Responding to injustice in the world caused by war and other violent conflict
Join us on Wednesday, November 8th from 10am to 2pm for our annual Food for Thought – Féile an Fhómhar event organised in partnership with students and lecturers in the Department of Environmental Humanities and Social Sciences in ATU Mayo. Continue reading “Food for Thought – Féile an Fhómhar 2023”
The 35th annual Famine Walk took place via the Doolough Valley in County Mayo on Saturday, May 20th. Renowned singer turned Independent Senator Frances Black, was among this year’s walk leaders. A strong advocate for social justice, Senator Black is the first female Independent from the Seanad’s panel system in the history of the state. Frances is the founder of the RISE Foundation and also the Chairperson and a founder member of the recently launched Irish Anti-Apartheid Campaign for Palestine.
The 35th annual Famine Walk will take place via the Doolough Valley in County Mayo on Saturday, May 20th. Continue reading “35 years on the road for unique Mayo Famine Walk”
The Doolough Famine Walk will take place on Saturday, May 20th 2023. Continue reading “Doolough Famine Walk 2023”
This year’s ‘Festival of Food Sovereignty’ will take place in Maynooth University (Auxilia House (Lecture Theatre 1) & the Edible Garden) on Thursday, April 20th, 2023. There will be music, talk and workshops on foraging with Emma Cooney & Chi Kung / Qigong with Cliona Sharkey.
All are welcome.
Continue reading “Carlow Famine Walk: Remembrance and Solidarity”
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”
Afri’s 2023 Doolough Famine Walk will be held on Saturday 20th of May in Louisburgh Co. Mayo. More details to follow soon.
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”