Did you know? 12 Franco-Irish links to celebrate St Patrick’s Day Links between the two countries go back centuries, including to the saint himself
Praise for French student who wrestled knife from attacker in Dublin President Macron contacted the 17 year-old to thank him for his bravery
Film and energy deals made as France-Ireland Brexit boom gathers pace Extra ferry crossings, a rail-ferry combined ticket, a new consulate and university partnerships are also among new links being forged
news Ferries boss takes on Irish consul role to boost links with Brittany New post is part of push to increase trade and other partnerships; comes as new Irish consulate also opens in Lyon
New electricity line between France and UK to run along Channel Tunnel This third high-voltage link will have capacity to carry surplus power generated by French nuclear stations to UK households
Irish ambassador to France: Covid-19 Q&A The Irish Ambassador to France, Patricia O’Brien has answered questions from readers about Covid-19 and Irish citizens and France. She tells Connexion that she hopes “we will pull through this difficult time together and that the summer, real and metaphorical, is within reach.” The questions cover travel and healthcare.
‘If we can winter this out, we can summer anywhere’ Ireland’s Ambassador to France Patricia O’Brien delivers a message of hope about overcoming the coronavirus challenge together
Can an Irish early-retiree join Puma? I am a retired Irish citizen and will be retiring to France – I’m an ‘early retiree’ so don’t have a state pension or S1 form yet. Will I be able to join the French Puma healthcare system? H.S.
UK to make formal offer on Irish border The UK will “very soon” be tabling a formal proposal for its plans for a form of Brexit deal without the controversial ‘Irish backstop’ the British prime minister has said.
EU/UK impasse means no-deal Brexit closer than ever G7 Summit in Biarritz later this month is now regarded as the last chance to avoid no-deal
Mystery Irish D-Day plaque finds resting place A D-Day memorial stone which two military antique dealers bought at a fair in the UK has been presented to a museum after detective work by them and Connexion .