Charitable Irish Society of Halifax
# Charitable Irish Society of Halifax

The Charitable Irish Society of Halifax is a historic society in Halifax, Nova Scotia which was established in 1786. The Society assists those on low-income and holds other charitable events. Many of the most prominent members of Nova Scotia have been members of the Society.

## Notable members

* Robert Field (painter)
* John Albro
* Richard Bulkeley
* Joseph Howe
* Edward Kenny
* John George Pyke - childhood survivor of the Raid on Dartmouth (1751)
* John Sparrow David Thompson - Prime Minister of Canada
* Richard John Uniacke
