Exhibitions & Events

This evening three Ireland-based historians Sofia Bellegia, Simon Viot, Kevin Doyle present their research on, respectively, the Franco-Irish saint St Laurence O’Toole, and the network of Irish Capuchin friaries in France. Both were awarded Rev. Liam Swords Foundation Bursary Awards for residencies at the CCI during summer 2026.

Artist John Lalor’s canvases are part of CCI’s current exhibition Everyone Should Have a Home. Tonight he discusses his new accompanying novel, Moment of Surrender, and film, Easter Weekend, with Berlin-based Irish writer John Holten.

Six years after his last visit, singer-songwriter Junior Brother is back to present his latest folk-trad album, The End (2025).

Renowned Irish designer Joseph Walsh has unveiled his exhibition Arcanum Formae at the Hôtel de Sully! Premiered tonight, this documentary captures the spirit of the annual gatherings he hosts for international makers in Fartha, Co. Cork.

As Ireland takes on the role of guiding difficult conversations across the EU, CCI is hosting a screening of The Journey, a fictional account of how Ian Paisley and Martin McGuinness formed an unlikely political alliance.

Tonight at the CCI, journalists Fintan O'Toole and Sam McBride examine the strongest arguments for and against a united Ireland.

Northern Irish author Jan Carson returns to the CCI to present her latest novel, No Vacancy, published by No Alibis Press.

Tonight, Dr Fintan Vallely traces the fascinating story of the Irish bodhrán from its ancient historical origins to its modern-day popularity, recently expanded upon in his book Beating Time: the story of the Irish bodhrán (2025).

Tonight, as part of the Rage Sacrée festival, Landless' four-part harmonies will blend and resonate in the chapel.

Dans le cadre du festival America hors les murs, le CCI est ravi d'accueillir Patrick Radden Keefe à l'occasion de la publication récente de son ouvrage Le Fils de l'oligarque aux éditions Belfond.

To mark the launch of the French translation, The Geometer Lobachevsky (Le Géomètre Lobachevski) published by Les Grands Vents (translated by Marie Hermet), award-winning author Adrian Duncan will be at the CCI to discuss exile and inner metamorphosis.

The CCI is delighted to present short concerts this weekend by soprano Eva Maria Kavanagh.

Exhibitions, concerts, médiathèque and lots to enjoy in the surroundings of our unique 18th-century building with its Old Library and historic chapel.

The CCI is delighted to present the group exhibition, Everyone Should Have a Home, combining sculpture, film, photography and even cheeses cultivated from mold.

Paul Noonan et Brian Crosby s'associent pour former Pilgrims, une collaboration pop-rock. Venez assister à leur concert au CCI !