Exhibition 1798, The Year of the French Online Exhibition This online exhibition commemorates the 225th anniversary of forces of the French Republic landing in Co. Mayo in 1798.
Dance How to be a Dancer in Seventy-two Thousand Easy Lessons To be a dancer is to be alive! This story of innocence and experience, sexuality and shame, defiance and national identity is performed at Paris' prestigious Théâtre de la Ville.
Theatre | Talk Meet our Theatre Makers Five theatre makers from Ireland, Greece, Lithuania, Luxembourg and Portugal discuss their work and month-long residency at the CCI.
Music Aidan Chan Piano recital Winner of the 2023 RDS Music Bursary, pianist Aidan Chan presents a recital of classical works including contemporary Irish and Chinese compositions in the intimate setting of the CCI’s chapel.
Music Susan O’Neill Chapel Sessions Following the resounding success of her collaborative album and tour with Mick Flannery in 2021, Susan returns to the CCI to perform her EP and solo piece ‘Now You See It' which won the 2022 RTE Radio 1 ‘Best Original Folk Song’ of the year.
Music Síomha Festival Jazzycolors Síomha's voice soars over her gypsy jazz and Latin-influenced guitar playing, taking audiences on an unforgettable journey with her soulful melodies. “Deeply confident songwriting” (Irish Times)
Music Ailbhe Reddy Chapel Sessions Ailbhe Reddy has a talent for crafting intensely moving alt-folk tunes that blur the boundaries between personal and universal experiences, with tender vocals and lyrics that are eminently easy to relate to.
Irish Language | Music Graduation Ceremony: Irish Language Certificates Doireann Ní Ghlacáin Teastas Eorpach na Gaeilge 2022-23 students receive their diplomas, with trad music by Doireann Ní Ghlacáin
Talk Rencontre with Billy Glynn Chairman of the Board of Management when the Irish College was on the cusp of becoming the Centre Culturel Irlandais, Billy Glynn is in conversation tonight with Tom O’Connor, one of the Fondation Irlandaise' esteemed current members.
Literature Brendan Behan in Paris Readings, discussions, music Discover the lesser-known story of Brendan Behan in post-war Paris and how the city nurtured and influenced him as a writer. Join special guests for a varied and entertaining afternoon of readings, discussion and music.
Music | Festival Behan 100: Jack O’Rourke Chapel Sessions Captivating live performer Jack O’Rourke composed music to Brendan Behan poetry during his recent residency at the CCI. Inspired by traditional music and sean-nós, there are also nods to classical and contemporary influences.
Gaulin Club | Music | Festival Behan 100: Macdara Yeates Gaulín Traditional Singers’ Club Described by Irish Music Magazine as “a deep and powerful performer”, traditional folk singer Macdara Yeates leads our special Gaulín as part of Behan 100.
Film The Laughing Boy Behan 100 This documentary is a voyage of discovery interweaving Brendan Behan's well-known song with the tragic and bloody birth pangs of both modern Ireland and modern Greece.
Literature | Festival Behan 100: Brendan Behan in Paris A host of special guests celebrate the centenary of one of Ireland’s best-loved writers, with performance, song and lively discussion that reveal how post-war Paris influenced Brendan Behan’s writing.
Music Lash&Grey Festival Jazzycolors The duo from Bratislava charm us tonight with their warm, textured repertoire that nods to Norah Jones, Etta James and Billie Holiday.
