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Ireland, Iceland, and "Ireland the Great"
  • 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
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  • Date Recorded:2005-11-11
  • Duration:01:26:58
In search of Celtic Christianity: A Twenty-First Century Dilemma
  • 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
Imported Celtic Song Into P.E.I
  • 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
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  • Date Recorded:2005-11-25
  • Duration:01:35:51
Growing up Irish in West Prince County
  • 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
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  • Date Recorded:2003-03-28
  • Duration:01:22:07
From Fireside to Fireside: Irish Folktales and the Irish Literary Revival
  • 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
From Farmer To Teacher-Changing Times In one Island Irish Community
  • 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
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  • Date Recorded:2008-01-07
  • Duration:01:23:34
Famous Irish Churchmen from PEI
  • 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
Faeries, Banshees, and Corpses: Standing on the Threshold of the Otherworld
  • 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
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  • Date Recorded:1995-03-31
  • Duration:01:07:54
Eillan A' Phrionnsa: The Gaelic Community of Prince Edward Island
  • 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
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  • Date Recorded:2006-11-10
  • Duration:01:35:26
D'Arcy McGee: Irish Patriot? Canadian Nationalist
  • 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
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  • Date Recorded:2003-02-14
  • Duration:01:14:43
County Monaghan In Prose, Poetry, and History
  • 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
Clients of God and Earthy Heretics
  • 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
Bishop Francis Clement Kelley: A Romantic Adventurer
  • 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
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  • Date Recorded:1995-04-07
  • Duration:01:26:59
Bernard Creamer : Altars, Churches, and Fine Buildings
  • 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
Before and After the Great Famine: The Irish of Atlantic Canada
  • 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
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  • Date Recorded:1995-03-18
  • Duration:01:34:12