Saint-Colomban Irish Heritage Day - July 6, 2024
Join us on July 6, 2024, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Saint-Columban, Quebec for a celebration of all things Irish!
This year's event promises to be extra special as we announce some exciting news for our community.
Experience the magic of Irish culture with live music, captivating performances by Bernadette Short's Irish Dancers and an engaging exhibition showcasing our rich Irish heritage.
Take a guided tour of our historic church and cemetery, steeped in centuries of tradition and history.
We are thrilled to share that Saint-Colomban has been awarded recognition for our historic cemetery, which will now be part of the Global Irish Famine Way. Join Mayor Xavier-Antoine Lalande as he unveils this momentous announcement and reveals that Saint-Colomban will be receiving the coveted Bronze Shoes in a ceremony planned for 2025.
Event itinerary
- Cemetery tour - 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
- Tour of the stained glass windows in church - Noon and 2 pm
- Exhibition in community centre - 11:30 am to 2:30 pm
- Entertainment - Irish dancing, musicians, poetry - 11:30 am to 2:30 pm
- BBQ - 11:30 am to 2 pm
- Display of bronze shoes 11:30 am to 2:30 pm
- Speeches - 1 to 1:30 pm (Fergus Keyes, followed by St. Colomban Mayor Xavier-Antoine Lalande)
Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate our Irish roots and mark this significant milestone in our community's history. See you there!
Join us at 330 Montée de l'Eglise, Saint Columban, Quebec
