We’re delighted to share that we have not one but TWO incredible and thought-provoking events coming up as part of Phizzfest this year. With our office in Phibsborough over two decades, it is wonderful to be part of this award-winning and vibrant festival in our local community.
Details of our two events below.
Event One: According to Our Lights: 25 Years of Direct Provision
Join us for this compelling event critically navigating the past, present and future of Direct Provision. Through a powerful performance by writer and actor Donal O’Kelly, we’ll go on a journey through the turbulent waters of influences that led Irish policymakers to create this controversial system for accommodating people needing international refuge over a quarter-century ago. This will be followed by a panel discussion, further delving into the lived reality and policies behind the system today. We will be joined by wonderful panellists Donnah Vuma, Nick Henderson and Mohd Khalil. Full bios are available through this link.
Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025
Time: 19:00
Location: McGowans
Tickets are €10 and are available through this link
Event Two: Remembering An Gorta Mór
Step back in time with Afri as we retrace the footsteps of the Strokestown tenants who were marched from Roscommon to Dublin in 1847, facing the treacherous journey to North America aboard what became known as coffin ships.
During An Gorta Mór, over a million lives were lost to starvation and hunger-related diseases, and countless others forcibly displaced.
This commemoration is not just a tribute to our ancestors, many of whom suffered unimaginable hardships, but also a vital reminder of ongoing injustices impacting communities both in Ireland and around the world. Join us in honouring their memory through story, poetry, and conversation.
Date: Sunday, May 11th, 2025
Time: 13:45
Location: Meet in Des Kelly Car Park to Walk to the 6th Lock
This is a free event, but booking is essential. Further information and booking at this link
We look forward to seeing you at one (or both!) and highly recommend you check out the entire Phizzfest Programme.
See you soon!