Celtic Nua Musical Weekend in Peyriac de Mer
2025-04-04 18:00 - 2025-04-06 18:00 (Europe/Paris) | Celtic Nua, Peyriac de Mer, France
CELTIC NUA is delighted to announce an important upcoming Irish event to be hosted in the pictureque village of Peyriac de Mer. Lots of festivities, music sessions and singing to be enjoyed by all.

2024 opened an exciting new chapter for Celtic Nua as it opened the official Branch of Comahltas in Occiatnie, South of France. Many musicians and attendees travelled over from Ireland, including the President of Comahltas, Attracta Brady, the Head of Comhaltas Diaspora Brendan McAleer. Kevin McGreevy the Irish Consulate in Toulouse, Embassy staff from Paris and Shauna Kelly-Lefevre, founder of Mna na hEireann, all joined this important cultural and musical ceremony.

Hommage à Joni Mitchell by Liv Monaghan
2025-04-05 19:00 - 20:30 | Monaco
Mná Member performing at

Sunset Side Jazz Club – Chatelet

Venue Address : 60 rue des Lombards, 75001 Paris

Face Yoga Seasonal Workshop
2025-04-12 15:00 - 16:30 | Asnieres, Asnieres-sur-Seine, 92600, France
Saturday afternoon Face Yoga – Lift the mood – Release and regenerate the SKIN with fuller Lips/mouth focus.

Aligning with earth based practices this weekend as we move further in toward Yin season. When we honour the seasons both in Yoga, Ayurveda and Chinese med practices we then arrive in the next season with a fuller vitality and health of mind, body, heart.

All can stay after the Face Yoga session to gather and enjoy a chat together in the garden.

MRS ROBINSON - This film empowers us to take a stand in the fight for climate justice
2025-05-05 18:30 - 19:45 | Virtual/Online Film Screening, France
Thanks to the Kinema platform, we are delighted to host a virtual screening of this incredible film about a renowned Irish trail blazer who has and continues to Rock the System and inspire generations of women and men in all of her endeavors and achievements. And, she is a driving force for the Mna na hEireann, the “Women of Ireland”!

Unfolding a story about female leadership, human rights activism and climate justice, MRS ROBINSON tells the inspirational life story of change-maker Mary Robinson: Ireland’s first female President, a pioneering UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, the successor of Nelson Mandela as Chair of The Elders and the co-founder of Project Dandelion.

Writer's Retreat in Paris
2025-05-18 19:00 - 2025-05-23 21:00 | Paris 15th Arrondissement, Place Cambronne, Paris, 75015, France
Writer’s Retreat in Paris offering a mix of teaching, mentoring and practical industry advice.

Emma Claire Sweeney, hails from Tipperary (Ireland), is an award winning author and a co-director of the Ruppin Agency Writers’ Studio, which offers literary mentoring programmes and writing retreats in France, North Wales and beyond. Emma is also a Senior Lecturer in creative writing at the Open University and her novel, Owl Song at Dawn, won Nudge Book of the Year. She has won Society of Authors, Arts Council and Royal Literary Fund awards, and has written for The Paris Review, TIME, and The Washington Post.

As a creative writing teacher of many years, Emma is very experienced in identifying what individual writers need to do to progress. Emma runs the Paris retreat with her husband, Jonathan Ruppin, an editor and former agent. Each retreat features a Magical History Tours optional literary excursion led by Saara Marchadour of the Irish Embassy.

Bring your creative talent and join this Writer’s Retreat’s philosophy to support authors at any stage of their development in taking their writing to the next level.

✔️A unique and inspiring venue to write and boost your skills in Paris

✔️Encounter and spend time with professional writers to share feedback and ideas

✔️One-to-one craft advice from a published writer and an editor

✔️Publishing industry insight from insiders

✔️A glorious city to explore once the writing day is over

Massage & Wellbeing Day with Helen
2025-05-24 10:00 - 18:00 | At Helen, 18 rue des Reculettes, Paris, 75013, France
Book your place with Helen Stack-Petit. RSVP : helenstackpetit@gmail.com

Tel: 06 26 42 96 31

Mná Monthly Online Session - Mná Nua & Website Presentation
2025-05-26 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-30 19:00 - 20:00 | Monaco
Each month, we run a session via Zoom, to introduce the Mná Community. Come enjoy an informal session and discover the network and/or catch up with the Members. We take time to introduce the Mná nua “new” Members, do a who’s who. cover updates, share news, events and questions.

