BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Mná na hÉireann - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Mná na hÉireann X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://mnanaheireann.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Mná na hÉireann REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Paris BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20280326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20281029T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260317T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260717T170000 DTSTAMP:20260504T224117Z CREATED:20260331T190354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T224117Z UID:35384-1773741600-1784307600@mnanaheireann.com SUMMARY:Renoir et L'Amour - Musée d'Orsay Paris DESCRIPTION:La modernité Heureuse\, 1865 -1885. A temporary exibition of some of Renoir’s moste beautiful paintings illustration LOVE \n\n\n\nThere will be a lot of visitors to the beautiful exibition so think to reserve your spot! \n\n\n\nTemporary Exhibition Area – Seine Gallery\, level 0 URL:https://mnanaheireann.com/event/renoir-et-lamour-musee-dorsay-paris/ LOCATION:Musée d’Orsay\, Esplanade Valéry Giscard d'Estaing\, Paris\, 75007\, France CATEGORIES:Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mnanaheireann.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Renoir-et-Lamour-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260324T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260726T200000 DTSTAMP:20260505T154501Z CREATED:20260407T184033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T154501Z UID:35523-1774346400-1785096000@mnanaheireann.com SUMMARY:Matisse au Grand Palais - Paris DESCRIPTION:Coup de Coeur: those who have seen this exibition are blown away! \n\n\n\nIn the bright light of his last years\, Matisse invents a new language: that of cut shapes and pure color. More than 300 paintings\, drawings\, books and cut-out gouaches retrace\, between 1941 and 1954\, the journey of an artist free and in perpetual movement. \n\n\n\nThe exhibition Matisse. 1941–1954 sheds light on the last years of Henri Matisse’s career\, between 1941 and 1954\, through more than 300 works\, paintings\, drawings\, cut-outs\, illustrated books\, textiles and stained glass windows\, from the collection of the Centre Pompidou and major international loans. It reveals the multidisciplinary dimension of his practice during this period while bringing together an exceptional set of cut-out gouaches. URL:https://mnanaheireann.com/event/matisse-au-grand-palais-paris/ LOCATION:Le Grand Palais\, 17 avenue du Général Eisenhower\, Paris\, 75008\, France CATEGORIES:Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mnanaheireann.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Matisse-au-Grand-Palais-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260420T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260913T170000 DTSTAMP:20260707T165055Z CREATED:20260420T221621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T165055Z UID:35615-1776679200-1789318800@mnanaheireann.com SUMMARY:Ashes to Fashion Exibition - Belfast DESCRIPTION:On 11th November 1976\, a devastating fire at Malone House in South Belfast – where the Ulster Museum’s fashion collection was being stored at the time – led to the near-total loss of the original costume and textile collection. \n\n\n\nFifty years on\, the Ulster Museum fashion collection stands stronger than ever. A collection reborn through significant acquisitions\, a future-proof collecting policy and generous donations\, making it one of the most important collections in Western Europe.  \n\n\n\nAshes to Fashion marks this extraordinary milestone with a stunning showcase of fashion from the eighteenth century to today\, from historic garments to contemporary pieces by Chanel and Versace.  URL:https://mnanaheireann.com/event/ashes-to-fashion-exibition-belfast/ LOCATION:Ulster Museum\, Stranmills Road\, Belfast\, BT9 5AB\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mnanaheireann.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Ashes-to-Fashion-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260422T210000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260913T230000 DTSTAMP:20260420T215852Z CREATED:20260420T215849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T215852Z UID:35606-1776891600-1789340400@mnanaheireann.com SUMMARY:Le Procés d'une Vie - Paris DESCRIPTION:In the summer of 1971\, Marie-Claire\, 16 years old\, becomes pregnant. Although it is a crime punishable by law\, she does not want to keep the child. She wants an abortion. Her mother\, Michèle and other women Lucette\, Renée and Micheline are doing everything they can to help her. The “back-street abortion” goes wrong… Autumn 1972. All of the women are indicted. A certain lawyer\, Gisèle Halimi\, will orchestrate this trial\, the Bobigny trial. Their courage helped to write the next phase of the history of women in France. