Aloysisus taught Irish language class in St. John's, reported by The Trident

Aloysisus's grandmother was a native Irish speaker and he learnt this language through booklets and records. In 1970, Aloysisus took an Irish grammar course at Memorial University. He started teaching Irish in St. John's in 1979 and tried to promote Irish-Newfoundland culture.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Mannion,Maura
Other Authors: Thorburn, Paul, O'Brien Aloysius, 1915-2008, was born in St. John's, NL and the last descendant of the O'Brien Family. His mother's family came from Waterford and his father's family from Kilkenny in Ireland. He was a farmer and also taught himself the Irish Gaelic and botany. During his life, He was active in preserving and promoting the Irish-Newfoundland culture and traditions.
Format: Journal/Newspaper
Language:unknown
Published: 1982
Subjects:
Education
Languages
O'Brien,Aloysius
1915-2008
Newfoundland
Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/ich_avalon/id/6052
Description
Summary:Aloysisus's grandmother was a native Irish speaker and he learnt this language through booklets and records. In 1970, Aloysisus took an Irish grammar course at Memorial University. He started teaching Irish in St. John's in 1979 and tried to promote Irish-Newfoundland culture.

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