Registered Mná Members will receive the Zoom invitaiton and link via email prior to the date.

Kindly click on the button below if you are not yet a Mná Member but would like to attend this session.

Walk On The Wild Side - Film - Monaco
2025-06-17 12:00 - 13:30 | Stelios Philanthropic Foundation, 14 Quai Antoine 1er, Port Hercules, Monaco, 98000, France
Germaine McCormack-Kós, Irish Film Producer, Director, Writer & Artist

Germaine McCormack-Kós, has co-produced documentaries and has directed and produced WALK ON THE WILD SIDE. Upcoming screening and lunch in Monco. This uplifting tribute to the pioneering doctors who developed early cancer cures is now available on Amazon Prime – US/UK/France.

A world traveler, Germaine currently lives in France. Her determination against all odds to stay alive after a stage four cancer diagnosis, this documentary will inspire others to follow the protocols, to be unafraid, to be proactive and to share what she has learned from her own battle.

When not working on film or writing, Germaine is painting. She has represented Ireland as an artist at International Exhibitions, and won several awards with steel sculptures.

All proceeds from ticket sales go to the Fondation Princess Grace de Monaco – to benefit children’s cancer treatments.

"An Irish Story" writen and performed by Kelly Rivière
2025-06-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Théâtre La Scala, 13, Bld de Strasbourg, Paris, 75010, France
Mná na hÉireann, Kelly at Théâtre La Scala

Mná Monthly Online Session - Mná Nua & Website Presentation
2025-06-30 19:00 - 20:30 | Monaco
Each month, we run a session via Zoom, to introduce the Mná Community. Come enjoy an informal session and discover the network and/or catch up with the Members. We take time to introduce the Mná nua “new” Members, do a who’s who. cover updates, share news, events and questions.

Guest Speaker: Mná Member Sara Nelson will present the Association Passerelles et Compétences. Learn about the experienced professionals that volunteer to help associations function more efficiently (eg. HR, Finance, Fund-raising, Governance, Marketing/Communication, General Organisation/Processes etc.). Volunteers select projects based on their interests and / or expertise and determine the rhythm of the project to match their availability.

Registered Mná Members will receive the Zoom invitaiton and link via email prior to the date.

Kindly click on the button below if you are not yet a Mná Member but would like to attend this session.

Mná Monthly Online Session - Guest Speaker Pam LEE
2025-08-26 19:00 - 20:30 | Monaco
Each month, we run a session via Zoom, to bond the Mná Community. Come enjoy an informal session and discover the network and/or catch up with the Members. We take time to introduce the Mná Nua “new” Members, do a who’s who. cover updates, share news, events and questions.

Guest Speaker: Mná Member Pam LEE 🌊 Making History with #EMPOWHER! 🌊

Join us and meet this fearless Irish skipper making waves in the world’s most challenging single-handed offshore race – the Route du Rhum 2026!

🔥 Learn About Pam’s Adventure:

Our very own Mná na hEireann, Pamela Lee is breaking barriers as the first Irish sailor to compete in the legendary Route du Rhum in 2026.

And, competing in the Class40 Championships en route to the prestigious Route du Rhum.

This isn’t just a race – it’s a movement! The #EMPOWHER campaign leverages offshore racing for equality, diversity, and sustainability.

💡 Why Attend?

Hear Pam’s inspiring story, her challenges, her tips to stay focused, her vision for change and impact.

Learn how partners & the Mná can follow and engage with this high-performance sporting initiative.

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the intense training & strategic actions about #EMPOWHER.

📅 Event Details:

Event Name: “Mná Monthly Online Session with #EMPOWHER”

Feature: Pamela Lee talks about her Route du Rhum 2026 ambitions.

Goal: Empower through sport, drive change, manifest your dreams and celebrate offshore sailing.

👥 You’re Invited!Don’t miss this chance to meet Pam LEE, learn about the campaign and the big race with #EMPOWHER, and be part of Pam’s Mná movement making history on the ocean!

