Observations by Emer Kelly
Year-long courses
GIFTS FOR FRANCOPHILES! GIVE AN AF CHRISTMAS VOUCHER…
Vouchers are available from the office for upwards of €20euros (vouchers can be used towards course-fees, AF library subscriptions, course-books). A very popular and worthwhile gift for all (potential!) Francophiles.
A talk by Susan Hayes, “The Positive Economist”
presented by
Alliance Française de Cork and College of Business and Law, UCC
Wednesday 21st November 2012 @ 7.30pm
247, Block A, Food Science & Technology Building, UCC
Admission free – all welcome!
Finance has many connotations for people in Ireland today, but for many, this word acts as a constraint as opposed to a platform. Susan Hayes, “The Positive Economist” will invite all participants to look at their budgets – not just of their money, but of the time and effort in a different way.. with curiosity, innovation and ingenuity. read more…
2nd - 30th November 2012
An exhibition of paintings and etchings
I have lived and worked in France for a very long time. I am fascinated by life in France – its charm, colours, light, people and architecture. However, I have Irish roots – my grandfather was originally from Cork – therefore I am very pleased to exhibit my work at the Alliance Française de Cork.
Born in Canada, I completed my art studies – painting, drawing and etching - at the College of Art in Ontario. read more…
Friday 19 October 2012 Cork Chamber President, John Mullins will be sleeping rough in the Iveagh Gardens for the “Shine a Light” on homelessness campaign in Ireland.
Sponsor the President and support this great cause!
People do not realise that there are over 5,000 people homeless in Ireland today and that one in seven is a child. ‘Shine a Light Night’ is happening so that we can all play our part in helping Focus Ireland provide vital prevention services which help change people’s lives. read more…
4th – 26th October 2012
For this exhibition I drew inspiration from my sketches and research done throughout the years since my art studies – there are drawings of Brazil, Tahiti, India, Oxford … places where I used to live, as well as books and museums I researched … Françoise Rio read more…
