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Discover our beautifully illustrated commemorative book showcasing Princess Grace's attachment to Ireland and her impact on promoting Irish culture, which was presented to them. This digital version is freely available here.
H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco and His sister H.R.H. the Princess of Hanover (Caroline) attended a music celebration to mark the 40th anniversary of the Princess Grace Irish Library on 20th November 2024. It was exactly 40 years to the day in 1984, when they inaugurated the Library, alongside their father Prince Rainier III, in tribute to Their mother, Princess Grace. The link and friendship between Monaco and Ireland continues.
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Pierre Joannon and Dr Eamon Maher in conversation about these two great writers: one English who lived in Antibes and one French who lived in Ireland. Both pioneering and celebrated writers are the subject of Pierre's recent books: ‘Graham Greene, Ireland and the Honorary Consul – A view from the South of France’ (2024)’ and ‘Michel Déon de l’Académie française, Pierre Joannon, Correspondance 1973-2016’ (January 2025).
Dr Eamon Maher, Technological University Dublin is Director of the National Centre for Franco-Irish Studies will be in conversation with Pierre Joannon, former Consul General of Ireland in south-east France (1973-2024) and Member of the Royal Irish Academy.
The library hosted several events on 17th March as a day-long celebration for Ireland's National Day. In the event special guests H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco and the Ambassador of Ireland to the Principality H.E. Niall Burgess enjoyed a performance on the harp by 12-year -old Noël Nardi, a talented, award-winning student at the Académie Rainier III conservatoire who regaled the dignataries and audience with some traditional Irish tunes from the Princess Grace personal collection of Irish American song sheets. The Ireland Funds Monaco Writer-in-Residence Cónal Creedon from Cork city read one of his poems.
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