The St. Patrick's Society of Montreal was founded in 1834 to unite the members of the Irish Canadian community and to promote the charitable, educational, and cultural interests of the community.
http://www.stpatricksociety.com/2008/en/view_page.php?idpage=9&langue=en

The Irish Protestant Benevolent Society was established in 1856. To date in partnership with S.T. Patricks Society and other's helped Being Irish O'Quebec which was produced by the McCord Museum. It also aided in the Completion of a Protestant Chapel on Grosse Isle. It is quite involved in its many Community Activities. http://www.irishpbs.ca/index.html

 The United Irish Societies of Montreal runs the Montreal S.t. Patricks Day Parade since 1928.
 United Irish Societies de Montréal est l’organisme responsable de l’organisation du défilé de la St-Patrick de Montréal depuis   1928. http://montrealirishparade.com/

 The Ireland-Canada Chamber of Commerce reflects an Irish dimension of the Canadian business community.
La Chambre de commerce Irlande -Canada se veut le reflet de la dimension irlandaise du monde  des affaires canadien. http://icccmtl.com/index.html

Cine Gael Montreal organizes the largest annual Irish film series in North America. The series is held each Spring at Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec. http://www.cinegaelmontreal.com/home.htm

Join Amber and Katia on the 1st and 15th of every month, for the best of the Irish community in Montreal. Listen on your computer or mp3 player and remember that you don't have to be Irish to enjoy the show.
http://www.cjad.com/node/998486

 The academic programs of the School focus on Ireland’s complex history and rich culture, as well as the contribution of Irish immigrants in all regions of Canada to the social, cultural, economic, religions, educational and political life of the country. 
Ses programmes d’études portent non seulement sur l’histoire complexe et la riche culture de l’Irlande, mais aussi sur la contribution des immigrants irlandais à la vie sociale, culturelle, économique, religieuse, éducative et politique du Canada.
http://cdnirish.concordia.ca/

IRISH CONCORDIA : Est. 1989
Montreal's only University Irish Cultural Student Association
http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=17507532287&v=info&ref=ts

The A.O.H. was originally organized in Ireland in 1565 to protect the Catholic Religion from Social and Political Ostracism.
Today the Ancient Order of Hibernians is a non-profit, fraternal, organisation aimed at the preservation of Irish History and the Community through working with Charitable Causes. http://aoh-montreal.com/

Innisfail Social and Sports Club of Montreal was formed in 1943. It was Originally organized as the social branch of the  A.O.H. Today they celebrate the Irish Culture through its many Activities.
http://www.aoh-montreal.com/innishome.htm

Chateauguay & Valley Irish Heritage Association originally formed in 1963 under the name Chateauguay Irish Society, nutures and promotes Irish Culture, it currently holds an Annual S.t. Patricks Day Parade in this Community on the South Shore, off the island of Montreal. http://cviha.com/

Founded in 1993 by (Dr.) Gus O'Gorman, born and raised in Galway, and the late Sean Treacy, a Dubliner, MILSC is a non-profit organization dedicated to the speaking and promotion of the Irish language.
In addition to fall and winter sessions of classes Comhrá organizes a weekend of intensive Irish language instruction in late fall in the Lower Laurentians.  http://www.comhra.org/mambo/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=27&Itemid=40

The school is a registered non-profit organization dedicated to promoting Irish music, culture, and a sense of community by holding classes and other activities like dances and workshops.
L'école est un organisme à but non lucratif dédié à la promotion de la culture irlandaise, de sa musique, et de son sens communautaire, en proposant des cours et diverses activités comme les danses traditionnelles et autres ateliers. http://www.siamsa.org/

Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann is an international organization dedicated to the preservation and enjoyment of traditional Irish music, dance, language and culture. Founded in 1951 in Ireland, Comhaltas has grown to encompass four continents, with over 400 branches worldwide (60 in North America including a Branch here in Montreal).
http://pattimcsee.com/comhaltas/?page_id=2

Bernadette Short came to Montreal from her native Dublin in early 1974 and soon became involved in teaching the Irish step dances she had learned while growing up. She is not only an Irish Dance Teacher but is also a qualified Adjudicator, much in demand  across North America. http://www.montrealirishdance.com/

Montreal Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) was established in 1948 to promote Ireland's two national sports - Gaelic Football and Hurling - to the community of Montreal.
They always welcome new members, especially those new to the sports of Hurling and Gaelic Football. You don't even have to be Irish - they have numerous nationalities represented on our Men's and Ladies' teams.  http://www.montrealgaa.com/

 The Montreal Irish played their first game in September, 1957, since then it has been a formiddable force in Rugby.
They are looking for players of any skill level to round out the 3 men’s, 2 women’s, and junior squad that they will field in the 2010 season. http://mirfc.ca/reloaded/

 

Other Montreal Irish Community Orgs:

Erin Sports Association
Mr. Barry Holdbrook, President
[email protected]

Tara Golf
Mr. John O'Shea, Past-President
[email protected]

Jeanie Johnston Educational Foundation
Mr. Leo Delaney[email protected]
www.irishfamine.ca

Montreal Irish Community Foundation
Mr. Leo Delaney, Chairman
[email protected]

Montreal Pipes and Drums
Mr. Jordie Anderson, Coordinator

Montreal St. Patrick's Foundation
Mr. Don Myles, Director

( Links courtesy of the S.t. Patricks Society of Montreal )
http://stpatricksociety.com/2008/en/view_page.php?idpage=19&langue=en

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Quebec Irish Organisation's

 

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Ce groupe à pour but de soutenir les partenaires et bénévoles du défilé de la St-Patrick à Québec, le premier depuis 1926.
They succesfully organised the first S.t. Patricks Day Parade in Quebec City since 1926 on March 22nd 2010
http://www.qcpatrick.com/

Le club de football Gaélique « Les patriotes de Québec » a été fondé en 2006, c’est un club mixte qui accueil des joueurs amateurs de tout niveau.

This Organisiation is dedicated to preserving the memory of all the Irish immigrants that came in the early 1820s and settled in the Village of St. Columban, Québec. A Crucial Part of their work is the restoration of the Irish Cementary there.
http://www.stcolumban-irish.com/index.html

S.t. Patricks Society of Richmond and Vincinity ( Eastern Townships Quebec )
Founded in 1877, their mission is to promote and celebrate the Irish Culture in that Region.
http://www.townshipsheritage.com/Eng/Org/Other/OHO_stpatricks.html

 




If there are any other Irish Cultural Organisations/ Associations that are not listed above that you know of, please leave us know and we list them here: E-mail us at [email protected]