What's on? May community news

Europe Day / Journée de l’Europe

· Saturday 9 May, Place de la République, Paris, 75

In partnership with An-Ghaeltacht-sur-Seine and Paris Gaels.

Traditional music by our musicians on the stand of Ireland. Free (musical interludes in the afternoon).

Spring Concert : Erwan Menguy & Erwan Berenguer (traditional and modern Irish/Celtic music - flute and guitar)

· Thursday 14 May, 21h00, Maison Basque, 59 avenue Gabriel-Péri Saint-Ouen, 93400

The concert will start at 9:00pm (15€ ; reduced rate 12€ for diaspora organisations members), and will be followed by a traditional music session (starting around 10:30 pm) led by both artists, open to all musicians and free. Bar and sandwiches available on-site.

Métro : Garibaldi – ligne 13 ou Mairie de Saint-Ouen – ligne 14 et RER C

Two masterclasses: Flute with Erwan Menguy & Guitar with Erwan Berenguer

· Friday May 15th - Salles paroissiales - 65, avenue Gabriel-Péri, Saint-Ouen, 93400

2-hr classes for intermediary to advanced musicians (30€ - reduced rate 25€)

Launch event of DocÉire (first edition of the Irish documentary film Festival in Paris)

· Thursday 28 May, Centre Culturel Irlandais, 5, rue des Irlandais, 75005 Paris

As a partner alongside the CCI and the Embassy, the AIP will attend the event with a short demo of traditional music.

Free, on invitation. 6:30 to 7:30 pm

Weekly Irish traditional music and dance classes

· Thursdays 7, 14, 21, 28 May, 18h30 – 23h30

15 instrumental classes - All main Irish traditional instruments, set and step dancing, traditional singing, from beginner to advanced levels. Bar and sandwiches on-site, opening at 6.00 pm.

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

Weekly free traditional music session at the Association's premises (slow and fast-pace)

· Thursdays 7, 21, 28 May, from 21h30

Special session on May 14 led by Erwan Menguy and Erwan Berenguer after their concert (from 10:30pm)

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

Find out more: https://www.facebook.com/associationirlandaisedeparis/

Mná Online Gathering

· Tuesday 26th May 2026 at 19h00 CET, Online

Each end of month, we run a session via Zoom, to update the Mná Community. Come enjoy an informal session and make connections and/or catch up. We’ll introduce the Mná nua “new” Members, do a who’s who. cover updates, share news, events and questions.

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83802927212?pwd=lqh9D7DJ4bEatpwFSaHYYYicBOlF4x.1

La Vie Rêvée by Kelly Rivière

· 1 May to 27 June 2026, Theatre La Bruyère, 5 rue la Bruyère, 75009 Paris

The highly esteemed and talented French-Irish actress and writer, Kelly Rivière takes us on an incredible journey through the dreams, encounters and surprises that make up our lives. Don’t miss this stunning show https://mnanaheireann.com/event/la-vie-revee-by-kelly-riviere-2/

Cross-Chamber Networking Reception

· Thursday 21 May, 18h30, Marriott Hôtel, Paris 75014

A special evening bringing together leading Anglophone Chambers of Commerce in Paris, including the Australian Business Network, NetworkIrlande, AMCHAM France, the Canadian French Chamber of Commerce, and the Franco-British Chamber of Commerce.

Find out more: https://evenium.events/crosschambernetworking-reception