As part of the ’Fête de la musique’ which takes place on 21st June every year, we are delighted to propose the screening of a French film in our projection room at Alliance Française de Cork, in partnership with the Embassy of France in Ireland and with the support of the international Institut Français.

Film screening of ‘Les Goûts et les couleurs’ (’Not My Type’)
Directed by Michel Leclerc (France 2022 – Comedy)
on Saturday 21st June 2025, at 6.15 pm
at Alliance Française de Cork (projection room).

Synopsis
Marcia, a passionate young singer, is recording an album with her idol Daredjane, a rock icon of the 1970s, who suddenly disappears. To release their album, she must convince Daredjane’s heir, Anthony, a small-town market vendor who has never liked his distant relative, let alone his music. Their two worlds clash between good and bad taste, popular and chic, sincerity and lies. Unless love gets in the way, of course…

Please note that booking for this free screening is required as places are limited.
To register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdaRvb33-aDrIUcLyY1fp_Z183xRDrhswxegEor1iYS_5FuzA/viewform?usp=dialog

🇲🇦 The opening of the photography exhibition ’Morocco, Land of Light’ at Alliance Française de Cork, organised in partnership with the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in Ireland, took place on 23rd May 2025, with over 50 attendees.

The exhibition was opened by His Excellency Dr. Lahcen Mahraoui, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco to Ireland, and Valérie David-McGonnell, President of AF de Cork, in the presence of Deputy Lord Mayor of Cork City Cllr. Honore Kamegni, TD Padraig O Sullivan, Deputy Mayor of County Cork Cllr Councillor Audrey Buckley, Hon. Consul of France to Cork & Kerry Josselin LE GALL, Hon. Consul of Switzerland Anne Kristine K., Deputy President of the Cork Chamber of Commerce Fiona Kearney, AF de Cork Board Members Pr. Grace Neville, Pascal Lucas and Philippe Grosbois, and Post-Primary Languages Ireland Representative Vicky Bouché.

Many thanks to all who have attended this event.

The opening was followed by an official visit from His Excellency Dr. Lahcen Mahraoui to the Cork City Hall where he was received by Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr. Dan Boyle.

About the exhibition:

’Morocco, Land of Light’
Morocco has enchanted countless hearts with its luminous charm and stunning landscapes. The phrase "Morocco: Land of the Far Sunset" resonates as a beacon of freedom, capturing the profound spiritual bond the kingdom shares with its remarkable geography and vast horizons.

Through the partnership of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in Ireland and Alliance Française, this visual collection from the Maison de la Photographie de Marrakech will brighten the cultural landscape of Cork and other cities in Ireland.

’Morocco, Land of Light’ will be exhibited at Alliance Française de Cork from 23rd May to 27th June 2025.

Article in the French press about the opening of this exhibition in Cork: https://lepetitjournal.com/dublin/exposition-maroc-terre-de-lumiere-lalliance-francaise-de-cork-414204

Alliance Française de Cork is delighted to welcome to its gallery a beautiful photography exhibition entitled ’Morocco, Land of Light’ which will be launched in our gallery at Alliance Française de Cork by H. E. Dr Lahcen Mahraoui, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco to Ireland, on Friday 23rd May, 5 pm.
If you wish to attend this event, please send us an email to: info@alliancefrancaisecork.com.

’Morocco, Land of Light’
Morocco has enchanted countless hearts with its luminous charm and stunning landscapes. The phrase "Morocco: Land of the Far Sunset" resonates as a beacon of freedom, capturing the profound spiritual bond the kingdom shares with its remarkable geography and vast horizons.

In 1832, the renowned painter Eugène Delacroix expressed his admiration for this land, saying, "In Morocco, there is color everywhere." Since that time, the nation has inspired generations of poets, artists, and photographers eager to capture its enchanting beauty. From the richness of its lush gardens to the mystery of its ancient medinas, and from the grandeur of its towering mountains to the tranquil sounds of its boundless seas, all thrive under the warm embrace of the sun and the twinkling stars of the night sky.

