The Catherine Polson Memorial Scholarship for Community Activism
The scholarship is open to Montrealers of Irish descent aged between 18-25, enrolled full-time in a post-secondary school (CEGEP, Trade School, University), and active in helping the Irish Community of our city. The applicant must be in good standing in their respective school.
What is required in the application:
- A short description (250 words or less) of your involvement in the Irish Community, and how your actions are helping improve those within said group.
- 1 letter of reference with contact information from someone who can testify to your community endeavors.
- The most recent school transcript.
- A description of Irish background.
Applications will be accepted each year, with the recipient being announced at the UIS’ General Meeting in September. The recipient will be awarded a $1,500 scholarship, as well as a 1-year membership to the UIS. Attendance at subsequent general meetings is not required but would be appreciated.
Application Process:
Applications are available for download and the timeframe for applying is August 20th – Sept 15th at 6PM.
Candidates meeting all requirements (as outlined on the application) will have their applications forwarded to the Selection Committee and selected no later than September 15th and the winner will be announced. The winner will be presented with their cheque on Sept 29th at the United Irish Societies’ General Meeting.
Applications can be emailed to:
Selection Process:
- A panel of three (3) members comprising of people from Montreal’s Irish Community will be chosen to decide which of the applicants best represents the values, commitment, and determination of our people, and who shows a concentrated effort to continue to promote our culture.
- The decision will be made no later than September 15th, and the announcement will be made at the UIS’ General Meeting on October 23rd, 2024.
- The winner will receive a cheque for $1,500, as well as a one (1) year membership to the UIS.
- The Selection Committee’s decision is final.
- The person chosen cannot run in subsequent years. Those not chosen may reapply in the following years.
The United Irish Societies of Montreal has organized a contest to select a Queen and Court for the annual parade since 1956. Originally it was called the Queen’s Pageant and was held at the Sailor’s Club in Old Montreal. Today the Selection Evening is a public speaking event offering an opportunity for women 18 – 25 years of age to explore their Irish roots and their community and network with the who’s who of Montreal.
For event information – please go to https://unitedirishsocieties.ca/event/2024-queenselection/
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If you like to participate in the event as a contestant – you can fill out this electronic application form or please reach out to Elizabeth Quinn ( equinn17@videotron.ca – 514-894-5087) or Colleen Murphy (cmurphy2_3@msn.com – 514-885-7365) by email or phone and they can answer any questions you might have.
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Here are the Award winners for the 2024 Montreal St-Patrick’s Parade – Congratulations to ALL !
| TROPHY, BEST OF | TROPHÉE, MEILLEUR DE | Name of Group | Nom du groupe |
| SIMON MCDONAUGH (Grand Prize/Grand prix) | Les Titans de Québec |
| OUT OF TOWN | HORS DE LA VILLE + | Les Titans de Québec |
| MILITARY | MILITAIRE | The Black Watch (RHR) of Canada Pipes & Drums |
| AUTHENTIC IRISH | AUTHENTIQUE IRLANDAIS | Erin Sports Association |
| BAND | ORCHESTRE | Ottawa Caledonian Pipes & Drums |
| COMMERCIAL | CN – Canadian National Railway Company |
| MARCHING | MARCHE | Black Watch Association Pipe & Drums |
| AMATEUR | Lester B. Pearson School Board |
| IRISH DANCING | DANSE IRLANDAISE | Costello Irish Dance |
| MEDIA | Virgin Radio |
| YOUTH | JEUNESSE | École Socrates-Démosthène |
On Saturday Feb 3rd, 2024, we held our annual Queen Selection Evening and crowned the 2024 Queen & Court! This wonderful group of women will represent the Irish community during this Irish season, and we are so lucky to have them.
All contestants in last night’s public speaking contest did wonderfully – the judges had a very difficult task when selecting the final 5.
Congratulations once again!
Queen Chloe Miller
Princess Julia Rochford
Princess Madison Lalonde
Princess Mia Simard
Princess Shaeleigh Rose Spracklin
Photo credits to Peter McCabe.
Click Here to Purchase TicketsFor event information – please go to https://unitedirishsocieties.ca/event/2024-uis-parade-queen-selection-night/
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If you like to participate in the event as a contestant – you can fill out this electronic application form or please reach out to Elizabeth Quinn ( equinn17@videotron.ca – 514-894-5087) or Colleen Murphy (cmurphy2_3@msn.com – 514-885-7365) by email or phone and they can answer any questions you might have.
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Since last year some hard work has gone into creating the new iParade.ca Portal where all Participants, Vendors, and Spectators can go to get all the information needed
for the Montreal St-Patricks Parade. Have a look at http://iparade.ca
Click Here to Purchase TicketsThe UIS / Catherine Polson Memorial Scholarship for Community Activism is open to Montrealers of Irish descent aged between 18-25, enrolled full-time in a post-secondary school (CEGEP, Trade School, University), and active in helping the Irish Community of our city. The applicant must be in good standing in their respective school.
