Irish Heritage Quebec

What Irish Heritage Quebec does

Irish Heritage Quebec is a volunteer-run, non-profit cultural heritage organization founded in 1973 and based in Quebec City, Canada. Its stated mission is to promote Irish history, culture, and genealogy in the Quebec City region, where the Irish diaspora has been present since at least the 1830s. The organization serves English-speaking Irish Quebecers and history enthusiasts through monthly in-person presentations, genealogical research assistance, community gatherings, and annual participation in Quebec City's St. Patrick's Day parade. Its operations are anchored at McMahon Hall in the basement of St. Patrick's Church (1145 de Salaberry), and its activities are delivered primarily through a community-led go-to-market motion leveraging word-of-mouth, the WordPress-based website irishheritagequebec.net, and radio media appearances on CBC Quebec AM and Radio-Canada Première heure.

The organization's core "product" is a curated library of content and community programming rather than a technology platform. The website hosts a digitalized archive of historical documents — including committee minutes spanning 1831–1854, the St. Patrick's School history (1884–1961), the Quebec City 1847 Famine Relief Fund contributors list, and a library of PowerPoint presentations on Quebec-specific Irish topics (street names, cemeteries, famine history, Irish cultural figures). Notable technical components are minimal: a standard WordPress site, no proprietary technology, no mobile app, and no commercial software products. The organization's intangible assets — its localized archival records, presentation library, and community convening role — constitute its principal durable value.

Revenue mechanics are modest and undiversified: annual membership dues (recurring subscription, pricing not publicly disclosed), donations (the organization made a $3,000 donation to Moisson Québec in 2020, indicating a small donor base flowing in both directions), and book/merchandise sales at events. Most events are free to attend, refreshments are served, and membership benefits include eligibility for calendar draws and voting rights at annual meetings. The organization is governed by a nine-member Board of Directors elected to two-year terms, with Joe Lonergan serving as President, John Bertrand as Vice-President, and John O'Connor as Secretary-Treasurer. The organization's partnerships span the Irish Embassy in Canada, Parks Canada (Grosse Île National Historic Site), the National Famine Museum of Strokestown Park, the Irish Heritage Trust, Concordia University's School of Irish Studies, and the Défilé de la Saint-Patrick de Québec organizers.

Name

Irish Heritage Quebec

Legal name

Irish Heritage Quebec

Website

https://irishheritagequebec.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Irish Heritage Quebec is a volunteer-run, non-profit organization that promotes Irish history, culture, and genealogy in the Quebec City region through monthly presentations, genealogical assistance, a digitized archival library, and community events including the St. Patrick's Day parade.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cultural Heritage and Community Services

NAICS

Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712), Historical Sites (71212), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (7121), Museums (71211)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Museums & Heritage Sites (History, Science, Specialty) (BPAGAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Historic Preservation & Landmarks Conservation (BPAGAHAE), Indigenous, Ethnic & Folk Arts/Heritage Organizations (BPAGAHAI)

Keywords

• Irish heritage preservation
• Cultural community organization
• Genealogical research assistance
• Historical archives
• Community heritage events

Headquarters

HQ city

Quebec

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Irish Heritage Quebec collects annual membership dues from members. The organization holds annual meetings where members renew their memberships and participate in governance.
2. Donations: The organization accepts donations. In 2020, Irish Heritage Quebec made a $3,000 donation to Moisson Québec during the COVID-19 pandemic, demonstrating community support through charitable giving.
3. Book and Merchandise Sales: Irish Heritage Quebec sells books related to Irish heritage and history at events. They have held book sales and flea markets, with proceeds supporting organizational activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Irish Heritage Quebec is a non-profit community organization that preserves and promotes Irish history, culture, and genealogy in the Quebec City region. It offers monthly historical presentations, genealogical research assistance, digitalized historical archives, book sales, and participation in the annual St. Patrick's Day parade, with activities hosted at McMahon Hall in Quebec City.