This exhibition aspires to serve as a spiritual conduit to the essence of Morocco, inviting viewers to delve into its extraordinary allure. It showcases an exceptional collection of photographs from the "Dar al-Suwar" in Marrakech, each image a visual gem narrating the timeless beauty of this enchanting land.

Through the partnership of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in Ireland and the AF network in Ireland, this visual collection will brighten the cultural landscape of Cork and other cities in Ireland.

’Morocco, Land of Light’ will be exhibited at Alliance Française de Cork from 23rd May to 27th June 2025.

On Monday 19th May, we will celebrate the Brittany region and Breton culture, at 7 pm, at Alliance Française de Cork,
with a presentation in French by Emma Trevilly about different places to visit in beautiful Brittany.
Participants will also get to sing a Breton song and learn a few Breton dance steps with Anouk Hart!

Event organised by Alliance Française de Cork, with the support of BreizhEire and of the Honorary Consul of France to Cork, as part of the ’Fête de la Bretagne’ (Brittany Festival).

To book your place by email: info@alliancefrancaisecork.com

Last guided tours of Art Maestria’s French exhibition ’Palettes of France’ at AF de Cork, with artist Hanaé Han
on Saturday 17th May 2025:

1. at 2 pm (in English)
2. at 3 pm (in French)

At Alliance Française de Cork, we love Louane!
Louane is a French singer who was born in the Région Hauts-de-France. She will represent France at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, the final of which will take place on 17th May in Basel (Switzerland).

To listen to Louane’s song Maman: https://youtu.be/Pj2DTSLcNnI

To mark Europe Day on 9th May, Alliance Française de Cork is delighted to support the EUNIC Ireland Network (European Union National Institutes for Culture) free online screening of its 2024 Short Shorts from Europe programme showcasing the richness and diversity of contemporary European cinema.

Short Shorts from Europe Film Festival is a vibrant selection of short films from twelve EUNIC Ireland member countries. Showcasing a wide range of genres and perspectives from today’s European filmmakers, the programme features shorts from Austria, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia and Spain, including one in French.

To book and watch this free programme of short films (on 9th May at 6 pm):
watch.eventive.org/franceinireland/play/67f00a987d483cb54f043a39

Avez-vous votre "Passeport pour la langue française" ?

All adult students taking French classes in person at Alliance Française de Cork this term have received their own ’French Language Passport’ in which they can record everything related to their French language learning journey (classes they have taken, Francophone places they have visited, favourite French food/music/books, etc.)

Today, we were delighted to present An Taoiseach Micheál Martin with a copy of the Alliance Française de Cork’s ‘Passeport pour la langue française’ at the official launch of the Cork Airport Capital Development Plan this afternoon.

We would like to thank the OIF for giving us permission to reproduce one of their maps and the French Embassy in Ireland for supporting the printing of these passports.

Alliance Française de Cork is delighted to support Northern Ireland Opera’s performance of Francis Poulenc’s La Voix humaine, a highly charged one-act opera based on the French play of the same name by Jean Cocteau.
The opera will be sung in French by soprano Mary McCabe, accompanied by pianist David Quigley, live at The Everyman Theatre in Cork on Thursday 5th June, at 8 PM.

More info and booking here:
https://everymancork.com/events/la-voix-humaine/

The Board is deeply saddened by the very sudden passing of one of its key members, John Mullins, who served as President of Alliance Française de Cork from 2017 to 2022 and had been a Board Member for many years until his passing. John Mullins was instrumental in revitalising Alliance Française de Cork when he became Chairperson in 2017.

In addition to being a prominent businessman, John was a fluent French speaker and a great supporter of the French language and culture. He was awarded the Légion d’Honneur by the French government in 2016 in recognition of his contributions.

We will sorely miss his expertise but also his kindness and warm personality.

Our deepest condolences go to his family, friends, and colleagues.