Africa Day Galway

Africa Day falls on 25th May each year. It is an initiative of the African Union, and aims to celebrate African diversity and success and the cultural and economic potential of the continent. In Ireland, events to mark Africa Day are supported by Irish Aid, the Government’s programme for overseas development.
Ireland has developed strong connections with Africa over many years, not least those forged by Irish missionaries and non-governmental organisations. More recently, we have seen an increase in trade and business links, while many African communities here are making an invaluable contribution to Irish society.Marie McIntyre spoke with event co-ordinator Gerry Mulkerrins.

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Ray Yeates in the Parting Glass

THE PARTING GLASS is set on the infamous night that Thierry Henry caused Ireland’s exit from the 2010 World Cup. Henry’s sleight of hand is used by writer Dermot Bolger as a metaphor for the speedy deception experienced by people in post boom Ireland. After emigrating to Germany to find work during the 1980s, Eoin made a new life for himself with the help of his wife Frieda and son Dieter. He returned to Ireland at the height of the boom, and just in time for the bust - “where Dorset Street has become so posh that all the women have turned blonde … and the girls buying John Player Blue at Hardwick Street flats have a different pair of pyjamas to wear to the shops everyday”.Marie McIntyre spoke with Ray Yeates who plays Eoin in this one man play.

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