Africa Day is the annual worldwide celebration of the people, cultures, and potential of the African continent. This year, all 31 Local Authorities across Ireland will host various cultural, artistic, and family-friendly events. These will include contemporary African Irish culture, as well as family fun days, fashion, art, music, dance, and food, which will take place in towns and cities across Ireland.

Africa Day events in Dún-Laoghaire Rathdown will take place from Saturday 17th May - Tuesday 27th May across the county, coordinated by the dlr Local Authority Integration Team and funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs. 

All events are free, everyone is welcome and see more details below: 

Saturday 17 May: Vibrant, interactive & educational Africa Day celebrations in Shankill highlighting African heritage through cultural performances, art and community engagement | St. Anne’s National School, Stonebridge Rd, Shankill, Dublin, D18 AV61 | 12 - 3p.m | No booking required, all welcome!

Tuesday 20 May: Celebrating and Honouring Irish Veterans UN Peacekeeping Mission in the Congo (1961) & Cross-Cultural Connections Between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of the Philippines | The Studio, Ground Floor, dlr LexIcon Library, Dún Laoghaire, A96 H283 | 6 - 8p.m | Booking at Eventbrite HERE

Saturday 24 May: Let's Get Social! Drumming & Dancing Workshop celebrating Africa Day & Bealtaine! Free Drumming & Dancing workshop for all & Refreshments provided! | Taney Parish Hall, Taney Road, Dundrum, D14 T9V0 | 2 - 4p.m | Booking at Eventbrite HERE 

Monday 26 May: Rosemount Family Resource Centre, Africa Day Celebration with DJ, Food, BBQ etc. - Let's build friendships in the Community! | Rosemount FRC, 3 Waldemar Terrace, Main Street, Dundrum, D14 FX79 |11a.m - 2.30p.m | No booking required, all welcome!

Tuesday 27 May: Annual dlr Africa Day panel discussion curated by Ola Majekodunmi with members of the African-Irish community, covering topics such as career, community, diversity, inclusion and belonging | Institute of Art, Design + Technology (IADT), Kill Avenue, Dún Laoghaire, A96 KH79 | 6.30p.m - 8p.m | No booking required, all welcome!