Product overview

Irish Heritage Quebec is a cultural and heritage preservation organization, not a technology company. It does not offer technology products or services. The organization focuses on preserving Irish heritage in Quebec through activities including historical presentations, genealogical assistance, digitalized archives, and community events such as the St. Patrick's Day parade.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Monthly Historical Presentations Monthly evening presentations on Irish history, culture, and genealogy held at McMahon Hall, 1145 de Salaberry, Quebec City, open to the public free of charge with refreshments served.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Irish Embassy in CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 May 2025Ireland's Ambassador to Canada John Concannon participated in official visits to Quebec City in partnership with Irish Heritage Quebec. The Embassy facilitates access to Irish cultural content and has arranged for lecturers like Professor Mark McGowan to give presentations.
• CBC Radio One Quebec AMminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 20 May 2025CBC's Quebec AM program conducted radio interviews with Irish Ambassador John Concannon during his official visit, featuring Irish Heritage Quebec activities.
• Radio-Canada Première heureminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 20 May 2025Radio-Canada's Première heure program conducted interviews with Irish Ambassador John Concannon during his official visit to Quebec City in partnership with Irish Heritage Quebec.
• Théâtre La BordéeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Irish Heritage Quebec promoted and facilitated attendance at Théâtre La Bordée's production of 'Grosse-Île, 1847' by Émile Proulx-Cloutier, presenting a plaque of appreciation to the playwright.
• National Famine Museum of Strokestown Park, IrelandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019The National Famine Museum co-hosted the Great Famine Voices Roadshow 2019 with Irish Heritage Quebec. This international partnership brought Irish emigrants, descendants, and community members together to share family memories of the Great Hunger period.
• Irish Heritage TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019The Irish Heritage Trust co-presented the Great Famine Voices Roadshow 2019 in Quebec City with Irish Heritage Quebec, bringing together Irish diaspora communities.
• Concordia University School of Irish StudiesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Irish Heritage Quebec supported the production of 'Grosse Île; The Musical' at Concordia University's Oscar Peterson Concert Hall, which was written by John Halpin, Margaret Forrest, and Hubert Radoux.
• University of Notre Dame Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish StudiesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Irish Heritage Quebec screened the documentary '1916 The Irish Rebellion' produced by the Keough-Naughton Institute at University of Notre Dame. The documentary was narrated by Liam Neeson.
• Parks CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParks Canada is a key partner for Irish Heritage Quebec, particularly in relation to Grosse Île National Historic Site. They co-presented the Great Famine Voices Roadshow 2019 and Parks Canada held the official 175th anniversary ceremony in 2022 that Irish Heritage Quebec members attended.
• Quebec English-Speaking Communities Research Network (QUESCREN) at Concordia UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerQUESCREN researcher Lorraine O'Donnell gave a presentation on Québécois Women of Irish Descent through this academic network.
• Concordia University School of Irish StudiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConcordia University School of Irish Studies supported the production of 'Grosse Île; The Musical' and has presented various lectures through Irish Heritage Quebec.
• Défilé de la Saint-Patrick de QuébeccoreGTM or Marketing PartnerIrish Heritage Quebec participates annually in the St. Patrick's Day parade in Quebec City and holds joint activities with the parade organizers, including presentations and cemetery tours in partnership.
• Société historique de QuébecminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIrish Heritage Quebec holds draws for Société historique de Québec calendars among paid-up members at various events.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Irish Heritage Trust: Ireland-based nonprofit that co-presented the Great Famine Voices Roadshow 2019 with Irish Heritage Quebec; directly comparable as a heritage nonprofit preserving Irish cultural assets and engaging diaspora communities.
• Canadian Irish Studies Foundation: A national foundation supporting Irish Canadian studies, research, and cultural programs; comparable to Irish Heritage Quebec as an Irish-heritage nonprofit in Canada, though operating at a broader national scale rather than a single city.
• QUESCREN (Quebec English-Speaking Communities Research Network) at Concordia University: Research network supporting Quebec's English-speaking communities, including Irish Quebecers; comparable as a knowledge and research partner that has delivered presentations through Irish Heritage Quebec.
• Défi­lé de la Saint-Patrick de Québec: Organizer of Quebec City's St. Patrick's Day parade; co-hosts activities with Irish Heritage Quebec and serves a closely overlapping audience of the Irish Quebec community.
• Société historique de Québec: Local Quebec City historical society partnered with Irish Heritage Quebec via member calendar draws; comparable as a regional volunteer-run heritage nonprofit operating lectures, archives, and community events in Quebec City.
• National Famine Museum (Strokestown Park): Co-host with Irish Heritage Quebec of the Great Famine Voices Roadshow; operates as an Irish heritage museum with a focus on the Great Famine, sharing the diaspora education mission of Irish Heritage Quebec.
• Concordia University School of Irish Studies: Academic unit that produces lectures, publications, and events on Irish culture and history in Canada, including presentations featured through Irish Heritage Quebec; comparable as a community-facing Irish heritage programming partner.

Broad incumbents

• Irish Emigrant Bureau / Emigrant Support Programme: Irish government programme that funds heritage projects in Irish diaspora communities; comparable as a stakeholder in Irish heritage abroad and a funder for organizations like Irish Heritage Quebec.
• Parks Canada - Grosse Île National Historic Site: Federal operator of the Grosse Île National Historic Site, an Irish Famine memorial site in Quebec with which Irish Heritage Quebec co-hosts commemorative events; comparable as a heritage interpreter of Irish Quebec history at a much larger institutional scale.

Regional players

• Irish Canadian Cultural Association of Western Canada: Regional Irish Canadian cultural nonprofit based in Western Canada; comparable in mission to Irish Heritage Quebec but operating in a different Canadian geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/irish-heritage-quebec

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

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