Doras

29/05/2026

It’s been two decades of celebrating the incredible contribution of African communities to Limerick City.

From food and sport to music and culture, our city is richer because of the people of African descent who call Limerick home.

Now more than ever, when many are trying to drive a wedge between our communities, it is important that we come together – as friends, colleagues, neighbours and communities – celebrating our different traditions while recognising our shared humanity.

People from Africa and of African descent are welcome here in Limerick and across Ireland.

Thank you to everyone who came to celebrate Africa Day together at the People’s Park last Saturday.

29/05/2026

27/05/2026

Join Doras and GOSHH for our next LGBTI+ Migrant Social Gathering!

Looking for a welcoming and chill space to meet amazing people? Join us on Friday 29th May for a relaxed, friendly gathering with fellow LGBTI+ folks (18+) from all over the Mid-West of Ireland! 🎉

Whether you've just arrived or been here a while, everyone with a unique journey is welcome. Come hang out, enjoy free snacks and beverages, and make some new connections! 🍿

It’s totally free, just register your interest with David at [email protected], or call or text 086 458 8680

Need a lift? No worries, we can arrange transport! Just reach out to us!

We can't wait to see you there!

25/05/2026

Refugee Week is coming!💜 And we are inviting everyone to celebrate at our Refugee Week Café – back for the third year in a row!

Join us at the Limerick Youth Service building to taste food from every corner of the world, lovingly prepared by migrant and refugee communities from Limerick.🍝

📅Tuesday, 16th June
⌚12pm to 2pm
📍Limerick Youth Service, 5 Lower Glentowrth, Limerick, V94 28C4

Attendance is free and everyone is welcome! 🫶

21/05/2026

📣Free computer classes starting next Thursday! Spaces are limited, you must email [email protected] to register.

🧑‍💻Join Doras 6-weeks programme of computer classes at The Grow, Henry Street, Limerick City.

Every Thursday from 10.30am to 12.30pm

19/05/2026

We are appalled and deeply shocked by the scenes witnessed on Friday in Dublin involving the violent treatment of Yves Sakila by security personnel, and by his tragic death shortly afterwards.

Those scenes evoke memories of the killings of George Floyd in the US and George Nkencho in Ireland, and are undeniably borne of a system that dehumanises Black and Brown people.

We cannot allow Ireland to become a country in which this is tolerated.

What we have witnessed occurred in a wider context where politicians and public figures have made reckless racist and inflammatory comments that scapegoat minorities, asylum seekers, and people of African descent for policy failures.

Such rhetoric fosters an environment in which hostility, discrimination, and violence against people perceived as “different” have become normalised and even justified.

We welcome the prompt referral of this incident to Fiosrú, the Office of the Police Ombudsman, for investigation, and urge that all those involved are held fully accountable for any inhumane or unlawful actions.

We extend our deepest condolences to Yves Sakila’s family and to the Congolese community in Ireland.

We stand with you at this time of deep grief and injustice.

If you have been a victim of racism, hate crime or discrimination, Doras is here for you.

Contact us at [email protected] or call/text 083 008 6391

16/05/2026

Today, for the 3rd year in a row, a bunch of kind-hearted, fun-loving, weather-braving Doras supporters are hiking together to raise funds for our work with refugees and migrants.

Despite the political climate (and the actual climate) these brave hikers are taking on Galtymore this drizzly Saturday morning, and possibly the even harder task of fundraising for a migrant rights charity.

Our hikers, some as young as 13, will climb nearly 1,000m in solidarity with people on the move.

If you can afford to, please consider donating to our fundraiser and showing solidarity not just with the 19 people facing the challenging mountain today, but also with the families and individuals who have had to leave behind their homes, loved ones, and livelihoods, and who are now trying to build a life here while facing many challenges along the way.

🔗www.doras.org/donate

Every euro raised will go directly towards our work supporting people with education, employment, immigration, overcoming discrimination and hate crimes, and so much more.

Thank you so much for the support, and best of luck to all our hikers taking on the The Galtees today 💚

15/05/2026

Doras is in Budapest!🇭🇺 It’s the 5th international meeting of the H:ouse - Housing: to Overcome Unstable Situation in Europe Project, alongside our European partners.

Over the past days, partners have shared the activities, achievements and learnings from each participating country, including educational resources for communities, training programmes, and housing supports for refugees.

We also reflected on how to strengthen the involvement of new and diverse stakeholders, including private actors, to expand the impact of the project across Europe.

Together we are exploring how Community Sponsorship initiatives can be promoted as new pathways for protection and inclusion in European countries where these programmes have not yet been implemented.

Find out more about the H:OUSE Project here: https://house-project.org/

14/05/2026

🎉 Countdown to Africa Day in People’s Park on Saturday, 23rd May from 12pm–3pm 🎉

Join us for a celebration of culture, community, music, and family fun!

Here’s what you can look forward to:

💃 Somali Community Traditional Dance
👗 Fashion Show
👑 Best Dressed Competition
🎶 Music with DJ Eddie
🎤 Limerick Gospel Choir
🍴 Delicious bites from Nonte Food Truck
🍦 Treats from Shannon Ice Cream
🏰 Bouncy Castles
🎨 Face Painting
🏹 Fun activities with Limerick Sports Partnership including tug of war, soft archery, target games, bean bags, co****le, baton racing, parachutes, hula hoops, and much more!

Bring your family and friends and celebrate the richness of African culture with a day full of fun, food, music, and community spirit. Everyone is welcome! ❤️🌍

12/05/2026

Come to Doras, Free and Confidential Support for Migrants and Refugees.