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Alliance Française de Cork @afcork.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Special Edition of the AF Cork French Film Festival, 13 - 18 October, Arc Cinema, Cork Programme and booking: corkfrenchfilmfestival.com

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AIPLF @aiplf.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Merci à Michael McGrath, commissaire européen, l'AF de Cork & l'ambassade de France en Irlande pour leur soutien à notre webinaire de ce soir consacré aux ressources pédagogiques en rapport avec la présidence irlandaise du Conseil de l’UE, le jumelage Cork-France et la Journée européenne des langues

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Alliance Française de Cork @afcork.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Thur 1st October, 7 pm: Cultural French-themed #quiz (in English) at Alliance Française de Cork in aid of @FocusIreland Entry fee: 20 € per person (all proceeds will go to Focus Ireland). To register: www.alliancefrancaisecork.com/French-theme...

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AIPLF @aiplf.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Prochain webinaire pour les #profs de #français en #Irlande: le jeudi 24 septembre à 19h Présentation de ressources sur l'UE et la France Lien d'inscription : cesc.ie/cpd-courses/...

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AIPLF @aiplf.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Merci à S. E. M. Nicolas Nihon, ambassadeur de Belgique en Irlande, à Chang Zhang (PPLI), à Sylvie Mossay (University of Galway) et au Wexford Education Support Centre pour leur participation à notre webinaire de rentrée ce soir. Merci à la centaine d'enseignants qui s'y sont inscrits.

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Alliance Française de Cork @afcork.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Save the date! Special Edition of the AF #Cork #French #Film #Festival 🗓️13th-18th October 🎞️at the Arc Cinema With the kind support of the Cork City Council, the French Embassy, INSTITUT FRANÇAIS, and @aiplf.bsky.social @valeriedmcgonnell.bsky.social @damianboylan.bsky.social

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Alliance Française de Cork @afcork.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Many thanks to the Lord Mayor of Cork City Cllr. @damianboylan.bsky.social, the County Cork Deputy Mayor Cllr. Gillian Coughlan & Cllr. Ben Dalton O'Sullivan for joining us at AF de Cork to open Emma O'Riordan's exhibition, 'Anatomy of Absence', in our gallery tonight. @valeriedmcgonnell.bsky.social

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Alliance Française de Cork @afcork.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Become an AF de Cork Cultural Supporter this year! www.alliancefrancaisecork.com/https-www-al...

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Alliance Française de Cork @afcork.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Why not try our free #French virtual escape game, created to celebrate #Heritage #Week? Your mission: virtually visit different places in #Cork #City and #County, answer all the questions, and find the secret code! www.alliancefrancaisecork.com/Virtual-Esca...

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Valerie David-McGonnell @valeriedmcgonnell.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Lovely celebrations in Dublin this week for the #Belgian and #Swiss National Days. Many thanks to Belgian Ambassador H.E. Nicolas Nihon, and to Swiss Ambassador H.E. Jenny Piaget to the kind invitations.

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Alliance Française de Cork @afcork.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Cork French Ciné Club at Alliance Francaise de Cork (36 Mary Street, Cork) Free screening on Thur 27th Aug, 7 pm www.alliancefrancaisecork.com/Cork-French-...

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Valerie David-McGonnell @valeriedmcgonnell.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

I was delighted to attend the Bastille Day celebration this week at the Residence of France in Dublin, with my marvelous AIPLF & AF de Cork Treasurers, Vicky Bouché and Pascal Lucas. Many thanks to H.E. Céline Place, Ambassador of France to Ireland, for the kind invitation.

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Alliance Française de Cork @afcork.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Free French film screenings organised by AF de Cork as part of the French Embassy's Bastille Day Ireland Film Festival www.alliancefrancaisecork.com/2026-Bastill...

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Alliance Française de Cork @afcork.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Alliance Française de Cork and the Cork French Film Festival are delighted to organise 4 free film screenings as part of the French Embassy's Bastille Day Ireland Film Festival 1st film: Monsieur Aznavour (2023) Sat. 11th July at 6 pm At Alliance Française de Cork Registration by email is essential

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Alliance Française de Cork @afcork.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Alliance Française de Cork is delighted to offer #ONLINE Upskilling French Courses for #primary school #teachers, facilitated by PPLI/Languages Connect and fully funded by the Department of Education & Youth Enrolling now for the Autumn Term! More info: www.alliancefrancaisecork.com/Upskilling-F...

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Alliance Française de Cork @afcork.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Autumn 2026 #French courses at AF de Cork: Enrolling now! www.alliancefrancaisecork.com/2026-2027-Fr...

