Irish Benevolent Society of London & Area

Irish Benevolent Society of London & Area Working together in harmony for the purpose of preserving our Irish heritage and performing works of benevolence. The President holds office for two years.

On March 12th, 1877 in London, Ontario, Canada, a small group of Irish born and others of Irish descent from different religions and politics organized The Irish Benevolent Society. Its purpose was, and remains, to provide opportunities for members and their friends to engage in benevolent activities and to preserve their Irish heritage. Item 17 of the Society’s Constitution and By-laws is a good

example of one of the unique features of this organization:

At the election of officers it has been a rule of the Irish Benevolent Society and shall so continue that Presidents shall be alternately Protestant and Catholic. The Executive Officers are equally representative of the Roman Catholic and Protestant religions. The ability of this group to work in harmony to the benefit of their community continues to provide a fine example of mutual respect. The Society’s history became the subject of a book entitled “The Luck of the Irish in Canada: A History of the Irish Benevolent Society of London and Middlesex” by Gordon J. Sanderson. We have created this page to further promote our mission statement and celebrate our Irish culture. We will be posting acts of kindness, events, historical information, images, art/music, videos, community connections, information on searching Irish genealogy and other Irish content. We hope you will share your stories as well!

07/15/2026
Happy Canada Day
07/01/2026

Happy Canada Day

Call me by the old familiar name.Speak of me in the easy way which you always used.Put no difference into your tone.Wear...
06/16/2026

Call me by the old familiar name.
Speak of me in the easy way which you always used.
Put no difference into your tone.
Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow.
Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes that we enjoyed together.
Play, smile, think of me, pray for me.

Hardy, Marjorie Helen (née Medd) It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Marjorie Helen Hardy (née Medd), in her 90th year. Born on the Medd family farm outside Clinton, ON, Marj grew up surrounded by the love and laughter of a large family. She later made London her home, where sh...

06/16/2026

It is with deep sadness that I inform you of the passing of Marj Hardy. She was the wife of Past President James Hardy and Daniel Hardy. Our sincere condolences to the family.

04/05/2026

The Irish Benevolent Society invites you to embrace the renewal of Easter, a time to rediscover hope and foster positive transformation in your life and community.

03/14/2026

St. Up at Cove Road for the St. Patrick's Day Celebrations.

With Best Western Plus Lamplighter Inn & Conference Centre – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉
03/14/2026

With Best Western Plus Lamplighter Inn & Conference Centre – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

03/12/2026

It is with great regret that we announce the passing of Harvey Gleason. Mr. Gleason was a former President of the Irish Benevolent Society, serving in 1998. He will be deeply missed by his family and the members of the Society.

"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal; Love leaves a memory no one can steal."

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