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Passing of Former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney

Mr. Mulroney served as Canada’s 18th prime minister, leading the nation from 1984 to 1993. 

For the benefit of students in the School of Irish Studies, he and his wife, Mila, along with their extended family created the Irene Mulroney Scholarship through the Canadian Irish Studies Foundation.  Over the years, many Irish Studies graduate students have benefitted from this prestigious scholarship which has also greatly assisted them with their specific Irish Studies research topics.

Canadian officials have confirmed that Mulroney’s state funeral will take place on March 23 in Montreal. Before then, his casket will lie-in-state in Ottawa, and lie-in-repose in Montreal.

Mulroney is survived by his wife, Mila, and four children, Caroline, Ben, Mark and Nicholas. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family during this difficult time.

Ard dheis Dé go raibh a anam
 

Passing of Paul Loftus, a longstanding and important member of the Montreal Irish Community

Originally from County Mayo, Paul Loftus came to Canada in 1971 and was always involved in the Montreal Irish community, including the Montreal Irish Rugby Football Club, the Gaelic Athletic Association, co-founder and former President of the Ireland Canada Chamber of Commerce-Montreal Chapter, President of the United Irish Societies and Grand Marshall of the Montreal St. Patrick’s Parade in 2012, as well as a Director of the Montreal Irish Monument Park Foundation.  Paul Loftus was also a Director of the St. Patrick’s Society(SPS) for many years where he was honoured with the Liam Daly Heritage Award (2021) and the SPS Community Award in 2023.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time.

Ard dheis Dé go raibh a anam


Ciné Gael Film Series 2024

The 2024 Ciné Gael Film Series continues with the film "Rose Plays Julie" (2021) written and and directed by Joe Lawlor and Christine Malloy.

Friday, March 8 at 7:15 pm at the DeSève Cinema (1400 de Maisonneuve West, Ground floor, Room LB-125).

Click for more details on the film and a link to the trailer.

 

 

St. Patrick’s Society of Montreal Annual Luncheon

The 190th Annual Saint Patrick’s Society luncheon will take place on Friday 15 March 2024. Luncheon guest speaker is Eoin Ó hÓgáin, originally from County Kilkenny, a founding partner at Power Sustainable and CEO of Power Pacific Investment. Eoin is also a fluent Irish speaker and a trustee of the Canadian Irish Studies Foundation. 

Click here for details and ticket purchases.

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