Pat Quinn - The Irish Diaspora loses a favourite icon

Pat Quinn July 1st, 1935 - November 23rd, 2009 Toronto's Irish community has lost an icon that will live on fondly in our collective memories for many a day. Had he lived, Pat would have been 75 on Canada Day in a country that he loved dearly....

Saturday, 28 November 2009 | 827 hits | Print | PDF |  E-mail | Read more

Debra Kelly-Ennis, President & CEO, Diageo Canada invites Canadians to celebrate Guinness 250th Birthday

It is 250 years (on September 24th) since Arthur Guinness established the iconic brand that is synonymous with Ireland. Nowadays the Guinness brand is a proud member of Diageo's world class collection of premium beverage alcohol brands.

Wednesday, 29 July 2009 | 1443 hits | Print | PDF |  E-mail | Read more

An Interview with Oliver Murray, Chair, Ireland Fund of Canada

Oliver Murray is the new Chair of the Ireland Fund of Canada. Irish Connections Canada caught up with Oliver in his office in downtown Toronto where he holds the position of President and CEO, Brandes Investment Partners.   ICC:   ...

Thursday, 30 July 2009 | 936 hits | Print | PDF |  E-mail | Read more

An Feadog – The Whistle

Over fifty years later, The Whistle has left an indelible mark on my soul and my persona. Anyone who knows me will tell you Lockie is rarely late for an appointment, and if he is, there is usually a very good reason.   I had just started...

Thursday, 30 July 2009 | 683 hits | Print | PDF |  E-mail | Read more

Discover Your Irish-Canadian Roots

For two days last November, the Library and Archives Canada (LAC) hosted the Irish Studies Symposium 2008 in Ottawa (there was one in 2006).   Over sixty people crowded into a room to participate in workshops led by academics who have studied...

Thursday, 30 July 2009 | 596 hits | Print | PDF |  E-mail | Read more