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n« Ce procès revit par la grâce d’un spectacle à la fois joyeux et grave\, engagé et réjouissant. (…) Vif\, rythmé\, drôle\, loin d’une pièce à thèse\, le spectacle traverse la grande Histoire par la petite. (…) La salle se lève en criant « Bravo! » ». – ELLE \n\n\n\n« Barbara Lamballais et Karina Testa s’emparent du Procès de Bobigny et proposent au Splendid une pièce délicieusement incarnée\, résolument touchante. (…) On découvre les parcours de ces six femmes\, interprétées par six comédiennes admirables (…). » – La Terrasse URL:https://mnanaheireann.com/event/le-proces-dune-vie-paris/ LOCATION:Le Splendide\, 48 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Martin\, Paris\, France ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mnanaheireann.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Le-proces-dune-vie-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260617T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260906T213000 DTSTAMP:20260707T170021Z CREATED:20260406T191613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T170021Z UID:35375-1781721000-1788730200@mnanaheireann.com SUMMARY:Riverdance -The New Generation Dublin 2026 DESCRIPTION:Differents times available depending on the day\, see website below \n\n\n\nRiverdance has captivated audiences with its GRAMMY award-winning music\, its mesmerising choreography and breathtaking performances \n\n\n\nRiverdance 30 – The New Generation celebrates the show’s incredible 30th year milestone\, with a special anniversary global tour\, which comes home to the Gaiety Theatre for the summer season. \n\n\n\nThe spectacular production rejuvenates the much-loved show with innovative choreography and costumes and state of the art lighting\, projection and motion graphics.  Riverdance showcases The New Generation of exceptional dancers and musicians with their electrifying energy and skill in their traditions and art.  This is Riverdance better than ever – fresh\, new and exciting with all the original magic that won the hearts of millions of fans worldwide. \n\n\n\nComposed by Bill Whelan. Produced by Moya Doherty. Directed by John McColgan. URL:https://mnanaheireann.com/event/riverdance-the-new-generation-dublin-2026/ LOCATION:The Gaiety Theatre\, Dublin\, South King Street\, Dublin\, D02 V097 CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mnanaheireann.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Riverdance-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260617T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260906T213000 DTSTAMP:20260511T204801Z CREATED:20260511T204758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T204801Z UID:35586-1781721000-1788730200@mnanaheireann.com SUMMARY:Dracula The Gaiety Theatre Dublin DESCRIPTION:Differents times available depending on the day\, see website below \n\n\n\nThe yaear is 1897. Mankind is on the cusp of vast technological changes\, scientific mastery and media innovation. But poised between traditional beliefs\, the threat of the unknown and the shock of the new world\, an altogether darker fear is emerging. As a new shadow looms large over England\, a small group of young men and women\, led by Professor Van Helsing\, are plunged into an epic struggle for survival. \n\n\n\nFrom the city of London\, through provincial England\, to the mountainous wastes of Transylvania\, Bram Stoker’s timeless gothic thriller embodies the struggle to break taboos\, resist temptation and stop the unknown outside becoming the enemy within. \n\n\n\nAdapted by Nick Lane\, this brilliant\, theatrical treatment of Bram Stoker’s adventure blends Victorian Gothic with the contemporary\, showcasing Blackeyed Theatre’s trademark ensemble performance style and featuring a haunting soundscape\, powerful performances and innovative design for an exhilarating theatrical experience. URL:https://mnanaheireann.com/event/dracula-the-gaiety-theatre-dublin/ LOCATION:The Gaiety Theatre\, Dublin\, South King Street\, Dublin\, D02 V097 CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mnanaheireann.