Thursday, March 8, was International Women’s Day. The Quebec Garrison Club marked it by presenting a luncheon-talk with Elizabeth Dallaire as the guest speaker. Dallaire spoke about the importance of…
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Irish Moutarde: A Celtic rock band with a twist
Irish Moutarde is a Celtic punk rock band from Quebec City who have just released their debut single entitled “The Bear and the Maiden Fair.” The single is available for…
Tradition: St. Patrick’s Day at St. Brigid’s Home
Is Irish heritage still felt among the residents at St. Brigid’s Home today? “Yes, yes, very much so,” answered Jean-François Richard, the administrative agent. “There are still many here with…
CQSB Performing Arts Festival
(Press Release) – The Central Québec School Board (CQSB) is proud to present its 9th annual High School Performing Arts Festival (PAF) on Tuesday, March 20th. PAF provides an opportunity…
St. Pat’s takes Ireland
Thursday, March 8, saw the culmination of three years of planning and organization come true as the St. Patrick’s High School Senior Girls AA Basketball team left for their trip…
Memorials and Things of Fame
1862The Morning ChronicleOur fellow citizens of Irish birth and descent have made the usual arrangements for the due celebration of the national anniversary which occurs to-day. The St. Patrick’s Society…
Backstage at the Shannon Irish Show
“It’s our culture, it’s our roots. It allows our kids to identify with something bigger than themselves”, said Tracy Knox as she adjusted her daughter’s costume. The opinion is unanimous…
Bookstores honour the Irish for St. Patrick’s Day
For St. Patrick’s Day, all things Irish are being highlighted at both of Quebec City’s English language bookstores. “As the saying goes, ‘Everyone’s Irish on St. Patrick’s Day,’ and at…
St. Patrick’s Table: Tips for a truly green holiday feast
St. Patrick’s Day could be greener than ever this year. Consider these tips for a more sustainable celebration, and your “taste of the Irish” could be as green as the…
Sleeping Beauty at the Grand Théâtre
On Sunday afternoon, the students of l’École de Danse Christiane Bélanger gave a charming performance of La Belle au bois dormant at the Grand Théâtre. From the opening scene with…