Irish Society of the National Capital Region

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The Irish Society promotes and strengthens Irish/Irish Canadian culture and heritage through a variety of events throughout the year, such as the annual Ottawa Irish Festival which takes place every March. Our membership and volunteers support the Irish/Irish Canadian community in the Ottawa-Gatineau area.

Find out how you can get involved!

The Irish Society’s activities include:

Ottawa Irish Festival (previously Irish Week) held annually in mid-March, featuring a variety of cultural and social events, including the annual St. Patrick’s Parade and Party.
publication of our members' newsletter - Irish Society / NCR Newsletter
Celtic Cross Memorial commemoration
other cultural, 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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The Irish Society of the National Capital Region was founded in 1957 and later incorporated in the province of Ontario on March 6, 1995 (Ontario Corporation Number 1119278), as a non-profit charitable corporation.

Irish Society Constitution

Revised at September 18, 2018 AGM ~ Please click here to view.

Vision

The focal point for everything Irish in the National Capital Region

Mission Statement

To strengthen the Irish/Irish-Canadian community
To promote Irish culture and heritage
To promote the interests of the Irish/Irish-Canadian community
To create a greater awareness of the Irish Society within the college and university community
To provide appropriate financial support to members of The Society, as required.