Afri’s Carlow Famine Walk: Remembrance and Solidarity takes place this Wednesday, March 23rd at 12.30pm. Keynote speaker: Juliana Sassi, music by Joe Black.
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THIS CANNOT GO ON
As the war in Ukraine enters its second year, growing more vicious and destructive with each passing day, it is increasingly clear that it is a war in which there are no winners (except the weapons industry) Continue reading “THIS CANNOT GO ON”
FAMINE FESTIVAL WILL REFLECT ON IRELAND’S DARKEST HOUR
THE Féile na Beatha/Festival of Living – From Hurt to Healing to Sustainability begins this week in Carlow. Continue reading “FAMINE FESTIVAL WILL REFLECT ON IRELAND’S DARKEST HOUR”
Date for your diary – Famine Walk 2023
Afri’s 2023 Doolough Famine Walk will be held on Saturday 20th of May in Louisburgh Co. Mayo. More details to follow soon.
Reflections from Féile Bríde 2023
This year, for the first time, Ireland holds an official holiday to honour Brigid – a woman of peace and a carer for the planet. Continue reading “Reflections from Féile Bríde 2023”
‘BRIGID’ CALLS FOR PEACE ON ST. BRIGID’S DAY
On February 1st, Brigid of Kildare joined members of the anti-war alliance StoP (Swords to Ploughshares) to deliver a St. Brigid Cross Continue reading “‘BRIGID’ CALLS FOR PEACE ON ST. BRIGID’S DAY”
Involvement of Ireland in Russian Weapons used in Ukraine is shameful
It comes as no surprise to Afri or to those involved in opposing Ireland’s involvement in the iniquitous arms industry that components made in Ireland have been found in weapons used by Russia in Ukraine. (Sunday Times – Jan 15th)
This discovery implicates Irish manufacturers and Irish workers in the appalling suffering of women, children and men in Ukraine. Continue reading “Involvement of Ireland in Russian Weapons used in Ukraine is shameful”
FÉILE BRÍDE 2023: DARKNESS, DAWNING, LIGHT
Join us on February 4th, back in the beautiful Solas Bhríde Centre, Kildare town
for the 30th Féile Bríde event with great music, inspirational speakers, discussion, conversations and more.
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Louie Bennett Commemoration
Attendees at the Louie Benett event in St Stephens Green sitting on the curved commemorative bench, originally unveiled in her honour in 1958. Continue reading “Louie Bennett Commemoration”
CAIDREAMH LOUIE BENNETT
On Saturday 7th January, at 2 pm, Afri will lay a bouquet of flowers at the bench in St Stephen’s Green commemorating Louie Bennett (1870-1956) Continue reading “CAIDREAMH LOUIE BENNETT”