Connect with the Irish community in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

From traditional music sessions and Gaelic football matches, poetry readings and film screenings, local Irish community groups are keeping the spirit of Ireland strong in southeast France.

These organisations bring people together to celebrate music, sport, literature, cinema, Gaeilge, and more, creating a vibrant connection between Ireland and France.

If you're new to the region, or simply curious about Ireland, you'll find a warm welcome at these gatherings.

In Lyon and Grenoble, The Association Franco-Irlandaise de Lyon and Celtic Connection (Grenoble), host a rich, year-round programme of cultural and sporting activities.

Further north, James Joyce à Saint-Gérand-le-Puy preserves the legacy of the great Irish writer with a dedicated museum and library, tracing his time in the area.

Watch the video below to meet some of the community leaders keeping Irish culture thriving in the Rhône Valley through these associations.