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Dracula-Dublin-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260627T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20261108T180000 DTSTAMP:20260126T194619Z CREATED:20251219T161057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T194619Z UID:33953-1782558000-1794160800@mnanaheireann.com SUMMARY:From Rembrandt to Matisse – A Celebration of European Prints & Drawings DESCRIPTION:We are so lucky to have such a beautiful Art Gallery in Dublin \n\n\n\nIn celebration of Ireland’s Presidency of The Council of the European Union\, the National Gallery of Ireland presents a special exhibition featuring some fifty of our finest works on paper by artists from across Europe. Drawings\, prints\, watercolours and photographs by a range of European artists from the fifteenth century to the present day are included. The exhibition explores the diverse subjects and styles that have shaped European art through the centuries. Reflecting shifts in taste and technique over the centuries\, the exhibition showcases the strength of the Gallery’s collection across the various schools. URL:https://mnanaheireann.com/event/from-rembrandt-to-matisse-a-celebration-of-european-prints-drawings/ LOCATION:National Gallery Dublin\, Merrion Square West\, Dublin\, D02K303\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mnanaheireann.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/National-Galery-Rembrandt.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260627T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20261108T180000 DTSTAMP:20260214T091004Z CREATED:20260214T090959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T091004Z UID:34784-1782558000-1794160800@mnanaheireann.com SUMMARY:William Blake "The Age of Romantic Fantasy" Dublin DESCRIPTION:The National Gallery of Ireland – A privilege and always a treat to visit this beautiful gallery in Dublin! \n\n\n\nWilliam Blake\, a visionary artist and poet\, was a defining force in Romanticism. His imaginative and unconventional works continue to inspire today. This exhibition\, curated by Tate in partnership with the National Gallery of Ireland\, presents a selection of Blake’s most iconic works of art\, alongside paintings and drawings by his contemporaries.  URL:https://mnanaheireann.com/event/william-blake-the-age-of-romantic-fantasy-dublin/ LOCATION:National Gallery Dublin\, Merrion Square West\, Dublin\, D02K303\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mnanaheireann.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/William-Blake-expo-Dublin-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260630T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20271030T200000 DTSTAMP:20260624T213508Z CREATED:20260624T213504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T213508Z UID:36161-1782813600-1824926400@mnanaheireann.com SUMMARY:Transparence DESCRIPTION:La première exposition du Palais des enfants! \n\n\n\nFor its first exhibition\, the Children’s Palace invites transparency! A fun and sensory journey to enjoy with family\, where artistic works and scientific experiments play with light to awaken the curiosity and wonder of the youngest. \n\n\n\nIn an imaginary universe\, designed to arouse curiosity and have fun\, young and old alike freely walk from a palace of mirrors to a cave with crystalline treasures\, sometimes venturing into a mysterious forest\, sometimes towards a radiant sky or the depths of a multicolored ocean. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nChildren and accompanying persons experiment with the multiple nuances of transparency\, exchange their observations from translucency to darkness\, and marvel at the riches of nature as much as those of know-how throughout a journey punctuated by playful spaces and contemplation. \n\n\n\nThe exhibition continues through an activity book\, a podcast about transparency… URL:https://mnanaheireann.com/event/transparence/ LOCATION:Le Grand Palais\, 17 avenue du Général Eisenhower\, Paris\, 75008\, France CATEGORIES:Culture,Kids ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mnanaheireann.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Transparence-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260704T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260725T213000 DTSTAMP:20260511T214113Z CREATED:20260511T214109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T214113Z UID:35828-1783166400-1785015000@mnanaheireann.com SUMMARY:The 80th Festival d'Avignon DESCRIPTION:If you are in this area of France this year\, take advantage of this renowned meeting of the arts§ \n\n\n\nThe Festival d’Avignon 2026\, promises to be a celebration of questions and reflections. The program includes 47 shows\, including 27 women\, and artists such as Julien Gosselin\, Isabelle Huppert\, and Valérie Dréville. Korean will be the guest language\, highlighting the richness of Korean performing arts. \n\n\n\nThe festival remains international\, with 12 countries represented\, and offers a majority of women at the direction of creations. \n\n\n\nShows\, exhibitions\, debates and performances… URL:https://mnanaheireann.com/event/the-80th-festival-davignon/ LOCATION:Avignon\, 20 rue du Portail Boquier\, Avignon\, 84000\, France CATEGORIES:Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mnanaheireann.