#Ireland2026.EU

1st July 2026:

This morning, Alliance Française de Cork President Valérie David-McGonnell was invited to the EU flag-raising ceremony at the Cork City Hall to mark the first day of the Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU (1st July-31st December 2026) by Lord Mayor of Cork City Cllr. Damian Boylan, in the presence of Hon. Consul of France to Cork Josselin Le Gall.

Tonight, AF de Cork’s very first event celebrating the Cork-France pairing as part of the Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU took place:

– A presentation on interesting places to visit in the north of France by our French teacher Justine Deberdt, followed by a quiz and a tasting of regional specialities (palets de dame, bêtises de Cambrai, gaufres, Maroilles cheese...);

– A beautiful photo exhibition in our gallery, with the kind support of the Région Hauts-de-France and of the Inventaire général du patrimoine culturel en Hauts-de-France.

Many thanks to Lord Mayor of Cork City Cllr. Damian Boylan for the invitation this morning and for introducing our event tonight, to the Cork City Council for their support, and to all attendees.