What's on? March community news

Carte blanche aux monteuses et monteurs irlandais

• Sunday 15 March, 15h, cinéma Luminor Hôtel de Ville, 20 rue du Temple 75004 Paris

Since 2016, Les Monteur.euses have been offering carte blanche to an association of film editors from a foreign country. This year, we welcome members of the Irish association I.S.E. (Irish Screen Editors). You will have the chance to discover a previously unseen documentary on a major figure in Irish music, In Time: Dónal Lunny.

The screening will be followed by a discussion with the film’s editor and several representatives from the I.S.E. association.

IN TIME : DÓNAL LUNNY de Nuala O’Connor (documentaire – 2025 – 95’) monté par Hugh Chaloner

Movie Night

• Thursday 5 March, 19h45, Maison des Européens, 5, rue Pizay, 69001 Lyon

Movie shown is Lenny Abrahamson’s Garage (2007). Free entry.

AFIL Family Friendly St Patrick’s Day Party

• Sunday 15 March, 10h-12h, Les Gamins de la Grande Cote, 53 Montée de la Grande Cote, 69001 Lyon

On the menu: face painting, storytelling, music, nibbles and coffee. Open to AFIL members (10€ to become a member onsite)

St Patrick’s 5K Run & Walk

• Saturday 21 March, 10h30, Place des Terrreaux, 69001 Lyon

A casual run (or walk) for everyone!

Ciné-club franco-irlandais “Le Vent de la Résistance”

• Wednesday 18 March, 20h30, Les 3 Luxembourg cinema, 67 Rue Monsieur le Prince, 75006, Paris

First Instalment of the Ciné-club with Les Mots Bleus, screening of the film Kneecap by Rich Peppiat, followed by a discussion on the revival of the Irish language with Darragh O Caoimh, TV presenter on TG4 and currently working as an Irish teacher at the Irish Cultural Centre in Paris. Ticket prices range from €8- €11.90, film screening in English VO, discussion will be held in French.

Link to tickets here: https://www.lestroisluxembourg.com/evenement/2198436-kneecap

A series of events will mark the month of St Patrick’s Day celebration at the AIP in partnership with Tourism Ireland and "La semaine de l'Irlande" in France.

Saint Patrick’s Concert

• Thursday 12 March, 21h00, 59, avenue Gabriel-Péri 93400 Saint-Ouen

A Franco-Irish double bill featuring 100% female musicians, with the internationally renowned Irish fiddler Sorcha Costello and the French duo of Irish and Celtic-inspired music Hylia (opening act). Tickets (15 € - reduced rates 12 € for diaspora organisations members). Bar and sandwiches on-site.

Masterclass by Sorcha Costello

• Wednesday 11 March, from 20h30 to 22h45, 59, avenue Gabriel-Péri 93400 Saint-Ouen

For upper intermediary to advanced fiddlers ; other melodists accepted, exploring the tunes of East Clare and "How to bring style, character and individuality" to your playing. (30 € - reduced rates for AIP members 25 €). 16 participants max.

Ciné Club Saint-Patrick event: "Sing Street"

• Monday 16 March, 19h30, Le Cinéma des cinéastes - 7, avenue de Clichy 75017 Paris

At the invitation of the Cinéma des Cinéastes, before the screening of the Irish film "Sing Street", some of our musicians will play alongside the dancers of Le Vésinet Irish Céili Dancers, for a moment of traditional Irish music and dance, to celebrate Ireland and its culture ! This event is also supported by Mná na hÉireann and Corcoran's Irish pub Place de Clichy. Tickets (12 € - reduced rates available)

Public and free Saint Patrick’s Concert

• Wednesday 25 March, 19h30, Salle Barbara - Théâtre du Blanc-Mesnil, 1-5 place de la Libération 93150 Le Blanc-Mesnil

In support to the young classical musicians of the Conservatoire du Blanc-Mesnil (93), the AIP musicians will take part to their public and free Saint Patrick’s Concert dedicated to Irish music, at the Théâtre du Blanc-Mesnil. This 1 hour 15 minutes demonstration concert, bringing together more than a hundred singers, musicians and dancers from the Conservatoire and the AIP, will be the culmination of an educational partnership dedicated to Irish music. Free admission

During the Saint Patrick's Day celebration month, our music and dance classes and sessions keep going as usual! All information on our web, social networks or via contact@association-irlandaise.org