✨ RSVP your spot for an evening of inspiration, networking, and ocean racing excitement! ✨

Registered Mná Members will receive the Zoom invitaiton and link via email prior to the date.

Kindly click on the button below if you are not yet a Mná Member but would like to attend this session.

La Rentrée Céili in Paris
2025-09-20 19:00 - 22:30 | O’Sullivans, 92 Bd de Clichy, Paris, 75018, France
Céili dances are a big part of Irish heritage in Ireland and among Irish communities worldwide! Book your tickets and get ready to join the fun at O’Sullivans by the Mill

A Céili is a traditional group dance originating in Ireland! It’s a fun and lively way for people to come together, dance, and celebrate Irish culture with traditional music. The word “Céili” means “gathering” or “feast” in Gaelic.

Key Aspects of Céili Dance

Group Dance: Céili dances involve groups of people dancing together in formations like circles, lines, or quadrilles.

Traditional Irish Music: Dances are accompanied by lively traditional Irish music played on instruments like the fiddle, accordion, bodhrán, and tin whistle.

Social and Community-Oriented: Céili dances bring people together, fostering a sense of unity and connection among participants.

Popular Céili Dances

Walls of Limerick

Siege of Ennis

Haymakers Jig

Clare Lancers

Celtic Wellness Retreat, Loughcrew Estate
2025-09-25 16:00 - 2025-09-28 15:00 | Loughcrew Estate, County Meath, Loughcrew Estate, Ireland
Join us in the idyllic surroundings of Loughcrew Estate, itself steeped in centuries of history and surrounded by the extraordinary neolithic cairns. This is a place where history, natural beauty and mythology merge. This Yoga and Mindfulness Retreat offers a unique blend of physical, mediative and creative practice, alongside restful time out. There will be daily yoga and mindfulness sessions with Tina and Martin, designed to connect to our bodies and senses, and to develop a mindful approach to our daily lives. Over your four days, you will have ample time too to relax and enjoy the grounds and gardens, all rich in history, heritage and natural beauty.

Recentre, Reconnect, Reinvent, Relax & Create in Faro 26th - 29th September 2025 with Sharon Lysaght
2025-09-26 14:00 - 2025-09-29 13:00 | Faro, Faro, Portugal
After last Faro Retreat success, we will return end of September for an immersion into somatic healing, yoga, face yoga and meditation in one of the last paradises in Europe, overlooking Cabo Sao Vicente, next to Faro. With exclusive residency the uniqueness of this retreat is that there is an emphasis on individual needs with more therapeutic approach to take care of your mind, body heart.

Our days will be filled with both regenerating and nurturing sessions of pure wellness through yoga, somatics, mediation, face yoga, body mind centering and art therapy and more. We choose this exceptional location in a wild untouched region soaked in Atlantic Energy and Southern light to allow time in connection (we all need yoga right now !) Breathing in the floral ocean breeze, enjoying silence with just the waves and birds to feel the sun and wind on our being.

Fernando and Eva will host us in their lovely guest house. They will share their inspiring lifestyle with us and Fernando will prepare 3 nourishing meals a day from the harvest of his vegetable garden and orchard, as well as other locally grown products.

Cost includes Double sharing 1350 per person (2 rooms with twin beds) or one double room. Not including flights or transport from airport to site 90€ (one way) for up to 1-5people

This Retreat is for :

Those looking for new wellness experiences. Taking time to bring attention to your body and mind, intuitive nature. Going on retreat is an invaluable practice that helps us stay connected to ourselves in our daily lives. Our Retreat will include different ateliers given by Sabine and myself.

I will be drawing inspiration from the natural world, Yoga, Chinese Medicine, Buddhist mindfulness, and illuminating poetry and readings, this weekend will offer practices that are both reviving and restorative with an emphasis on the individual needs of students.

Sabine Bouvet

Écouter la mémoire du corps. Écouter la parole. C’est ce que je pratique avec le Rebalancing et le Body Mind Centering (BMC), thérapies psycho corporelles. Libérer les tensions physiques pour libérer les tensions psychiques. Je suis aussi journaliste de voyage, basée à Lisbonne, animée par le goût des mots, de la rencontre avec soi et l’autre. Formée au Rebalancing en Allemagne, puis en Californie et aujourd’hui au BMC en Italie, une approche somatique (soma = le corps vivant), à chaque fois dans des lieux en pleine nature qui m’ont subjuguée ; j’ai retrouvé cette harmonie dans ce lieu unique au Portugal où j’aimerais vous emmener. Toucher et être touchée.