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Alliance Française de Cork @afcork.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Fri 14th Aug, 7 pm Join Cork-based French cheesemaker Jean-Baptiste Enjelvin for a special presentation & tasting exploring the craftsmanship & flavours of French & Cork cheeses Event in English, as part of Cork on a Fork Festival 10 euro per person www.alliancefrancaisecork.com/14th-August-...

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Alliance Française de Cork @afcork.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Free screenings by AF de Cork & the Cork French Film Festival, with the support of UCC Film & Screen Media & the Cork City Libraries, as part of the Bastille Day Film Festival of the French Embassy & INSTITUT FRANÇAIS www.alliancefrancaisecork.com/2026-Bastille-Day-Ireland-Film-Festival-in-Cork

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Alliance Française de Cork @afcork.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Fête de la #musique in Cork: Many thanks to talented French singer Hanae Han who performed a selection of French songs for us tonight, incl. a classical piece by Gabriel Fauré. Well done to the participants who performed tonight, solo or in groups, during the open mic session.

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Valerie David-McGonnell @valeriedmcgonnell.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Last week, as Alliance Française de Cork President, I was delighted to present MTU CCAD graduate Emma O'Riordan with the @AF de Cork 2026 Solo Exhibition Award, as part of our ongoing annual partnership. Photos by Joleen Cronin. @mtu.ie @afcork.bsky.social

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Alliance Française de Cork @afcork.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

What did Charles de Gaulle, Alexandre Dumas & Matisse have in common? They were born in the Hauts-de-France Region! On Wed 1st July, 7 pm, discover interesting places to visit, take part in a quiz & try food specialties from the region, at AF de Cork www.alliancefrancaisecork.com/Discover-the...

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Alliance Française de Cork @afcork.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Fête de la Musique 2026 Join us for #French #music and/or perform a song at our Open Mic event at Alliance Française de #Cork on Friday 19 June at 7 pm Free event. Registration is essential as places are limited. More info and registration: www.alliancefrancaisecork.com/Fete-de-la-m...

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Alliance Française de Cork @afcork.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

'Projection Gourmande' French Dinner & Film Friday 9th October 2026, 7 pm at The Metropole Hotel Cork More info and tickets: www.eventbrite.ie/e/projection...

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Projection Gourmande An Immersive Night of French Flavour & Film In partnership with Alliance Française de Cork

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Alliance Française de Cork @afcork.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Many thanks to all who attended our 'Let's Celebrate #Brittany!' event at Alliance Francaise de Cork this evening, as part of the international Fête de la Bretagne programme. Congratulations to our fantastic presenters!

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Alliance Française de Cork @afcork.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

#Free film screenings at our AF Cork French Ciné Club (36 Mary Street, Cork) in #May Registration by email is essential as places are limites.

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Alliance Française de Cork @afcork.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Free film screening as part of #AfricaDay Cork on Monday 25th May, 6 pm, at Alliance Française de Cork Cine Club In #French, with English subtitles. Registration by email: info@alliancefrancaisecork.com

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Alliance Française de Cork @afcork.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

#fetedelabretagne in #Cork A few places left for our free 19th May event to celebrate the #Brittany region. #Registration by email: info@alliancefrancaisecork.com openagenda.com/fete-de-la-b...

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Alliance Française de Cork @afcork.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Our latest #French #podcast is an interview with Michelle Walsh, Community Liaison Officer at EirGrid, who tells us about the Celtic Interconnector: www.alliancefrancaisecork.com/Podcast-Inte...

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Alliance Française de Cork @afcork.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Special free screening to celebrate the Cork Lifelong Learning Festival French film: Green Tide / Les Algues vertes, by Pierre Jolivet, 2023, 1h59 (in French, with English subtitles) at Alliance Française de Cork More info: www.alliancefrancaisecork.com/Lifelong-Lea...

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AIPLF @aiplf.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Notre prochain événement pour les profs du secondaire aura lieu en ligne le mardi 28 avril à 19h. Les membres ont reçu le lien d'inscription.

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Alliance Française de Cork @afcork.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Our next CORK FRENCH CINE CLUB screening: 21st April ’On ira’ / ’Bon Voyage, Marie’ French drama-comedy by Enya Baroux, 2024 In French, with English subtitles For AF de Cork adult students and Members only. Registration by email. To become a member: www.alliancefrancaisecork.com/French-Cultu...

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Alliance Française de Cork @afcork.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

#June & early #July #French Courses with Alliance Française de Cork: - ONLINE Initiation to French - In-person Holiday French practice (Elementary Level) - In-person Intermediate and Advanced French Conversation More info and booking: www.alliancefrancaisecork.com/Summer-2026-...