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Festival-davignon-2026-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260711T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260717T210000 DTSTAMP:20260306T103124Z CREATED:20260306T103120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T103124Z UID:35017-1783764000-1784322000@mnanaheireann.com SUMMARY:West Cork Literary Festival DESCRIPTION:Join West Cork for a world-class\, inclusive 8-day literary festival in West Cork\, featuring renowned and emerging international and Irish writers\, masterclasses and events for all ages. Our 2026 line-up will be announced on 1 April. A special event with Maggie O’Farrell in Cork city on 18 June is fully booked for the moment but many other events are still available . \n\n\n\nJoin our mailing list for updates Literary Festival – West Cork Music URL:https://mnanaheireann.com/event/west-cork-literary-festival/ LOCATION:Bantry\, Main Street\, Bantry\, P75\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mnanaheireann.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/West-Cork-Literary-Festival.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260720T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260803T000000 DTSTAMP:20260210T185605Z CREATED:20260126T194022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T185605Z UID:34609-1784548800-1785715200@mnanaheireann.com SUMMARY:JAZZ IN MARCIAC 2026 DESCRIPTION:If you are holidaying in the Toulouse area or have not yet planned to\, now is the time to think about it! \n\n\n\nEvery year the small village of Marciac\, in the Gers\, hosts the most incredible music festival\, principally Jazz but not only. Once again\, Sting is at the top of the billing this year\, after Sanatana\, Georges Benson… in the past. As Editor for the Events on Mna na hEireann\, I was lucky enough to go there 3 times and saw Sting about 4 or 5 years ago. It was an incredible event and would strongly recommend. \n\n\n\nIn the stiffling heat of the southwest\, in the middle of the summer\, you will love the atmosphere and never forget the experience! \n\n\n\nEven if you don’t book tickets to the concerts\, there are lots of free entertainment to be enjoyed around this charming village with food stalls\, night markets and fun in ambundance. URL:https://mnanaheireann.com/event/jazz-in-marciac-2026/ LOCATION:Chapiteau – MARCIAC\, 8 place du Chevalier D'Antras\, Marciac\, 32230\, France CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mnanaheireann.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/MARCIAC.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260723T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260723T203000 DTSTAMP:20260708T204154Z CREATED:20260603T145804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T204154Z UID:36118-1784831400-1784838600@mnanaheireann.com SUMMARY:Mná Summer Book Event - Paris DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to invite you to the next Mná Event on Thursday\, July 23\, 2026 \n\n\n\n—— Mná on stage and Mná participing —— \n\n\n\nIt’s a Book Event with a difference! A reading\, an interview\, a conversation &  much more with YOU attending and participating! \n\n\n\nThe Book: Thirty Years of Change Through Women’s Eyes: Ireland\, 1993-2023 \n\n\n\nThe Author: Íde B. O’Carroll\, is an Irish-born researcher and author who has worked for many years on social change issues in Ireland\, Europe and America. She has been affiliated with Women’s Studies\, Trinity College Dublin\, Ireland House\, New York University\, Public Policy and Sociology at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. She lives in Amherst\, Massachusetts\, USA. \n\n\n\nThe Interviewer: MarieAnn Mc Loughlin Dwyer\, Co Founder/Investor/Editor from Dublin. \n\n\n\nThis conversation will provide us with fascinating insights into the extraordinary changes which have occurred for women in Ireland in the last thirty years. The diverse women featured had to struggle to find their place in a changing society. The dialogue\,  in their words\, will tell us about the journeys these women took and