title: Charitable Irish Society of Halifax
text: # 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
  