december 17th 2009
IRISH DANCE AND MUSIC at the Antidote Pub
The irish dances lessons take place at the thursday sessions at the Antidote Pub (108 rue St Georges, 69005 Lyon) from 9.30pm

december 13th 2009
CHRISTMAS PARTY
The Ambassador of Ireland in France, Paul Kavanagh, will be the guest of honour.

- from 2pm to 4pm: Santa coming with presents for the children. Free for members (place: Johnny's Kitchen, 68 rue St Georges, 69005 Lyon); non-members 5€. Lunch available for children before the party for 5€.

- from 7pm: Christmas Party Ceili, Live music by Shelta and Adrian Walsh, Irish Dancing, and Irish Christmas dinner (place: Maison des Passages, 44 rue St georges, 69005 Lyon). 10€ for members, 15€ for non-members (lunch + ceili, no-drinks)
www.shelta.org

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See the Press (Le Progrès, 16/12/09) :

<december 4th to 6th 2009
RIVERDANCE
Halle Tony Garnier (friday 8.30pm, saturday 3pm and 8.30pm, sunday 2.30pm)
infos: http://www.riverdance.com/htm/tours_tickets/tourdates.php

december 28th 2009
Gaelic Football Training
We will be holding our first Gaelic football training session of the season at the rugby grounds of la Doua which can be reached by the TCL Tramway T1 (near the "Doua Gaston Berger" stop) on Saturday 28/11/2009 from 10am to 12am.

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november 27th 2009
Irish and Country Night to help the school in Teriya-Bugu (Mali)
The evening start at 7pm with a welcome in photos and irish music for the time of "apéro".
Then at 8pm concert with The Poly'songs (with Julia Delaney) and then Irish Tap and Dances, Hooked on Country, and the celtic band Tann
Food and drink: salmon, guiness etc...
Prices: 10€, free for childrens and students
It's better to reserve before: cheque of 10€ to: Association OULLINS MALI AQUA VIVA, and send to Yannick KOOG, 315 rue Crémière, 69440 SAINT LAURENT D’AGNY
Informations: 04.78.48.29.23 or mail:ykoog@free.fr
The Association OULLINS MALI AQUA VIVA send money for a school in Mali.
Place: salle du Parc Chabrières, Oullins

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november 14th 2009
At 9pm Ireland versus France World Cup Play-Offs.
Watch the RTE coverage of the first leg of the Ireland France World Cup playoffs live on a big screen in the basement of Johnny's Kitchen.
We asked Johnny's Kitchen to install a big screen for the occasion so that AFIL members can enjoy the match.

31st october
Halloween Party
Halloween party for children at Johnny's Kitchen (48, Rue St Georges, 69005 Lyon) from 1pm to 4pm

24th to 31st october 2009
Macbeth (Shakespeare)
Théâtre des Asphodèles (Lyon 3ème) from 8 pm
infos: http://flyingpigtheatrecompany.webnode.com

22th september 2009
Quizz Night Launch at 8.30 pm
Venue: Johnny's Kitchen, 48 rue St Georges, 69005 Lyon

21th september 2009
Introduction to the Irish Set Dancing
from 7.30 to 9.30, free aperitif provide by the AFIL
Venue: Antidote Pub, 108 rue St Georges, 69005 Lyon

20th september 2009
All Ireland GAA Final
Presentation of rules and traditions followed by live match. Start at 3.30 pm
Venue: Johnny's Kitchen, 48 rue St Georges, 69005 Lyon

july/august 2009
Eire2you.come is a new web-based shopping site for expatriate Irish or anyone wanting stuff from Ireland (chocolate, newspaper, GAA Jersey, tea etc...).
No minimum order, the enterprise is based in Ireland, all the informations here:
http://www.eire2you.come

25th july 2009
Magali Commes and Andreas Breckner are pleased to announce the birth of the young Adèle the 25th of july. Adèle (4 kg) and the mother are in good form !

june 2009
Theresa, David and Cliana Rouger are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter Eloïse. She was born on the 27th of june at 6.30 am !

june 28th 2009
Annual Picnic in La Tour de Salvagny
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At least 50 people, Irish and French participated in the annual Irish picnic on Sunday June 28, at the Hippodrome at La Tour de Salvagny. This year there were many new faces, and the big game was guessing the origin of the people from their accents. News of the past year was exchanged, and plans for the year to come. One of the highlights of the day was the puc fada ("the long shot" in Gaelic), the senior section of which was won by ex-Laois hurling star Philip Delaney in a fiercely contested competition... The result of the junior section was still in doubt when we went to press... The ladies were represented by a number of camogie players. As people said goodbye they promised to meet at some of the events organised by the association during the year.

june 27th 2009
Gaelic Footbal Tournament "Euroleague" in Paris !

june 6th and 7th 2009
Consol days in Lyon, place Bellecour, saturday 6th and sunday 7th of june.
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may 2009
Mick Moran took part in a "Gaelic Programme" in Brittany during the last week. While there he trained over 500 students from College and Lycée in the art of Gaelic Football and in the Celtic culture generally.
The Gaelic Programme is organised each year by a number of PE teachers in the region around Rennes through the European County Board (ECB )and the French Federation of Gaelic Football (FFFG ).
All of this is done in an effort to develop young Gaelic Footballers for the strong club scene that exists there and also because Gaelic Football is on the "brevet" and the "BAC" examinations.

