What's on? April community news

• Thursdays April 2 , 9, 16 - Weekly Irish traditional music and dance classes

15 instrumental classes - all main Irish traditional instruments, set and step dancing, traditional singing,, from beginner to advanced levels.

Every Thursday evening from 6:30 pm till 11:30 pm (bar and sandwiches on-site, opening at 6.00 pm)

Reduced rates for young generation (under 26). Free trial workshop. For more info and access (door code), please contact us at contact@association-irlandaise.org

• Thursdays April 2 , 9, 16 -(from 9.30 pm) - Weekly free traditional music session at the Association's premises (slow and fast-pace)

Open to all musicians. Free entry. Bar and sandwiches on-site. For more info and access (door code), please contact us at contact@association-irlandaise.org

• Saturday 11 April - Monthly workshop "Around the Irish accordion"

One Saturday per month, a 3-hour workshop dedicated to learning the Irish accordion and its repertoire. Open to accordionists as well as all traditional instruments to take pleasure in playing together the standards of the Irish accordion repertoire.

11: 45 to 2:15 pm and 2:45 to 3:15 pm at the Copper Pub 4, impasse de la Gaîté (75014).

Free trial workshop. Registration fees apply for annual subscription. For more info, please contact us at contact@association-irlandaise.org

This April workshop will be followed by a concert of Irish music held on site, after the workshop, at 5:00 pm, by our accordion teacher, Julia Kersual, with her trio Ladies'choice (fiddle, accordion, clarinet). (free entry on pre-registration, limited seats).

https://framaforms.org/concert-raconte-ladies-choice-trio-samedi-11-avril-2026-1773227395

Soirée Celtique

• Friday 24 April, 20h30, Château Prat De Cest, 11100, Bages

An evening of Irish and Occitanie dance demonstration, songs and music by the Folk Band “Harry Védercho Trio”.

• Creative Writing Workshop / Sunday 12th April 5pm CET / Online

Exclusive online workshop. In French (for intermediate level and above). No prior experience required in creative writing. Designed as an introduction to creative writing in French, specifically conceived for those who wish to deepen their relationship with the French language through creativity rather than through a purely academic approach. Tickets : €25

https://mnanaheireann.com/event/introduction-to-creative-writing-paris/

• Discover FRANCE Workshop / Tuesday 21st April 6pm CET / Online

Moving to France – or recently arrived? This one-hour live online workshop (in English) with Les Ateliers FL will give you a clear, practical overview of French society and everyday life in France, to help you navigate your new environment with confidence. Free registration https://mnanaheireann.com/event/discover-france-online-workshop/

Lunch & Learn

• Wednesday 15 April, 12h15

Time to connect, learn from Castlebrook, and network over lunch.