Join us for this nourishing event to slow down and deepen your path of wellness.

Total price 1350€ – Payment possible in 2 instalments.

First payment due June 2025 €675

Remaining 50% to be paid by July 7, incl. VAT

Please contact directly to receive reservation form : sharonvlysaght@gmail.com

September 26th

Arrival: 11 a.m at latest into Faro Airport, some people arrived last year the night before. Our beautiful Venue is just over an hours drive from Airport.

The transfer from Faro to the retreat venue is not included, It costs €90 for 1 to 5 people €120 for 6 people –

Check in by 2 p.m. our 1st workshop 3 p.m.-

September 29th

Departure Please Plan to fly from 4 p.m. onwards (not before as our last even is the morning followed by a last meal together)

Invitation - Book Launch - Dublin
2025-10-07 18:30 - 20:30 | Eagle House, 18-19 Glastule Road, Dunlaoghaire, Dublin, Ireland
For those in Dublin, we are delighted to share the details of this upcoming Book Launch.

Mna Member, Margaret Harvey, will present her debut novel “That’s the Why”

This book takes readers on a heartwarming journey through a vanished Ireland. Through the eyes of several lovable characters, Harvey tells a beautifully realised story that will remind readers of today of both the beauty and the hardship of those bygone times.

An unmissable event to meet Margaret and many others celebrating her achievement and her 1st novel.

Celtic Nua Musical Weekend in Peyriac de Mer
2025-10-10 12:00 - 2025-10-12 18:00 | Celtic Nua, Peyriac de Mer, France
CELTIC NUA is delighted to announce an important upcoming Irish event to be hosted in the pictureque village of Peyriac de Mer. Lots of festivities, music sessions and singing to be enjoyed by all. In 2024, it was an exciting new chapter for Celtic Nua as it opened the official Branch of Comahltas in Occiatnie, South of France.

And the culture and music continue in Peyriac de Mer with events, sessions and classes on the programme to enjoy. Join this next Festival Irlandais in the beautiful town with lots of history.

A Tribute to Joni Mitchell by Liv Monaghan - Paris
2025-10-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Monaco
Hommage à Joni Mitchell by Liv Monaghan

October 18 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Seize this opportunity to experience a very talented Irish artist with the voice of an angel and with great musicians by her side. Weaving a deeply artistic pattern of different creative experiences together to offer songs that pull threads from Jazz, Soul, Folk, and Romanticism to create an alternative and essentially poetic sound.

Mná Member performing at

Sunset Side Jazz Club – Chatelet

Venue Address : 60 rue des Lombards, 75001 Paris

Transat Café L'OR - Le Harve
2025-10-20 11:00 - 13:00 | Paul Vatine Basin, Le Harve, 96600, France
Irish skipper and Mna, Pam LEE will baptise her racing boat on Monday 20th October in Le Harve before the big race launch. Join the fun in Le Harve…!

Le Havre, home port of the Coffee Route

The largest city in Normandy, Le Havre, located 2 hours from Paris and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005, is host city of the longest transatlantic race, the TRANSAT CAFÉ L’OR Le Havre Normandie.

From October 17 to 26, come enjoy 10 days of free entertainment for adults and children and the opportunity to meet some of the greatest sailors in ocean racing. Nearly 200 skippers and their boats will be lined up in the Paul Vatine basin. It will be THE place to be during the All Saints’ Day holidays.

Invitation - Book Launch in Marseille - "Fractured France" by Andrew Hussey
2025-10-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Les Arcenaulx, 25 Cours d'Estienne d'Orves, Marseille, 13001, France
For those living in and around Marseille or if on a visit, don’t miss out on this Book Launch, Friday 24th October at 6pm.

A unique event at the atmospheric “Les Arcenaulx” bookshop to mark the publication of British author and historian Andrew Hussey’s new book on France.

