United Irish Societies of Montreal
PO Box 97544 H4G 3M6 Verdun, QC, Canada

2021 - Parade Cancellation With a heavy heart and careful consideration, the United Irish Societies of Montreal Executive Committee (Organizers of the Montreal St-Patrick Parade) has cancelled the 2021 St. Patrick’s Parade scheduled for March 14th, 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. At this time, the health and safety of the Montreal community is our greatest priority. We must act in the best interest and well-being of all organizers, volunteers, participants, and spectators.... Though we are disappointed to announce the cancellation, we will monitor the situation. If public safety rules allow large gatherings at any point in 2021, we reserve the right to hold the parade on an alternate date. Montreal's St Patrick's Parade has been held since 1824 and the United Irish Societies have had the honour of hosting it since 1929. There is a responsibility to our members, community, history and ensure the continuity of this event and we take this responsibility very seriously. We thank our members, sister societies, and partners for their support and understanding and we wish you all a Happy St. Patrick’s Day on March 17th, 2021. Kevin Tracey VP Advertising & Public Relations - The United Irish Societies of Montreal Organizers of the 198th Montreal St-Patrick's Day parade ___________________________________ 2021 - défilé annulé C'est avec le cœur lourd et une considération attentive que le comité exécutif des Sociétés irlandaises unies de Montréal (organisateurs du défilé de la St-Patrick de Montréal) annule le défilé de la St-Patrick prévue pour le 14 mars 2021, en raison de la pandémie COVID-19. En ce moment, la santé et la sécurité de la communauté montréalaise est notre plus grande priorité. Nous devons agir dans le meilleur intérêt et bien-être de tous les organisateurs, bénévoles, participants et spectateurs. Bien que nous soyons déçus d'annoncer l'annulation, nous surveillerons la situation. Si les règles de sécurité publique permettent la tenue de grands rassemblements à un moment quelconque en 2021 - nous nous réservons le droit de tenir le défilé à une autre date. Le défilé de la Saint-Patrick de Montréal a lieu depuis 1824 et les United Irish Societies ont l'honneur de l'accueillir depuis 1929. Nous avons une responsabilité envers nos membres, la communauté, l'histoire et assurons la continuité de cet événement et nous prenons cette responsabilité très au sérieux. Nous remercions nos membres, nos sociétés sœurs et nos partenaires pour leur soutien et leur compréhension et nous vous souhaitons à tous une bonne fête de la Saint-Patrick le 17 mars 2021. Kevin Tracey Vice-président de la publicité et relations publiques - Sociétés irlandaises unies de Montréal Organisateurs du 198e défilé de la St-Patrick de Montréal

We learned today that Alouettes de Montréal legend John Bowman's time with the team is over. Here he is in 2012 at a VERY warm #MTLSTPaddys Parade. We hope we'll see him around town when it's safe to be around each other around town.

REMINDER to our members - General Meeting tonight at 7PM. See you there?

#tbt grabbed this photo from Verdunites Unite - upper left coach is longtime member Lorne Ulley from Verdun. Community engagement courses through our veins.

Our friends at the Erin Sports Association are having a charity raffle (Draw on Sunday of this week). Read the post below for more details.

Time is running out to Donate to the United Irish Societies Christmas basket Fund and Raffle. The drawing will take place on Sunday November 22nd, 2020. Now more than ever the UIS Christmas Baskets program will be needed by many individuals and families less fortunate. No Raffle tickets will be sold this year, instead the UIS is accepting cash donations to purchase Grocery gift cards and gifts for families. Please read the note attached by Cathy Doyle for details on how to donate. Many thanks in advance to all of you and Cathy and her volunteers for making this happen.

Thoughts from our historian on Father John's passing & links to tonight's interfaith service and Monday's funeral.

We are shocked and saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Father John Walsh yesterday. Father John was Grand Marshal in 2011 and Irishman of the Year in 2019. Here are a few photos