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 See also Charitable Irish Society of Boston North British Society, Scots of Nova Scotia References Charitable Irish Society of Halifax - Official Website Charitable Irish Society of Halifax - Nova Scotia Archives External links Gallery of Presidents Constitution of the Charitable Irish Society of Halifax, Nova Scotia, as revised and amended in 1892 (1893) Culture of Nova Scotia