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PHOTOS – Africa Day Limerick 2019 is a celebration of culture, food and community 

Mayor of Limerick, Cllr James Collins pictured with John Nutekpor, Paul Koumah , David Idioh, Musical Director of the Limerick Gospel Choir and Jules Olivier, Chairperson of the African Irish Association as well representatives from An Garda Siochana, Sporting Limerick, FAI, Limerick City and County Council Councillors and Staff at the Launch of Africa Day 2019 in Limerick.

PHOTOS – Africa Day Limerick 2019 is a celebration of culture, food and community 

Africa Day Limerick 2019 is a celebration of culture, food and community. Africa Day in Limerick has grown from strength to strength since it was first introduced 14 years ago, and this year organisers hope it will be the best yet. 

Events began on Monday, May 20 at 11.30am with the official opening ceremony hosted by Limerick City and County Council at its Corporate Headquarters at Merchant’s Quay, Limerick, with the week’s events launched by Mayor of the City and County of Limerick, Cllr. James Collins. 


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Tuesday, May 22 sees a presentation being delivered by Jules Olivier, Chairperson of the African Irish Association, to Transition Year Students of CBS Sexton Street on African History, Culture, Arts and Music. 

As part of the same presentation, an exhibition of African drumming will also be delivered by Mr David Idioh, Musical Director of the Limerick Gospel Choir. 

Africa Day Limerick 2019

Mayor of Limerick, Cllr James Collins pictured with John Nutekpor, Paul Koumah, David Idioh, Musical Director of the Limerick Gospel Choir and Jules Olivier, Chairperson of the African Irish Association at the Launch of Africa Day in Limerick.

Thursday, May 23 is a date to be savoured as the Tastes and Sounds of Africa is hosted at Narrative 4, 58 O’Connell Street, Limerick.   Food, music and dance from a number of African countries showcased Africa’s diversity will take place from 4 pm to 6 pm. 

The Market’s Field will be the venue on Saturday, May 25 for the Limerick Intercultural Soccer Competition.  Teams representing the African communities in Limerick and Dublin, along with teams from An Garda Siochana and Limerick City and County Council will participate in the competition with kick off at 1 pm. 

The highlight of Africa Day celebrations will take place on Sunday, May 26 with the annual Family Fun Day at Limerick Milk Market.  Proceedings get under way at 1 pm and there will be a number of performances including Limerick Gospel Choir, African Praise Team, Brightraay and David Idioh along with a host of others.   The event will draw to a close following an inclusive drumming performance. 

All events are free of charge, and we invite people to attend as many events as they can, and to help us make Africa Day celebrations 2019, a year to remember. 

For full details of what’s on Search ‘Africa Day’ on Limerick.ie and follow on Twitter #AfricaDayLimerick. 

For more information on Africa Day, click here 

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Pictures: Orla McLaughlin/ilovelimerick

Pictures: Zoe Conway/ilovelimerick.

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