West Cork African Descent Community Support

18/06/2026

The people of Clonakilty have rallied around Yousuf Janab Ali after he was subjected to a torrent of vile abuse online.

Read more on the front page of this week's Southern Star.

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16/06/2026

16/06/2026

Congratulations

31/05/2026

Ally Futto and Aziz Toffi at the recent Africa Day celebrations held in Dunmanway.

(Photo: Mandy Bodenstein)

You can find more pictures like this inside The Southern Star.

23/05/2026

Thank you for these beautiful captures. You truly have an eye for photography and are amazing at what you do. Thank you.
You were like a quiet presence throughout the day — almost nowhere to be seen — yet you managed to capture such lovely moments so naturally and beautifully. We truly cherish the photos, appreciate the care and effort behind them, and are so grateful that you shared them with us.
Thank you as well for your kind support on the day and even after the event. Your professionalism, warmth, and talent did not go unnoticed. You’re amazing, and we sincerely appreciate you.

18/05/2026

🌍🤝 West Cork African Descent Community Support Group 🤝🌍

is proud to support and celebrate with our cousins in East Cork as they organise an exciting and vibrant Africa Day 2025 Celebration Weekend! 🎉⚽🥁

We warmly invite everyone across Cork and beyond to come together in unity, culture, sport, and community spirit for a fantastic weekend of activities celebrating African heritage and diversity.

📍 Venue Locations:

Carrigtwohill Community Centre

Ballyadam Park, Carrigtwohill

🗓️ Friday, 22nd May

🎊 Opening Ceremony

🕧 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
📍 Carrigtwohill Community Centre

Featuring: ✅ Flag Parade
🥁 Burundi Drummers
🌍 Community Celebration

⚽ East Cork Africa Day Football Tournament

🕟 From 4:30 PM
📍 Ballyadam Park, Carrigtwohill

⚽ Kickoff: 5:30 PM
👥 7-a-side Tournament
🏆 12 Teams
🌍 Everyone Welcome!

✨ One Game, Unlimited Passion

📌 Register by May 15th

📞 More Information:
📱 0831964887 / 0868853638
📧 [email protected]

🗓️ Saturday, 23rd May

🌟 Community Night

🕔 From 5:00 PM onwards
📍 Carrigtwohill Community Centre

Enjoy: 🍢 Beverages & Finger Foods
🥁 Flag Parade & Burundi Drummers
🤝 Community Networking & Celebration

🗣️ Seminar Session

🕡 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

“From Fear to Understanding: Conversations on Migration”

An important discussion promoting understanding, inclusion, and positive conversations around migration and community.

🙌 Let us come together to celebrate African culture, diversity, friendship, and community spirit.

Please share widely and invite your family, friends, neighbours, and football teams!

17/05/2026

West Cork's first ever Africa Day will kick off this Saturday, May 16th in Dunmanway, writes Sally Collins.