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The centre culturel irlandais profiles Ireland's rich arts scene and is at the heart of Franco-Irish cultural collaboration.
History
Inaugurated in 2002, the Centre Culturel Irlandais is situated in the Collège des Irlandais, or Irish College, formerly home to a large collegiate community of Irish priests, seminarians and lay scholars whose origins stretch back to 1578.
Building
Erected in 1775 as home to a large Irish collegiate community, the building, including the Old Library and St Patrick’s Chapel, was completely restored between 1997 and 2002.
Partners & Sponsors
The cultural programme of the Centre Culturel Irlandais is organised with the support of: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Culture Ireland, Arts Council and British Council
Irish language
Courses, resources and events in Irish Cúrsaí, acmhainní agus imeachtaí as Gaeilge
Organisation
The director and the staff of the Centre Culturel Irlandais are appointed by the Fondation Irlandaise which has been responsible for the building and its activities since 1805.
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