Join us on Wednesday, November 23rd from 9.30am to 3pm for our Food for Thought – Féile an Fhómhar event Continue reading “Food for Thought – Féile an Fhómhar”
Peace activists call on government leaders to tackle climate change
On Saturday November 12th at the Famine graveyard in Manorhamilton there were calls on government leaders attending COP 27 in Egypt to take urgent action to tackle climate change. Continue reading “Peace activists call on government leaders to tackle climate change”
Hedge School 2022
Join us on Tuesday, November 15th from 10:00am to 3.00pm for our Annual Hedge School. Continue reading “Hedge School 2022”
Afri Statement re Sabina Coyne Letter
Sabina Coyne’s call for a negotiated settlement in Ukraine reflects the principles of Article 29 of Bunreacht na hÉireann, and the wisdom vitally informing our Peace Process.
In 1955 Ireland joined the United Nations. In that same year, Albert Einstein and Bertrand Russell issued their Russell/Einstein Manifesto. They warned that any war involving nuclear states risked spiralling into annihilation: Continue reading “Afri Statement re Sabina Coyne Letter”
The Famine Walk Returns
After 3 decades on the road and two years online (due to Covid) the Famine Walk returns to Mayo on Saturday, May 21st 2022. Continue reading “The Famine Walk Returns”
Teacher Training for Secondary School Teachers
Afri’s teacher training for secondary school teachers takes place on Wednesday, April 27th, 2022 from 10am to 1pm at Síolta Chroí, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan. Continue reading “Teacher Training for Secondary School Teachers”
Festival of Food Sovereignty – April 13, 2022
An interactive event about building food sovereignty in Ireland, hosted on Maynooth University’s campus, April 13, 2022.
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Féile na Beatha: From Hurt to Healing to Sustainability
People in Carlow, and visitors from far and wide, are invited to a brand-new festival, ‘Féile na Beatha’, from March 21st through 25th. Continue reading “Féile na Beatha: From Hurt to Healing to Sustainability”
Book Launch: Ireland, Colonialism and the Unfinished Revolution by Robbie McVeigh and Bill Rolston
Join us on Saturday, 26th February 2022 at 2pm for the launch of “Ireland, Colonialism and the Unfinished Revolution” by Robbie McVeigh and Bill Rolston. Continue reading “Book Launch: Ireland, Colonialism and the Unfinished Revolution by Robbie McVeigh and Bill Rolston”
Féile Bríde 2022
Our annual Féile Bríde will take place online on Saturday, February 5th from 3pm to 5 pm. This year’s theme is “Moving towards the Light: Meeting the Challenges of Conflict and Climate”.