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June 2, 2026Mayor Olivia Chow presents key to the city to philanthropist Robert G Kearns
On May 28, 2026, Mayor Olivia Chow presented the Key to the City to philanthropist and businessman Robert G. Kearns, during the Canada Ireland Foundation’s Bealtaine Theatre Festival. The key recognizes Robert’s contributions to strengthening cultural ties between Canada and Ireland. Robert played a pivotal role as founder of the Canada Ireland Foundation and we are grateful for […]
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May 11, 2026Preview: The Bealtaine Theatre Festival brings a bold slice of contemporary Irish theatre to Toronto
Irish contributions to the theatre are as storied as they are influential: Oscar Wilde, George Bernard Shaw, W.B. Yeats, Lady Gregory, Samuel Beckett and, more recently, Martin McDonagh, Enda Walsh, Marina Carr, Conor McPherson — it’s like the Avengers of tragicomedy. Apart from these big names, Ireland has a vibrant independent theatre scene that’s far less […]
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March 18, 2026Government of Canada invests in cultural infrastructure for the Canada Ireland Foundation
Cultural diversity is one of Canada’s greatest assets. We are therefore proud to provide spaces where this diversity can be expressed: spaces that celebrate culture, heritage and identity in all their diversity, while fostering a strong and dynamic economy. Today, Chi Nguyen, Member of Parliament (Spadina–Harbourfront), announced $726,126 in support for the Canada Ireland Foundation […]
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March 17, 2026St. Patrick’s Day Interview with CBC
Canada Ireland Foundation’s Executive Director, William Peat, sat down with CBC Metro Morning this St. Patrick’s Day to discuss the upcoming Bealtaine Theatre Festival, as well as our “jewel box on the waterfront”, the Corleck – a new venue for arts, heritage and cultural programming opening this November. Listen Here.