UIS is looking for the next Montreal 196th Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Queen contestants

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The United Irish Societies of Montreal is looking for candidates for the 196th St Patrick’s Parade Queen selection.

The United Irish Societies of Montreal is looking for contestants to join in this public speaking contest to determine who will represent us as the 196th St Patrick’s Parade Queen and Court. Contestants and winners not only benefit from learning more of their Irish heritage, network within and outside the community but the Queen also is award a trip for two to Ireland. 

Who can apply: All women aged 18 – 25 with Irish heritage living in the greater Montreal area

Application deadline: January 15, 2019

Contact information: Please contact Colleen Murphy at cmurphy2_3@msn.com or Elizabeth Quinn at equinn17@videotron.ca

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The actual event takes place February 2, 2019

Tickets can be purchased to this fun evening of song & dance here: http://unitedirishsocieties.ca/event/2019-queens-selection-evening/

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