, Irish folklore, importance of baptism, and other tales to do with folklore and supernatural happenings More
- Date Recorded:1996-03-29
- Duration:01:21:28
- Type:Event
- Abstract:This is a lecture by Jenny MacQuaid titled "John MacIntosh and the Struggle for Tenants Rights", where Jenny discusses John MacIntosh, history and immigration, marriage, occupations, politics, religion, proprietors and governors. The lecture includes also discussion about elections, landlords, tenants, and various other topics More
- Date Recorded:2008-10-31
- Duration:01:23:56
- Type:Event
- Abstract:This is a lecture by John Cousins titled "James Heran Fitzgerald: School Teacher, Song Maker, and Patriot", where he discusses prominent Irishmen James Heran Fitzgerald and Frank O'Halloran, lots of PEI, Father Patrick Doyle, education and schooling, and reads from an old diary. John Cousin's lecture is presented partially in song, More
- Date Recorded:2002-03-15
- Duration:01:23:28
- Type:Event
- Abstract:This is a lecture by William McGurk titled "Is There An Irish Personality?" where he discusses Irish myths, historic origins, Irish independence, church, famine, farming, consequences of Irish culture, and priests. The lecture also discusses CS Lewis, politics, alcohol, suffering, families, Murphy's law and celebrations of life, among More
- Date Recorded:2008-11-28
- Duration:01:01:40
- 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 Roy Johnston titled "Irish Traditional Music", where he discusses migrants of Ireland, authorities of music on PEI, the differences between fiddle and violin, differences between varieties of jigs and timing. Roy Johnston's lecture is presented partially in playing songs, jigs, and medleys.
- Date Recorded:1995-03-10
- Duration:01:17:25
- Type:Event
- Abstract:This is a lecture by Douglas Fraser titled "Irish Genealogy", where he discusses his own heritage and name, intermarriage, family histories, genealogical research, Irish folk festivals, Irish heritage, the Benevolent Irish Society in PEI, shaping Irish ancestors, Holland, and lottery assigning names to lots, as well as various other More
- Date Recorded:1989-01-01
- Duration:01:35:43
- Type:Event
- Abstract:This is a lecture by Kenneth Nilsen titled "Irish Folklore: An Overview", where he discusses history of folklores, influencers of folklore-Thomas C., Patrick Kennedy, Douglas Hyde, Thomas Hyde, James D., Shawn O'Connell, Michael They, Mary O'Keefe, Pat Malone, and other historical figures relevant to traditional Irish folk tales.
- Date Recorded:1994-03-25
- Duration:01:18:39
- Type:Event
- Abstract:Professor Brendan O'Grady gives a lecture titled "Irish Born Clergy who served in PEI" at The B.I.S Irish Lecture Series about the many Catholic, Methodist and Protestant priests and bishops that served on the Island of Prince Edward Island. He gives a detailed timeline of when the ministers, priests and bishops came, where the came More
- Date Recorded:1991-04-25
- Duration:01:31:27
- Type:Event
- Abstract:This is a lecture by Colman O'Hare titled "Ireland, Iceland, and "Ireland the Great"" , where Colman discusses vikings, religion, the Vatican, the Irish and Roman causes, chastity vs celibacy, pig latin,naming countries, and "old world charm". The lecture also includes discussion of Columbus and Cartier, lichens and inscriptions on More
- Date Recorded:2005-11-11
- Duration:01:26:58
- Type:Event
- Abstract:This is a lecture by Dr. Peter ERB titled "In Search of Celtic Christianity: A Twenty-First Century Dilemma", where he discusses early studies and Irish history, Celtic origins and religion, Glastonbury, bishops, plagues, Anglo Saxons and other topics to do with Celtic Christianity.
- Date Recorded:2006-10-27
- Duration:01:30:13
- Type:Event
- Abstract:This is a lecture by John Cousins titled "Imported Celtic Songs Into P.E.I", where he discusses poetry, the Scots, sheep, Irish travelers, Irish Rule and English Control, Larry Gorman, Fitzgeralds, Mike O'Halloran, and other influences. This lecture is presented partially through playing music and reciting poetry from early Celtic PEI More
- Date Recorded:2005-11-25
- Duration:01:35:51
- 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:This is a lecture by Kay Diviney titled "From Fireside to Fireside: Irish Folktales and the Irish Literary Revival", where Kay discusses folktales and folk culture, Gaelic, oral circumstances influence in Irish storytelling, and describes in detail the seven characters or traditional folktale.
- Date Recorded:2005-12-02
- Duration:01:11:04
- Type:Event
- Abstract:This is a lecture by Donnie Doyle titled "From Farmer To Teacher-Changing Times In one Island Irish Community", where he discusses upbringing in an Irish community, writing folklores, church, island lots, poems by O'Riley, English and Scottish ancestry, occupations, and religion. This lecture is presented partially through singing More
- Date Recorded:2008-01-07
- Duration:01:23:34
- Type:Event
- Abstract:This is a lecture given by Reverend James Kelly titled "Famous Irish Churchmen from PEI". The reverend discusses Cornelius O'Brien, John T McNally, Alfred Arthur Sinnott, Francis Clement Kelley, James Charles Mcguigan, Leo Charles Mulligan. He talks about their lives, religions, traditions, legacies and ongoings during their lives.
- Date Recorded:1998-04-28
- Duration:01:35:07
- Type:Event
- Abstract: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 More
- Date Recorded:1995-03-31
- Duration:01:07:54
- Type:Event
- Abstract: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 More
- Date Recorded:2006-11-10
- Duration:01:35:26
- 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:This is a lecture by Gearóid Ó hAllmhuráin titled "Clients of God and Earthy Heretics", where he discusses Ireland's "Dark Ages", the structure of buildings, religion, politics, philosophy, satire, demons, and myths among various other topics.
- Date Recorded:1993-03-01
- Duration:01:08:56
- Type:Event
- Abstract: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 More
- Date Recorded:1995-04-07
- Duration:01:26:59
- Type:Event
- Contributor:Creamer, Eric
- Abstract: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.
- Date Recorded:2006-11-03
- Duration:01:04:40
- Type:Event
- Abstract: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 More
- Date Recorded:1995-03-18
- Duration:01:34:12
- Type:Event
- Contributor:Schoales, Elizabeth
- Abstract: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 More
- Date Recorded:2007-01-01
- Duration:01:20:02
- Type:Event
- Date Recorded:2004-03-19
- Duration:01:04:56
- Type:Event
- Abstract:This is a lecture by Brendan O'Grady titled "A Valiant Voice: Poems by Lucy Gertrude Clarkin", where O'Grady reads poems from a collection. The poems have focus on topics like war, songs, Ireland, Belgium, prayer, peace, family, priesthood, fulfillment, PEI heritage, among many other topics. The lecture includes Brendan O'Grady's More
- Date Recorded:2007-10-19
- Duration:01:34:21
- Type:Event
- Abstract:This is a lecture by Leonard Cusack titled "A Magnificent Gift Declined", where he discusses growing up in Emyvale, Charles Dalton and his silver fox breeding,, the donation of a hospital/sanitorium, healthcare in PEI, lawyer's involvement with hospitals and other stories to do with hospitals and healthcare.
- Date Recorded:2009
- Duration:01:21:39