Irish community in Montreal

One of Montreal’s oldest communities.

Overview

The Irish settled heavily during the 1840s Famine migration, building neighbourhoods such as Griffintown, Pointe-Saint-Charles and Verdun. They helped shape the working-class city and its English-speaking Catholic institutions.

Montreal’s St. Patrick’s Day parade is among the oldest in North America, and the Black Rock commemorates the Famine dead.

Associated neighbourhoods

Griffintown Verdun Pointe-Saint-Charles

Cultural institutions & landmarks

St. Patrick’s Basilica
The Black Rock (Irish Famine memorial)
St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Businesses serving this community

BGL Brokerage

Real Estate Agents · in Old Montreal

A family customs brokerage and international freight forwarder, founded in 1978.

Since 1978 →

Épices & Tout

Specialty food & grocers · in Longueuil

A specialty food shop in Old Longueuil, opened in 2019: European and Quebec products.

Since 2019 →

Eircan Associates — JPDO

Accountants · in Westmount

An independent accounting firm founded in 1994, offering accounting and cloud-based support to small businesses. Now practising as JPDO.

Since 1994 →

Related communities

Scottish community →English-speaking community →

A general historical and cultural overview, for information.