French ambassador visits Waterford

The Embassy of France in Ireland was delighted to celebrate French Day in Waterford — a day dedicated to strengthening cooperation between France and Ireland across academia, research, and the economy.

In a post on social media, the Embassy of France highlighted Waterford's connection to France and shared pictures of the French Ambassador Céline Place in Waterford. 

"At South East Technological University (SETU) Ambassador Place., Cultural Counsellor Xavier d'Argoeuves, and Scientific & Academic Attachée Emilie KLANDER met with Patricia Mulcahy, Vice President for Global Partnerships, and SETU teams explored new areas of collaboration in languages, culture and tourism, research, and innovation.

"Discussions highlighted the Walton Institute’s priorities, Ulysses projects, and academic cooperation within the EU-CONEXUS European University alliance, identifying new avenues for French-Irish exchange.

"The delegation also met French Erasmus+ students currently studying at SETU, who shared their experiences in Ireland.

"Campus France Ireland Amélie S. (Campus France Ireland) presented study opportunities in France to Culinary Arts students — showcasing SETU’s 40 Erasmus+ partnerships with French institutions such as FERRANDI Paris and Institut Lyfe, and its dual degree programme with Brest Business School.

"With over 1,700 English-taught programmes now available in France, Irish students have more opportunities than ever to study there.

"At Waterford Chamber of Commerce The Embassy delegation, joined by Business France and the France-Ireland Chamber of Commerce, held fruitful discussions with Waterford Chamber to deepen economic ties between the Waterford region and France.

"With the participation of Sean McKeown (Wterford City & County Council), Eva Walsh (IDA Ireland), and industry leaders from Sanofi (Martin Dempsey), Eurofins (Carmel Walsh), and Dawn Meats (Paul Nolan), both Chambers agreed to strengthen partnerships in healthcare, energy, maritime transport, and agri-food."

In the post, the Embassy thanked Éadaoin Carrick, Gerald Hurley, Marian Walsh, and David Sinnott for their warm welcome and commitment to building lasting Franco-Irish economic connections.

They also thanked all at SETU — especially Patricia Mulcahy, Don O'Neill, Suzanne Denieffe, Thomas O'Toole, Kevin Doolin, Laurence Fitzhenry, Geraldine Canny, PhD, Siobhán Rudden, Mike Kinsella, Paula Brazil and Alan Aylward — for their engagement and hospitality throughou