A small coaching programme is put in place and the basic skills are taught while ech two hour session ends in a match. The children love it because its fast, furious and challenging while the teachers love it because it combines all the best things from other sports like ball handling and accuracy with the fact that girls and boys can play on equal terms.

may 20th 2009
General asssembly of the Association
from 8pm, at Johnny's Kitchen Pub
infos: Adrian Walsh

march 28th 2009
Gaelic Football tournament in Clermont-Ferrand !
infos: Adrian Walsh

march 27th 2009
Ceili Mor !
Irish Ceili with live music !
Quizz, Music and Dances (initiation and demonstration), drinks and food, from 7.30pm, with Shelta and friends, and Adrian Walsh.
Entrance: 10€ for the public and 8€ for the members.
Place: Maison des Passages, 40 rue St Georges, 69005 Lyon.
http://www.shelta.org

march 15th 2009
Kids St Patrick Day in St Georges, AFIL open day !
All the day, fun and games for children, concerts, traditional food, treats and presents... Place: Place Benoit Crépu, beside the St Georges church (Lyon, 5th)

march 17th 2009
St Patrick's day party in all the irish pubs in town !

march 27th 2009
Ceili Mor, irish dances and music
Live ceili band, music and dances, traditional irish food and spot prizes
10€ at the door for the general public andt 8€ for members (maison des passages, 40 rue St Georges, 69005 Lyon)

march 7th 2009
Gaelic football training for ladies and gentlemens of all levels
For thos who would like to try Ireland premier sport. The object of the training is to prepare the european championship later this year.
Training will take place every saturday at "La Doua" (see the page "gaelic football")

march 8th 2009
Ski trip with Magic Evasion to La Norma
Departure from place Bellecour at 7.30am, arrived to Areches Beaufort at 10.30am, return to Lyon at 18.30pm
Prices:
Ski pass and Transport 31€ for members and 35€ for the public.

february 21th 2009
Sing a Song in Johnny's Kitchen
A evening for those who would like to sing a song, recit a poem, tell a story or play an instrument.
Open for all levels ! Your host for the night is Adrian Walsh the resident musician of the pub

february 14th 2009
Ski trip with Magic Evasion to Areches Beaufort
Departure from place Bellecour at 7.30am, arrived to Areches Beaufort at 10.30am, return to Lyon at 18.30pm
Prices:
Ski pass and Transport 28€ for members and 32€ for the public.

february 8th 2009
Guided tour of the Moving Puppet museum in english and french (100 rue St Georges, 69005 Lyon)
Wonderful experience for kids from 3 to 12 years old !
-14pm to 15pm tour in english and french.
-15pm drinks and treats in Johnny's Kitchen
Prices:
- 3€ for kids from 3 to 11 years old (members) and 5€ for the public.
- 5€ for students from 12 to 18 years old (members) and 6€ pfor the public.
- 6€ for adults (members) and 7€ for the public.
Treats and drinks free for children on presentation of the museum entry ticket.

february 7th 2009
Irish Music concert at Double-Six (36 av. Joannès Masset, 69009 Lyon)
http://www.doublesix.fr

With the Bands SKELD:
John Delorme (guitar, vocals)
Perrine Missemer (fiddle)

and SHELTA:
Tania Buisse (bodhran)
John Delorme (fiddle)
Fabien Guiloineau (guitar)
Guy Vesvre (accordion)
and in guest, the irish flute player from Limerick Ronan Ryan (wooden flute)
http://www.myspace.com/musicshelta
http://www.myspace.com/rryanmusic

december 14th 2008
Children Party with Santa Claus, from 3pm to 5pm at Paddy's Corner
(4 rue de la Terrace, 69004 Lyon) - www.paddyscorner.com
There will be sweets and a drink for the kids and a small present given to them by Santa Claus.
Everyone is welcome but non members will have to pay €5 per child to cover expenses.
Please fill in this form for your children or leave a message lugdunumclg@gmail.com
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A volunteer is also required to read stories on the day in English.

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Read the article: http://www.europeanirish.com/news_details.php?news_id=1221



december 9th 2008
Evening with the Honorary Consul of the Irish Embassy (on the right)


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november 30th 2008
Pérouges Trip (35km from Lyon).
See the Photos !
Schedule:
12h-13h30: Irish Breakfast with music, at Johnny's Kitchen (68 rue St Georges)
13h30: Leaving Kitchen to Pérouges (40 min by car)
14h30: guide tour in french and english with a guide from the Perougestourist office.
16h: Tasting of galette and cider at the Auberge du Coq.
18h: back to the kitchen for a pint
Mail: lugdunumclg@gmail.com
Web site:www.perouges.org


november 26th 2008:
Lugdunum CLG has become "Association of French-Irish in Lyon" (AFIL)


november 10th 2008:
First Dance Class at The Antidote Pub (downstairs)
It will take place every 2 weeks (see calendar)