the challenges they faced. This book has taken its place among Ireland’s most impactful feminist publications. \n\n\n\nWe also invite Mná members and authors to participate in a Writing Competition and/or to bring their published works to discover their books and sign personal copies at this Event. Please reach out view email for submissions or question to contact@mnanaheireann.com \n\n\n\nThe submissions can be as Poetry (one page) or a Short story (500-1000 words) with Women and Immigration as the topic – deadline is 15/7/26 to send to above email address. \n\n\n\nThe Event: After the Book reading and interview in St. Patrick’s Chapel\, we will have a Potluck Picnic in the courtyard. Please feel free to bring something to eat and drink with you to enjoy and share. \n\n\n\nWe are looking forward to this privileged event and seeing you all at the Irish Centre. URL:https://mnanaheireann.com/event/mna-summer-book-event-paris/ LOCATION:Irish Cultural Centre\, 5 rue des Irlandais\, Paris\, 75005\, France CATEGORIES:Culture,Mná Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://mnanaheireann.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Thirty-Years-of-Change-front-cover-image-.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260728T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260801T230000 DTSTAMP:20260219T184344Z CREATED:20260219T183949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T184344Z UID:34905-1785267000-1785625200@mnanaheireann.com SUMMARY:Fawlty Towers The Play - Dublin July 2026 DESCRIPTION:The stage version of the wonderful\, hilarious 70’s sit com situated in a dysfonctional hotel in the English seaside town of Torquay. \n\n\n\nThe day to day life of the staff and guests of this hotel with the very inept and slightly out-of-his-mind hotel manager who is tortured\, on a daily basis\, by “that annoying section of the general public who insits on staying at hotels”\, played by the wonderfully talented John Cleese on the “small screen”! Join Basil\, the Major\, Polly and Manuel for an unforgettable evening. \n\n\n\nThis West-end\, sold out show promises to bring back many memories and to offer a nigt of laughter\, but only those who go will know\, as Manuel (from the show) saus “I know nothing…”!! URL:https://mnanaheireann.com/event/fawlty-towers-the-play-dublin-july-2026/ LOCATION:Bord Gais Energy Theatre\, Grand Canal Square\, Dublin 2\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Comedy,Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mnanaheireann.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Fawlty-Towers-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260731T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260809T000000 DTSTAMP:20260409T211522Z CREATED:20260309T215152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T211522Z UID:35233-1785499200-1786233600@mnanaheireann.com SUMMARY:Interceltique Festival 2026 - Lorient DESCRIPTION:An incredible annual event to celebrate Celtic music. For this year’s festival artists from various countries will participate in this 10 day event and naturally\, amongst them\, the Irish Dervish\, Desi Wilkinson\, The Leonard Barry Trio and the Wran. \n\n\n\nStages for open-air concerts and several indoor venues around the town to host the different celtic talents. Lots of free fun and animation\, food and drink all available during the festival. There will also be but also games\, competitions and exhibitions making it a great outing for the whole family. URL:https://mnanaheireann.com/event/interceltique-festival-2026-lorient/ LOCATION:Palais des Congrés Lorient\, 1 Rue Pierre Thevenoux\, Lorient\, 56100\, France CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mnanaheireann.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Mna_Events_Interceltique2026.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260806T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260816T220000 DTSTAMP:20260624T203608Z CREATED:20260624T203604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T203608Z UID:36139-1786017600-1786917600@mnanaheireann.com SUMMARY:Kilkenny Arts Festival DESCRIPTION:For those of you who will be “Home” this summer! \n\n\n\n10 days of artistic adventures in Ireland’s medieval city of Kilkenny! A vibrant mix of heritage and contemporary creativity. \n\n\n\nThere is something for everyone\, old and young and in between! Music; chamber\, rock\, trad\, classic…..\, Visual Arts\, Litterature events including Mary Robinson and The Hubert Butler Essay prize….