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Alliance Française de Cork @afcork.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Tonight at the Cork Business of the Year Awards AF de Cork was represented by its President, Valérie David-McGonnell, also Director of the CFFF (2026 CBA Awards #Finalist, Best Festival category) & by its Treasurer Pascal Lucas. Congratulations to CBA President Dave O'Brien for a fantastic evening.

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Alliance Française de Cork @afcork.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

🇫🇷 June and July intensive one-week #French courses for #teenagers in Cork City More info and booking: www.alliancefrancaisecork.com/https-www-al...

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Summer 2026 Courses for Teenagers - Alliance Française de Cork

June & July Intensive courses for Teenagers

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AIPLF @aiplf.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

Dernière ligne droite avant les oraux du LC ! Section réservée aux membres : les profs membres de l'AIPLF ont accès à nos roues de questions (sonores ou écrites) utilisables avec les élèves de 6th Year @valeriedmcgonnell.bsky.social @dominiquesenard.bsky.social

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Alliance Française de Cork @afcork.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

The winner of the #Audience #Award of our 37th Cork French Film Festival is: Colours of Time / La Venue de l'avenir, by Cédric Klapisch Many thanks to all who have voted!

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Alliance Française de Cork @afcork.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Sunday 8th March: Do not miss the Irish Premiere of #Jean #Valjean, by French film Director Eric Besnard (who also directed Délicieux), tonight at 8 pm, at the Arc Cinema (North Main Street, Cork) corkfrenchfilmfestival.com/jean-valjean/

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Dominique Sénard @dominiquesenard.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Très belle journée au congrès de l’AIPLF. Ravie d’avoir échangé avec des collègues professeurs de français et d’avoir présenté quelques idées d’activités pour le Senior Cycle.

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AIPLF @aiplf.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Merci à tous les participants de notre Congrès national 2026 des #profs de #français en #Irlande et bravo à nos fantastiques intervenantes. Merci à Dr Don O'Neill, chef du département Culinary Arts, Hospitality and Tourism à SETU #Waterford, et à l'ambassade de France en Irlande pour leur soutien.

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Alliance Française de Cork @afcork.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

The 2026 #Francophonie Festival was launched today by H.E. Céline Place & Minister Hildegarde Naughton. AF de Cork is delighted to organise the Cork French Film Festival during Francophonie Month with the support of 4 Embassies: France, Switzerland, Belgium, and Luxembourg.

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AIPLF @aiplf.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Many thanks to H.E. Céline Place, Ambassador of France to Ireland, for the invitation to attend the launch of the 2026 #Francophonie #Festival at the Residence of France in Dublin today. We were delighted to meet Minister for Education & Youth Hildegarde Naughton T.D. who gave a speech in French.

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Alliance Française de Cork @afcork.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Cork French Film Festival Screening and Q&A with Oscar-winning French film director Régis Wargnier Monday 2nd March, 7 pm Arc Cinema Cork (North Main Street) More info & booking: corkfrenchfilmfestival.com

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Alliance Française de Cork @afcork.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Our Cork French Film Festival is a finalist for the CORK BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARDS #Best #Festival category! Voting will account for 50% of the final result, with the remaining 50% decided by a judging panel. To vote: forms.gle/GeWKATL67vCN...

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Dominique Sénard @dominiquesenard.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Le Congrès de l’AIPLF arrive bientôt !  Je serai à Waterford le 7 mars pour partager ressources, idées et activités concrètes pour la classe. Le programme est formidable — j’ai hâte d’y être et d’échanger avec vous !

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Dominique Sénard @dominiquesenard.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

Dans deux semaines : Congrès de l’AIPLF à Waterford  Au programme : UDL, IA, évaluation, TY, oral du Leaving Cert et idées motivantes. J’y présenterai « Mes activités préférées pour le Senior Cycle » et partagerai, comme d’habitude, de nombreuses ressources prêtes à l’emploi !

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AIPLF @aiplf.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

Ressource (en libre accès) pour les profs de français du secondaire en Irlande sur le film "Le Panache", dans le cadre des séances scolaires du 37e Cork French Film Festival en mars 2026 : 👉 aiplf-ireland.com/2026/02/21/r...

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Alliance Française de Cork @afcork.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Do not miss the 37th Cork French Film Festival, organised at Arc Cinema, Cork by Alliance Française de Cork! 2nd - 8th March (+ school screenings 10th - 12th March) Full programme: corkfrenchfilmfestival.com Early booking advised!

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