An Urban Tribute to Frederick Douglass

A few years ago, a small mural was painted on a box on Grand Parade, featuring Frederick Douglass. Google Maps shows it was still there in 2024, but I’m not sure about it now.

Frederick Douglass visited Ireland in 1845 and was warmly received, finding a sense of freedom here that contrasted sharply with his experiences in the United States.

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If you can, please donate to Bohemian FC's festive fundraiser for children living in Direct Provision, which closes tonight. ❤️

https://www.gofundme.com/f/direct-provision-christmas-toy-drive-2023

#MastoDaoine #solidarity #EndDirectProvision #DirectProvision #BohemianFC #BFCDublin

Direct Provision Christmas Toy Drive 2023, organized by Dan Lambert

WE NEED YOUR HELP AGAIN THIS YEAR! Times have been really hard for everyon… Dan Lambert needs your support for Direct Provision Christmas Toy Drive 2023

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Bohemian FC, MASI, Bang Bang Café launch their seventh annual toy drive for children living in Direct Provision:

🎁 The 2023 Direct Provision Christmas Toy Drive aims to raise €80,000 in one week to get toys for every child, and bring some joy and hope during the festive season.

➡️ Donate/info: https://www.gofundme.com/f/direct-provision-christmas-toy-drive-2023

➡️ More info: https://bohemianfc.com/?page_id=19700

#EndDirectProvision #MastoDaoine #Dublin #Bohemians #BohemianFC #BFCDublin

Direct Provision Christmas Toy Drive 2023, organized by Dan Lambert

WE NEED YOUR HELP AGAIN THIS YEAR! Times have been really hard for everyon… Dan Lambert needs your support for Direct Provision Christmas Toy Drive 2023

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I've met today a woman who lived in Direct Provision. I fully understand why the topic is put that far away from the public discourse as possible.

However, I'm all in for actions against this vile system.

#enddirectprovision

Currently on show @NationalGalleryofIreland #ittookacentury a show of women member artists of the Royal Hibernian Academy . I hope it will not take a century for us to #enddirectprovision and give @aramark their marching orders. Many grateful thanks to @ellen_martin_friel for the assistance with this beautiful print and David Kirwan and Artisan Frames for framing it so beautifully.

People Before Profit welcomes people seeking international protection to Galway.

People seeking asylum are due to move into Ballybrit in the coming weeks. Our branch is ready to work with others to give them a warm Galway welcome.

We have confidence that the people of Galway will refuse to be swayed by malicious actors who want to deflect our anger away from the government and landlord class onto other ordinary people.

#GalwayForAll #RefugeesWelcome #IrelandForAll #Galway #EndDirectProvision

This Saturday I marched with People Before Profit Galway alongside the Galway Communities Against Racism and Discrimination network in solidarity against racism and discrimination. We're stronger together.✊

Racism must be challenged in all its forms, including govt policy.

#IrelandForAll #EndDirectProvision #PBP #PeopleBeforeProfit

Great photos by Avi Ratnayake