The Paris Catacombs

On Wednesday evening, 14 November, Philip McGRORY will be taking us "underground" to explore the history of and escort us "through" the Paris Catacombs.  The time: 19h 30  Venue: The Dark Horse

French influences on 18th century Ireland

Fifty people, one of our largest attendances in recent years, listened attentively as Dr Eamon PHOENIX provided an illustrated talk on French Influences on Ireland in the 18th century.  Eamon had previously addressed the cercle at our annual dinner a few years ago, so in a way it was like resuming an old conversation.
This time though, his historical anecdotes recalling stories and events that took place in Belfast's Cathedral Quarter over two centuries ago seemed to many of us in the Dark Horse Coffee Shop, perhaps a prison in those days, very close indeed.
Eamon's already extensive talk was supplemented by a range of responses to questions from his audience. He spoke of more recent examples of French influences particularly in relation to Northern Ireland and although members could have listened all night, reluctantly we had to bring the evening to a close.
Were you there? What do you think? Did you ask a question? Please share your views on the blog.

The next meeting of the Cercle Français de Belfast will be on …

Mercredi  17 octobre 2012

à 19.30 heures,

in Dark Horse Coffee House,

30-34, Hill Street Belfast BT1 2LB

 

Topic: French influences on Ireland in the 18^th century                                    

Speaker:   Éamon Phoenix

Following up on his much appreciated talk a few years ago at our Annual Dinner, we are delighted that historian and broadcaster Éamon Phoenix has agreed to give a talk on this year's programme.

Fest Diez

The monthly session of Breton Dancing in Belfast takes place

on Saturday 13^th October 2012

in Madden’s Bar, 74 Berry Street, Belfast

from 5pm to 8pm

As always the music will be provided by French and Irish musicians and Amélie will be there to guide you through the steps.
For more information see the  BreizhEire website  …
www.breizheire.com

 

French films showing at QFT this month.

FRI 5 OCT – THURS 18 OCT

(Not screening on Thurs 11 Oct)

INTOUCHABLES

Untouchable

Dir: Olivier Nakache & Eric Toledano

France • 2011 • 1 hr 52 mins

Comedy/Drama

Cast: François Clu Zet, Omar Sy, Anne Le Ny

 English subtitles

A box office smash in its native France, Untouchable has shades of The King’s Speech and Driving Miss Daisy in its story of a quadriplegic white millionaire given a new lease of life by his unconventional black carer.

As always it is worth checking out the full details of QFT’s October programme at …http://www.queensfilmtheatre.com/