St Patricks Concert with Shanakey

• Friday 20 March from 18h00/ Place du Village St Martin d’Uriage 38410

Irish music with beer and hotdog stand free entry all welcome

Celtic Connection St Patricks Party with Shanakey and Les Filles de l’Eire

• Friday 27 of March from 19h00, Minimistan, Cour Marcel Reymond, Rue des Minimes, 38000 Grenoble

Evening of Celtic Music and songs and dance to celebrate St Patrick’s in style with the Celtic Connection, free entry, all welcome

LGFA Ladies national tournament

• Saturday 7 March 10h00 to 16h00, Stade Jacques Queyreur d'Agen 47480 Pont-du-Casse

Tournament hosted by Agen Gaelic Football Club GAA Men’s Breton League 1st division

GAA Men’s 2nd Division Federal Tournament Round 2

• Saturday 21 March 09h00 to 17h00, Stade de la Baumette 49000 Angers

Tournament hosted by Anjou Gaels

GAA Men’s 1st Division Federal Tournament Round 2

• Saturday 21 March, Stade de l’Ill 67000 Strasbourg

Tournament hosted by Football Gaelique Strasbourg

Youth tournament in Vannes

• Saturday 14 March from 13h00, Stade Kerbiquette 56000 Vannes

Workshop and Slow Session

• Tuesday 3, 10, 17, 24 March , 20h00, Le Mouffetard, 116 rue Mouffetard, 75005 Paris

Each week, we learn a tune by ear in a friendly, relaxed setting. All levels are welcome. Followed by a slow session—no pressure, just a chance to play and connect. Admission free.

Intermediary Irish Traditional Music Session

• Sunday 8 & 22 March, La Robe et la Mousse bar, 3 rue de l’Odéon, 75006 Paris

Singing and vocal arrangement Workshop

• Wednesday 4 March, 20h00, Le Mouffetard, 116 rue Mouffetard, 75005 Paris

Saint Patrick’s at I2SP!

• Tuesday 17 March

17h30 : slow session / conférence at La Médiathèque de Paris, 8 porte St-Eustache, 75001 Paris https://www.paris.fr/evenements/saint-patrick-slow-session-avec-l-association-inclusive-slow-session-paris-104986

20h30 : Irish Traditional Music Session at Le Mouffetard restaurant, 116 rue Mouffetard, 75005 Paris

Paris Ceili Band Project rehearsal

• Wednesday 18 March, 20h00, Le Mouffetard, 116 rue Mouffetard, 75005 Paris

The Ceili Band are rehearsing together to prepare for the “mini-ceili” on Wednesday 25 February. This full rehearsal is open to all musicians who would like to join the Ceili band, even just occasionally. Admission free

“Mini-ceili” and Ceili Band workshop

• Wednesday 25 March 20h00, Le Mouffetard, 116 rue Mouffetard, 75005 Paris

Last Wednesday of each month: dancers and musicians meet to explore the bond between Irish music and dance. Musicians learn to play for ceili and step, dancers train with live music from the “Paris Ceili Band” in the making. New musicians and dancers are always welcome. Admission free

Holy Mass in honour of St. Patrick

• Sunday 15 March, 16h00, Saint-Etienne du Mont Church, 75005

Holy Mass

• Tuesday 17 March, 12h00, St. Patrick’s Chapel, 5 rue des Irlandais, 75005

St Patrick’s Celebration

• Sunday 15 March, Centre Culturel Irlandais 75005

We’re joining forces with the Centre Culturel Irlandais again this year to provide some first class Saint Patrick’s Day entertainment for all the family on Sunday, 15 March starting at 12.30 at the CCI! You must register in advance either on the CCI website where there is a small fee. 2026 Members of Irish in France get in free.

Apéro Italo-Irlandais

• Friday 6 March, 19h00, Musée James Joyce, Saint-Gérand-le-Puy, 03150

Eugenio Montale (Nobel Prize for Literature) & James Joyce – informal discussion. Donations welcome.

Mná Saint Patrick’s Event

• Monday 16th March, 19h30, Paris 75017

Film screening – Sing Street by John Carney (2016). Starting at 19h30. Come together for a complimentary drink accompanied by a demonstration of Irish dance and music. Film screening at 20h00

“Tax Matters” Event

• Thursday 26th March, 19h30, Paris 75008

In collaboration with Message Paris community, an after-work event with Elitax Services, experts for impatriates or expatriates tax declarations in France.