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Michael Malone, 28 Jan
Paul Fahy has been named a Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by
French Ambassador to Ireland Vincent Guérend during a ceremony at the
RĂ©sidence de France.
The artistic director of Galway International Arts Festival (GIAF) was
honoured for his significant work in the arts and the promotion of
France-Ireland relations.
Guests at the French Ambassador’s residence in Ailsebury Road included
members of Paul’s family and friends with well-known colleagues from the
arts world.
These included artistic directors Garry Hynes, Druid; Fergus Shiel, Irish
National Opera and Catriona MacLaughlin, Abbey Theatre.
GIAF colleagues in attendance included John Crumlish, Gerry Cleary, Tracey
Ferguson and Elizabeth Duffy along with Chairperson Dr Patrick Lonergan
from University of Galway.
“It is a huge honour to receive the Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des
Lettres. I want to thank Ambassador Guérend and the French Ministry of
Culture,” said Mr Fahy following the reception.
“I feel very humbled by this gesture and award. It has been a huge
pleasure over the years working with so many wonderful artists, writers
and performers and a joy to present the very best of French culture to
Irish audiences, building links between Ireland and France and
establishing long-lasting connections with French artists.”
The Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Order of Arts and Letters) was
established in 1957 and is awarded by the French Ministry of Culture to
recognize eminent artists, writers, and scholars for their efforts in
promoting the awareness and enrichment of France’s cultural heritage
throughout the world.