What is required in the application:
- A short description (250 words or less) of your involvement in the Irish Community, and how your actions are helping improve those within said group.
- 1 letter of reference with contact information from someone who can testify to your community endeavors.
- The most recent school transcript.
- A description of Irish background.
Applications will be accepted each year, with the recipient being announced at the UIS’ General Meeting in September. The recipient will be awarded a $1,500 scholarship, as well as a 1-year membership to the UIS. Attendance at subsequent general meetings is not required but would be appreciated.
Application Process:
Applications are available for download and the timeframe for applying is August 22nd – Sept 12th at 6PM.
Candidates meeting all requirements (as outlined on the application) will have their applications forwarded to the Selection Committee and selected no later than September 15th and the winner will be announced. The winner will be presented with their cheque on October 23rd at the General Meeting of the United Irish Societies of Montreal.
Applications can be emailed to:
Selection Process:
- A panel of three (3) members comprising of people from Montreal’s Irish Community will be chosen to decide which of the applicants best represents the values, commitment, and determination of our people, and who shows a concentrated effort to continue to promote our culture.
- The decision will be made no later than September 15th, and the announcement will be made at the UIS’ General Meeting on October 23rd, 2022.
- The winner will receive a cheque for $1,500, as well as a one (1) year membership to the UIS.
- The Selection Committee’s decision is final.
- The person chosen cannot run in subsequent years. Those not chosen may reapply in the following years.
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La bourse commémorative Catherine Polson de SIU pour l’activisme communautaire est ouverte aux Montréalais d’origine irlandaise âgés de 18 à 25 ans, inscrits à temps plein dans un établissement d’enseignement postsecondaire (CEGEP, école de métiers, université) et actifs dans l’aide à la communauté irlandaise de notre ville. Le candidat doit être en règle dans son établissement d’enseignement.
Ce qui est demandé dans le dossier de candidature :
– Une brève description (250 mots ou moins) de votre participation à la communauté irlandaise et de la façon dont vos actions contribuent à améliorer la situation des membres de ce groupe.
– 1 lettre de recommandation avec les coordonnées d’une personne qui peut témoigner de vos efforts au sein de la communauté.
– Le plus récent relevé de notes.
– Une description de vos origines irlandaises.
– Les candidatures seront acceptées chaque année et le nom du lauréat sera annoncé lors de l’assemblée générale de l’ISU en septembre. Le lauréat recevra une bourse de 1 500 dollars, ainsi qu’une adhésion d’un an à l’ISU. La participation aux assemblées générales suivantes n’est pas obligatoire mais serait appréciée.
TÉLÉCHARGER LE DOSSIER DE CANDIDATURE
Processus de candidature :
Les dossiers de candidature peuvent être téléchargés. La période de candidature s’étend du 22 août au 12 septembre à 18 heures.
Les candidats qui remplissent toutes les conditions (telles que décrites dans le dossier de candidature) verront leur dossier transmis au comité de sélection et seront sélectionnés au plus tard le 15 septembre, date à laquelle le gagnant sera annoncé. Le gagnant recevra son chèque le 23 octobre lors de l’assemblée générale des United Irish Societies of Montreal.
Les candidatures peuvent être envoyées par courrier électronique à l’adresse suivante
Processus de sélection :
– Un jury composé de trois (3) membres de la communauté irlandaise de Montréal sera choisi pour décider lequel des candidats représente le mieux les valeurs, l’engagement et la détermination de notre peuple, et qui fait preuve d’un effort concentré pour continuer à promouvoir notre culture.
– La décision sera prise au plus tard le 15 septembre et l’annonce sera faite lors de l’assemblée générale de l’ISU le 23 octobre 2022.
– Le lauréat recevra un chèque de 1 500 $, ainsi qu’une adhésion d’un (1) an à l’ISU.
– La décision du Comité de sélection est définitive.
– La personne choisie ne peut pas se présenter les années suivantes. Les personnes non retenues peuvent se représenter les années suivantes.
Another successful UIS Queen Selection Evening! A HUGE congrats to all contestants.
More photos to come of the event, but we want to officially congratulate the newly crowned Queen & Court of 2023!
Queen:
Samara O’Gorman
Princesses:
Olivia Dawe
Caeleigh McDonald
Julia Meikle Rochford
Shaeleigh Rose Spracklin
For event information – please go to https://unitedirishsocieties.ca/event/2023-uis-parade-queen-selection-night/
Get your tickets for the event at – https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/5658459
If you like to participate in the event as a contestant – please reach out to Elizabeth Quinn ( equinn17@videotron.ca – 514-894-5087) or Colleen Murphy (cmurphy2_3@msn.com – 514-885-7365) by email or phone and they can answer any questions you might have.
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