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- 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
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.
- 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
- The Ottawa 2010 St. Patrick's Parade award winners are:
- Best Marching Band - Les Titans de Quebec, Quebec QC
- Best Band - Brockville Lions Steel Band, Brockville ON
- Best Float - Hintonburg Economic Development Committee / Carleton Tavern, Ottawa ON'
- Best of all other entries - Gary Scarf with horse and carriage
Ottawa Rose of Tralee - Irish Society of the National Capital Region is proud to announce Laura Hay will be the 2010 Ottawa representative at the annual Rose of Tralee Festival in Ireland. Laura will first compete in a regional event in Portlaois in June. Laura was sponsored by the Irish Society of the National Capital Region. Congratulations Laura.
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