
Minister of State Cannon launches nationwide programme of community-based events to celebrate Africa Day 2019 May 14, 2019 Free family-friendly Africa Day 2019 events highlighting Ireland–Africa connections to take place in Cork, Dublin, Galway, Kildare, Laois, Limerick, Meath, Waterford and Wexford. Minister of State for the Diaspora and International Development, Ciarán Cannon T.D., has launched a nationwide programme …
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Simon Cumbers Media Fund Student Scheme now open for applications February 7, 2019 The Simon Cumbers Media Fund Student Scheme is now seeking applications from third level students interested in travelling to a developing country to report for a national media outlet. The Fund is once again teaming up with Newstalk and TheJournal.ie to …
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Simon Cumbers Media Fund seeks submissions on development issues September 17, 2018 The Simon Cumbers Media Fund is now accepting proposals on development-related issues from media professionals who wish to travel to a developing country to report on contemporary life there. The Fund, which aims to facilitate enhanced coverage of development issues in the …
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Africa Day celebrations to bring colour, culture and music to the Phoenix Park May 27, 2018 Farmleigh Estate in the Phoenix Park, Dublin will be uplifted and transformed by the sights, sounds and smells of Africa today (27.05.18), as thousands of people are expected to gather and celebrate Irish Aid’s flagship Africa Day Dublin event. Free …
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Minister leads the way in encouraging a sustainable approach to Africa Day celebrations May 24, 2018 Minister of State for Diaspora and International Development, Ciarán Cannon T.D. has, encouraged visitors to this year’s Africa Day flagship Dublin event to leave the car at home and make their journey to the celebrations a sustainable one. Africa Day …
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Minister Cannon encourages writers of all ages to enter Africa Day writing competition May 15, 2018 Minister of State for the Diaspora and International Development, Ciarán Cannon T.D. has announced that Irish Aid has again partnered with The Irish Times on an African-themed short story and poetry competition. Now in its fourth year, the competition marks …
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Tánaiste launches vibrant programme of nationwide Africa Day celebrations May 2, 2018 The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Simon Coveney T.D. has launched a nationwide programme of events to mark Africa Day Celebrations 2018, supported by Irish Aid. These will include a flagship family day in the grounds of …
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Simon Cumbers Media Fund Student Scheme open to third level students from all faculties February 19, 2018 The Simon Cumbers Media Fund is now seeking applications from third level students interested in reporting on development issues for a national media outlet. The Student Scheme is teaming up with Newstalk and TheJournal.ie to offer two students the opportunity …
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Thousands expected to celebrate Africa Day 2017 at the Phoenix Park May 21, 2017 PRESS RELEASE Sunday, 21st May 2017 Thousands expected to celebrate Africa Day 2017 at the Phoenix Park Farmleigh Estate in the Phoenix Park, Dublin will come alive with the sights and sounds of Africa, as at least 30,000 people are …
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Minister McHugh Launches Africa Day 2017 April 6, 2017 PRESS RELEASE Thursday, 6th April 2017 Minister McHugh Announces National Africa Day 2017 Flagship Event Free Family-Friendly Programme of Activities at Farmleigh on Sunday 21 May Minister of State for the Diaspora and International Development Joe McHugh T.D. has announced that a national flagship event to celebrate Africa Day 2017, supported by Irish …
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