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 Irish Society Clothing
Now available with the Irish Society of the National Capital Region logo: green only in sized M, L, XL
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- Danny O'Connell Memorial Award
Each
year, the Danny O'Connell Memorial Award offers an award "to support
Ottawa Valley traditional 'old-time' or Celtic fiddlers under 25 years
of age, who demonstrate musical potential and financial need".
This year's award is $1,000, and the deadline for recepit of applications by the Community Foundation of Ottawa, is May 1, 2012.
To apply, applicants must:
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a one page letter to Community Foundation of Ottawa (suite 301, 75
Albert Street, Ottawa ON K1P 5E7) outlining their musical goals and
aspirations, their current financial situation, and why this award is
important to them
- a letter of reference from their
supporting organization (The Irish Society of the National Capital
Region), or The Ottawa Fiddling and Folk Art Society, or the Renfrew
County Fiddlers Association). (Candidate seeking a letter of reference
from the Irish Society of the National Capital Region, are to submit
their request to The Irish Society of the National Capital Region
(attention Bill Tobin), Box 5112, Ottawa ON K2C 3H4 by April 1, 2012
- some evidence of performance (CD, tape, etc) if possible
- Additional information may be obtained from Bill Tobin at past-pres@irishsocietyncr.com
- New Books of Interest
Philip Donnelly launched his new book The Eyes That Shone - From Ireland to Canada in the 1950’s
at the residence of the Irish Ambassador, Declan Kelly on April 22nd.
To quote Ambassador Kelly “It tells a story of one of the many Irish
families who, over the years, came to Canada to start a new life and,
through their hard work and determination, achieved great success in
their adopted home.” Published by General Store Publishing House,
Renfrew ON and retails for $29.95
Kevin Dooley: The Angira Legacy and The Challenge.
In these the second and third book of the Angira Trilogy, we meet
people of the Anguish Diaspora. Angira is a fictional but recognizable
Celtic island, home of crofters and miners, rough traditional and poor
on the surface, rich, complex and ancient to those who know her.
Retails for $22.95 and available online by contacting kevindooleyauthor@blogspot.com
Sharon Doyle Driedger – her new book An Irish Heart: How a Small Immigrant Community Shaped Canada
is about the immigration to Canada in the 1840’s by the Irish and their
establishment of the thriving community of Griffintown in Montréal and
the great contribution of the Irish to Canada. For more information
contact info@benmcnallybooks.com or 416-361-0032
Mike Heenan launched his new book of poetry Urban Affairs and Country Matters
March 18th at The Bytown Museum. Published by North Grenville News
Press and retails for $10.00 and available from the author at mikeheenan@rogers.com or 613-230-4640
John J. Heney launched his new book John Heney & Son – The Canadian Saga of an Ottawa Irish Family
at Ben Franklin Place, Centrepointe in Nepean on March 23rd. Never
before revealed, this richly-illustrated, surprise-filled tale tells
our colourful local history, underpinning the impact of family life and
commerce on early Ottawa and across a young Canada. Published by
General Store Publishing House, Renfrew ON and retails for $29.95.
Contact jjheney@netrover.com or 613-224-6888
Paul Mackan recently published his latest book Dream Girl Dream. Saralee is a stick-to-her-guns girl. It is fun, scary and funny, whether it is true or not is up to you. Enjoy. Available at www.publishamerica.net/product89202.html and retails for $16.95.
McCue, Craig - Rideau Whispers in Stone
- the rich personal experiences of those who built and first worked
North America's oldest active canal have been all but lost to history.
Printed in 2009 by Rusali Publishing and available at localbookstores
or at Friends of the Rideau web site www.rideaufriends.com at $19.95
Caroline Pignat's
latest book Greener Green, winner of the Governor General's Literary
Award. Written by an Irish emigrant 160 years after The Famine, Greener
Grass is a heroic story of courage, family and survival. It stokes the
memory of a time that many have forgotten and captures the spirit of a
people who deserve to be remembered. Availbale in bookstores or contact www.reddeerpress.com
- Ottawa Irish Rugby Club is looking for new players to join the club. training is on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and league games are on Saturdays.
For information see Ottawa Irish Rugby Club web site at www.ottawairishrugby.com
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