The Irish Society has been active in the greater Ottawa-Gatineau area in various forms since 1957. In 1995, the Society was re-organized and officially incorporated in the Province of Ontario as The Irish Society of the National Capital Region.
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Irish Day at the Ottawa Super Ex
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Lansdowne Park, Ottawa
Music, dancing and so much more! Ottawa’s Irish community comes together to celebrate our roots, history and culture.
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The Society’s main objectives are the promotion of Irish / Irish-Canadian culture and heritage, and the strengthening and support of the Irish / Irish-Canadian community in the Ottawa region.
The Society works closely with other local Irish organizations such as:
- Capital Feis
- Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann
- Ottawa Gaels Gaelic Football Club
- Ottawa Irish Rugby Club
- Tara Players Theatre of Ottawa
The Irish Society NCR also works with the Ireland Fund of Canada, and the Embassy of Ireland in Ottawa.
The Irish Society’s activities include:
- Irish Week in March featuring
- Ottawa St. Patrick’s Parade and Party
- Traditional Irish Wake, honouring past parade marshall
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- "Erin Luncheon" in support of St. Patrick’s Home of Ottawa
- "Award of Distinction Luncheon" honouring people who have made
a significant contribution to Ottawa's Irish community
- publication of our quarterly member newsletter - Ottawa Irish Voice
- operation of the ISNCR website
- promotion of local Irish events / calendar of events
- Irish language events
- operation of our Irish Senior's Drop – In Centre
- scholarships
- Celtic Cross Memorial commemoration
- a variety of social and fundraising events
An elected volunteer Board of Directors manages the affairs of the Society. Our Annual General Meeting is held in June. People interested in joining the Society, or becoming active in the activities of the Society are encouraged to contact us.
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