For 2025 the Direction des Affaires Culturelles de Monaco (Institut du Patrimoine) has decided to reduce the scope of the event in Monaco and the Princess Grace Irish Library is not part of the official celebration of heritage in Monaco. However, we hope to proceed with our Irish music concerts. Details will be provided à la rentrée if the authorities permit the library to open on Sunday.
A showcase of young talent!
We thank the Director of l'Académie Rainier III Conservatoire, Madame Jade Sapolin for her continued support. As is tradition each year at the library, we are delighted that the students are ready to perform their marvelous music at the library.
In conjunction with The American Club of the Riviera, we are pleased to bring you this special event - a luncheon with renowned author and actress Carol Drinkwater.
Venue: Castelroc Restaurant, Monaco-ville
Time: Starts 12pm till approximately 15:00
Carol Drinkwater is a multi-award-winning actress who is known for her portrayal of Helen Herriot in the BBC television series 'All Creatures Great and Small'. In parallel to her TV work, Carol is also a much-loved author of novels and her memoirs set on her olive farm in the south of France.
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Proceeds from this event go to the Fondation Princess Grace de Monaco - to benefit children's cancer treatments.
The film screening is offered by Germaine McCormack-Kos, Irish film producer and cancer survivor. The lunch and venue are sponsored by the Stelios Philanthropic Foundation.
This film is an uplifting tribute to the pioneering doctors who developed early cancer cures, whom Germaine met as she went on her own personal journey to recovery. The film brings a message of hope to families affected by cancer. A buffet lunch follows the film screening (55 mintues).Tickets: €55
A literary celebration of James Joyce's modernist masterpiece 'Ulysses'.
Starting at 2.30pm! Free event - just turn up at library!
Enjoy a street performance of dramatic readings and song, delivered by local talent - the accomplished actors from Monaco-Ireland Arts Society. Everyone can join in the spirit and don a hat or period dress!
Check below for photos from last year!
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.
St Patrick’s Day concert with the much-loved traditional Irish music band, Dubh Linn who will play a lively mix of traditional songs and tunes. With four musicians from Dublin (Aido, Ray, Fionnuala and Helen Lawlor) they have a unique sound with vocal harmonies and energetic instrumental arrangements.
Enjoy a lively Irish céilí ambiance and a display of Irish dancing.!
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February 27th at 7pm
Don't miss this evening of entertainment by award-winning writer Cónal Creedon, The Ireland Funds Monaco spring 2025 Writer-in-Residence at the Princess Grace Irish Library. We are honoured to welcome in person the renowned novelist, playwright, documentary filmmaker, essayist, and collaborative artist who was awarded the prestigious 2024 World Cultural Council Leonardo da Vinci Award of Arts. The global appeal of his work has resulted in excellent reviews and his books and stage plays are translated into many languages beyond Europe, including Chinese.
January 22nd: a lecture by Dr Malgorzata D'Aughton, University College Cork. In the summer of 2021, a silver gilt chalice sold at an auction by Duke’s Auctioneers of Dorchester. The catalogue described the chalice as ‘an exceptionally rare Irish silver-gilt chalice, circa 1480’. Since its purchase, the Ó Learghusa Chalice named by the current owner, has featured in articles and on television in the United States, where it has also gone on exhibition at major universities. Now, visiting Monaco, which marks the last stop on the chalice’s travels, it will go on permanent loan to Kylemore Abbey in Ireland.
The Princess Grace Irish Library is delighted to collaborate with children from the primary school, François d'Assise Nicolas Barré (FANB), to create an Irish-inspired nativity scene as part of the annual Chemin des Crèches for Christmas in Monaco.
The young pupils are designing their own nativity scene using celtic symbols that inspired them from the Princess Grace Irish Library. From December 8th 2024 until January 6th 2025 their Irish-inspired crib with celtic designs will be displayed at the Chapelle de la Miséricorde (Chapel of Mercy) on The Rock (Le Rocher). The chapel is mere steps away from the library so pop in to see us! (Monday - Friday).
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