\, Poetry Workshops! \n\n\n\nLight Up the Castle\, the spectacular audio-visual show projected onto the walls of Kilkenny Castle\, has become one of the most eagerly anticipated events in the Festival calendar. \n\n\n\nLots of free and not expensive entertainement! Kilkenny is a beautiful town and a wonderful summer spot that will be full of incredible creative activity! Enjoy!! URL:https://mnanaheireann.com/event/kilkenny-arts-festival/ LOCATION:Kilkenny Town\, Kilkenny\, R95 YRK1\, Ireland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mnanaheireann.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Kilkenny-Arts-Festival.-v2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260807T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260809T000000 DTSTAMP:20260624T205551Z CREATED:20260624T205415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T205551Z UID:36147-1786104000-1786233600@mnanaheireann.com SUMMARY:Howth Roots and Blues Festival DESCRIPTION:The Howth Roots and Blues Festival is a music festival in showcasing the best in Irish live roots and blues artists with a sprinkling of International artists. While many of the artists are blues based the festival caters for fans of Country\, Rhythm and Blues\, Bluegrass\, Americanna\, basically anything rootsy!! Over the years there has also been Latin\, Ska and Reggae for our Friday Dance Night slot\, and this year there will be AFROBEAT. \n\n\n\nThis year the Hot House Flowers are the star band\, playing on sunday 8th for 40 euros! Very many other bands will play over the weekend\, from Free to 25 euros\, there will be music for everyone!! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHowth is such a beautiful Dublin seaside town and is sure to be rockin’ all weekend with lots of great places to eat and drink too! URL:https://mnanaheireann.com/event/howth-roots-and-blues-festival/ LOCATION:St. Mary’s Church\, Howth\, 83 Howth Road\, Dublin\, D03\, Ireland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mnanaheireann.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/HOWTH-ROCK-AND-BLUES-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260808T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260808T223000 DTSTAMP:20260624T210743Z CREATED:20260624T210739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T210743Z UID:36153-1786217400-1786228200@mnanaheireann.com SUMMARY:The Bodyguard DESCRIPTION:The international\, award-winning smash-hit musical THE BODYGUARD is back! Starring international leading actor Sidonie Smith* (Sister Act\, Chicago\, Jesus Christ Superstar) as Rachel Marron\, Olivier Award nominated Adam Garcia (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang\, Wicked\, Coyote Ugly) as Frank Farmer and Matt Milburn (Coronation Street\, Hollyoaks) as Sy Spector. \n\n\n\nNeither Kevin Costner nor Whitney Houston but renowned stars with music and dance to please all of those who enjoyed the movie. \n\n\n\nBor Gais is a great venue! Drinks and snacks available before and at the interval! URL:https://mnanaheireann.com/event/the-bodyguard/ LOCATION:Bord Gais Energy Theatre\, Grand Canal Square\, Dublin 2\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mnanaheireann.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/The-bodyguard-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260818T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260823T230000 DTSTAMP:20260707T181328Z CREATED:20260409T210153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T181328Z UID:35371-1787083200-1787526000@mnanaheireann.com SUMMARY:Swan Lake - Dublin DESCRIPTION:The Santiago Ballet company will perfrom Swan Lake in the Bord Gais Energy Theatre! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMatthew Bourne’s audacious\, rule-breaking reinvention of Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece caused a sensation when it premiered almost 30 years ago. It has now become the most successful dance theatre production of all time\, creating new audiences and inspiring generations of young dancers. \n\n\n\nIn celebration of that ongoing impact\, SWAN LAKE will take flight once more in a major new revival for the next generation of dancers\, and for audiences who will experience it for the very first time. \n\n\n\nThrilling\, bold\, witty and emotive\, this genre-defining event is still best known for replacing the female corps-de-ballet with a menacing male ensemble\, which shattered convention\, turning tradition on its head. URL:https://mnanaheireann.com/event/swan-lake-dublin/ LOCATION:Bord Gais Energy Theatre\, Grand Canal Square\, Dublin 2\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Culture,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mnanaheireann.