Zone Europe: Interview of Fabienne Clérot


On the occasion of a new Zone €urope broadcast dedicated to Ireland (Radio Sensations), Fabienne Clérot, Director of Alliance Française Dublin and Coordinator of the Alliance Française network in Ireland, discusses the French language, the strong links that unite France and Ireland, and the role played by Alliance Française Dublin, the 3rd largest centre in … Continued


Alliance Française Irish Network Meeting


The first Alliance Française Network in Ireland meeting of the year took place on February 9th in Limerick on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Alliance Française in Limerick, the oldest in Ireland. Happy Anniversary! The dedicated and passionate Presidents and Directors of Irish boards convene several times a year to discuss governance, … Continued


First class using comodality at the Alliance


Do you have a busy lifestyle? Are you worried you can’t commit to a full session? For our learners always on the move, we have devised a comodal class, meaning that can be offered simultaneously in both in-person and distance learning. Overcoming the technological challenges of the format, we were able in January to offer … Continued


A celebration of the Celtic World with Carlos Núñez


Photo: Hannah Bocian / Hot Press Alliance Française Dublin was proud to host the welcoming of legendary Celtic musician Carlos Núñez ahead of his sold out concert at St. Patrick’s Cathedral as part of TradFest 2024. The cocktail reception, sponsored by Brittany Ferries, was a brilliant celebration of intercultural friendship, and of the deep ties … Continued


New ‘Business Rendez-Vous’ announced!


Understanding different business cultures can help to develop business connections, increase business productivity and help employees to absorb company’s values, mission and goals to be more engaged. Our event Business Rendez-Vous is a series of talks about business culture focuses on well-known brands, French companies, entrepreneurs and the administrative and political sector. This event is aimed not only at professional … Continued


Alliance Française Winter Open Day 2023


Thank you so much to everyone who came last Saturday to our very first Winter Open Day! Our quarterly Open Days will now celebrate a different French-speaking country. Our friends at the Embassy of Switzerland were showcasing Swiss products & culture including chocolates, cookies, gifts, and wine! Our next guest will be Luxembourg on March … Continued


New In-School French Classes starting across Dublin


The new School Year starts with a record number of Primary Schools setting up French classes during teaching hours and after-school through the Alliance Française Dublin. With the Irish government implementing language learning as a core part of the primary school experience, now is the best time to plan ahead Alexandre Allais (Course Director): It … Continued


Open-Mic Evening for Culture Night Dublin


Thank you so much to everyone who came last Friday for Culture Night Dublin! For the very first we organised an Open Mic Evening and gave the floor to budding artists and enthousiasts! The evening kicked off with readings at The French Library: The audience was invited to read out loud their favourite poems, novel or play … Continued


New Mural in the Alliance Française lobby


My name is Claire Prouvost, I am a French artist from the south-west of France and I have been living and working in Dublin for the past 8 years.My work is colourful, playful and inspired by some components of the French Modern Art movement. I love to represent people and their daily interactions, to create … Continued