Mná, Mary Fitzgerald will be chairing a discussion with Andrew and Marseille residents Vérane Frédiani (author of “Marseille Cuisine le Monde” (now translated into English), François Thomazeau (journalist and polar novelist) and Cole Stangler (Franco-American journalist and author).

A discussion to be held in English in relation to Andrew’s chapter on Marseille and discussing more generally the current context and views of a Fracture France.

An unmissable event to meet Andrew Hussey and many others celebrating his new publication.

Mná Monthly Online Session - Gathering for Mná Nua & Updates
2025-10-27 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-02 19:00 - 20:00 | Monaco
Each month, we run a session via Zoom, to broaden the Mná Community. Come enjoy an informal session and discover the network and/or catch up with the Members. We take time to introduce the Mná nua “new members”, do a who’s who. cover updates, share news, events, introduce Mná Partners, etc…

Registered Mná Members will receive the Zoom invitaiton and link via email prior to the date.

Kindly click on the button below if you are not yet a Mná Member but would like to attend this session.

Wine Tasting - Chateau Sirio AOP Graves
2025-11-15 10:00 - 2025-11-16 18:00 | Forum Armand Peugeot, 45 rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud, Poissy, 78300, France
For all wine lovers in or near Poissy (78), come taste the prize winning Chateau Sirio AOP Graves wines to be presented at the Salon des Vins de Poissy, Forum Armand Peugeot.

A chance to stock up for the Christmas parties!

Free Parking if by car and venue is close to Poissy train station if by train.

Massage & Wellbeing Day with Helen Stack-Petit
2025-12-06 10:00 - 18:00 | At Helen, 18 rue des Reculettes, Paris, 75013, France

Mná Christmas Event - Les Ateliers FL - Paris
2025-12-10 14:00 - 23:00 | Les Ateliers, 9 Rue de Saint-Pétersbourg, Paris, 75008, France
We have curated an event in the spirit of Christmas to bring us together in a special venue. This Mná event is organized in collaboration with Les Ateliers Language School in Paris and the Townhall of Asnières to support a senior citizens initiative.

RSVP below to book your party seat before Monday 8th December 2025 🎉🥳– A selection of Creative Christmas Themed Workshops. The teachers from Les Ateliers will animate these workshops and we’ll meet the participating students. ✍️🎼– A Festive Christmas Party. Drinks & buffet offered by Les Ateliers – Mná members can bring food & drink as we LOVE Pot Luck to ensure our favorite savory, sweet dishes and liquids are flowing 🎉🥳All the options and timings are given in the accompanying flyer. Depending on your availability, you can choose when you’d like to join the Christmas Cheer!

🎄🎁 A Gift for the Elderly 🎄🎁We kindly ask each person to bring a gift or small items in a box. We will wrap and prepare Christmas cards as we wish to collect Christmas gifts for the elderly as part of the Townhall’s initiative to brighten Christmas Day with a Surprise Gift from a kind Mná.

Tel: 06 21 14 07 08

Email : admin@mnanaheireann.com

A Tribute to Joni Mitchell by Liv Monaghan - Paris
2025-12-19 21:30 - 23:00 | Monaco
Hommage à Joni Mitchell by Liv Monaghan

December 19th @ 9:30 pm

Seize this opportunity to experience a very talented Irish artist with the voice of an angel and with great musicians by her side. Weaving a deeply artistic pattern of different creative experiences together to offer songs that pull threads from Jazz, Soul, Folk, and Romanticism to create an alternative and essentially poetic sound.

Treat yourself and why not others with a gift voucher. Promo Code for the Mna community included below.

Mná Member performing at

Sunset Side Jazz Club – Chatelet

Venue Address : 60 rue des Lombards, 75001 Paris

Kids Kamishibai Workshop - Montrouge
2025-12-22 10:00 - 2025-12-23 12:30 | At Pottery Club, 7 rue Radiguey, Montrouge, 92120, France
Want to gift your kids, nieces, nephews or friends with a special treat before Christmas. We are delighted to present this exciting Kamishibai workshop created and run in English for 7-10 year olds in a lovely space in Montrouge, south of Paris.

Bilingual workshop

Tel: 06 98 04 28 55

Email : Mná Member, Catherine Kealey Bouheret : cathkealey@gmail.com
