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.
Continue reading “FÉILE BRÍDE 2023: DARKNESS, DAWNING, LIGHT”
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”
Connaught Launch of Direct Provision Report
The Connaught Launch of our Direct Provision Report ‘Message to the Government: End Direct Provision & Tackle the International Protection System’ will take place on Wednesday, December 7th at 5pm in Fulacht Fiadh Cafe in Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim. Continue reading “Connaught Launch of Direct Provision Report”
Israel and the Palestinian people
An institutionalised regime of domination and discrimination amounting to the crime of apartheid Continue reading “Israel and the Palestinian people”
Book Launch: A Force for Good?
A Force for Good? Reflections on Neutrality and the Future of Irish Defence will be launched in Dáil Éireann on Wednesday, November 30th at 6.30pm. Continue reading “Book Launch: A Force for Good?”
Food for Thought – Féile an Fhómhar
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”