Memorials and Things of Fame
1849 The Morning Chronicle Last night the steam-house in Mr. Oliver’s ship-yard, St. Roch’s took fire, but the flames were promptly arrested by the active endeavours of some few …
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A Wonderful First Time at the Shannon Irish Show!
A few lines to express my appreciation to all those involved in the organization of the 2009 Irish Show that took place in Shannon last Saturday. How could I have …
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Conquest or Dialogue?
In light of the recent controversy in both the English- and French-language media concerning the National Battlefields Commission’s wish to re-enact the Battle of the Plains of Abraham to mark …
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St. Patrick’s Day Mass 5:30 PM at St. Patrick’s Patrish
A St. Patrick’s Day Mass will be held at St. Patrick’s Parish in Quebec City on March 17, at 5:30 PM...
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Who was Saint Patrick?
St. Patrick Source http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/11554a.htm Apostle of Ireland, born at Kilpatrick, near Dumbarton, in Scotland, in the year 387; died at Saul, Downpatrick, Ireland, 17 March, 493. Some sources say 460 …
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RSVP Retirement Party Announced for Mr. Rick Dollard
Mr. Rick Dollard’s retirement will be celebrated on Saturday May 2, 2009. For this occasion the organizing committee would like to invite all former students, colleagues and friends to join …
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Memorials and Things of Fame
1849 The Morning Chronicle At the General Meeting of the society of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick held in the Hall of the Parliament Buildings, it was decided that …
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Missing Saint Patrick’s Day and Quebec City and Times Gone By
When I was growing up in Quebec City, it was very important to demonstrate on St. Patrick’s Day.Because we were a small proportion of the population it was most imperative …
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Shannon Irish Show honours long-time favorite crooner
He might be singing about Clancy’s Wooden Wedding, but it’s a silver anniversary for Richard Leahy at the Shannon Irish Show this coming Saturday. The 2009 edition of the show …
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Dancing through Ireland in Shannon and living the old Irish musical tradition
The Shannon Irish Dancers will be taking the long way home at this year’s 43rd annual Irish show on Saturday.And former Shannon residents travelling back home to take part in …
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