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- 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: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 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: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: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 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 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 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