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/SWAN-LAKE-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260911T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260913T170000 DTSTAMP:20260222T232156Z CREATED:20260219T234944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T232156Z UID:34919-1789113600-1789318800@mnanaheireann.com SUMMARY:La Parisienne - September 2026 : running\, walking.... DESCRIPTION:You don’t need to be a runner as this is an event that you can run\, walk\, crawl….\,well worth the day out! \n\n\n\nIndividually or as a team\, this wonderful “race” that is not one\, through the streets of Paris is such an incredibly fun experience. From Pont d’Iena by the Eiffel Tower to the Champs de Mars by the Ecole Militaire\, imagine the beauty of this course! \n\n\n\nLa Parisienne\, this year the theme is “Amazonne”\, was created to raise reserch funds for breast cancer. \n\n\n\nThe atmosphere is electric and “bon enfant”. Bring your friend\, mother\, daughter\, grand-daughter\, this all-women- race (the odd guy dresses up!!) is well worth the small amount of pain that a 7K run/walk can bring. URL:https://mnanaheireann.com/event/la-parisienne-september-2026-running-walking/ LOCATION:Le Pont d’Iena\, Avenue de New York\, Paris\, 75007\, France CATEGORIES:Sport ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mnanaheireann.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/La-Parisienne-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260916T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260916T160000 DTSTAMP:20260707T163422Z CREATED:20260707T161533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T163422Z UID:36220-1789567200-1789574400@mnanaheireann.com SUMMARY:Paper & Palette Society DESCRIPTION:Have you artistic kids ? \n\n\n\n—— Check out this newly formed society —— \n\n\n\nPaper & Palette Society was born in Paris to give children a space to discover creative expression as a lifelong practice\, through the study of art and art journaling. \n\n\n\nIt is a yearlong Art and full English immersion program every Wednesday\, designed to build each child’s confidence in expressing themselves — out loud and on the page.  Let playful imagination and creativity grow while building the kids’ confidence in speaking and writing in English. Kids learn best when busy creating and having fun.  \n\n\n\nThe program is made for kids age 8-12 with an Anglophone background. Our group is limited to 6-8 kids so that each child gets our full attention.  Each term builds on the other and at the end of the year\, we will hold an Artist Show where each child will get to talk about their art and the process behind the artwork. \n\n\n\nRegistrations are open for the school year 2026-2027 and the autumn term begins on September 16. For more details\, please head on to the website: https://paperpalettesociety.com/ \n\n\n\nClasses are every Wednesday from 2PM-4PM at the Scots Kirk Church (17 rue Bayard\, 75008).  It runs the whole year except during the school holidays.   \n\n\n\nProgram fees are 300 euros per term plus a one-time membership fee of 35 euros. The full year is 825 euros and can be paid in 3 increments of 275 euros at the beginning of each term.   \n\n\n\nhttps://paperpalettesociety.com/about-paper–palette-society URL:https://mnanaheireann.com/event/paper-palette-society/ LOCATION:Scots Kirk Church\, 17 rue Bayard\,\, Paris\, 75008\, France CATEGORIES:Culture,Kids ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mnanaheireann.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Mna_Spotlight_PaperPalette-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260923T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20270117T170000 DTSTAMP:20260624T215008Z CREATED:20260624T215005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T215008Z UID:36167-1790157600-1800205200@mnanaheireann.com SUMMARY:Cézanne et Nous - Musée d'Orsay Paris DESCRIPTION:The exhibition aims to present broadly the work of Paul Cezanne (1839-1906) in light of his artistic heritage\, in a constant dialogue\, synthetic and unprecedented. It bears witness to the artist’s unparalleled posterity\, from the moment when\, as a recluse in Aix\, some wonder whether there really exists\, to the “Cezanne myth” of the 20th century\, the founding father of pictorial modernity. URL:https://mnanaheireann.com/event/cezanne-et-nous-musee-dorsay-paris/ LOCATION:Musée d’Orsay\, Esplanade Valéry Giscard d'Estaing\, Paris\, 75007\, France CATEGORIES:Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mnanaheireann.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/CEZANNE-ET-NOUS-2.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR