Africa Day Louth 2026: Culture Connect CLG Announces County-Wide Festival Lineup
An inspiring week celebrating intercultural collaboration, creativity, and diverse heritage is heading to Louth as Culture Connect CLG unveils the schedule for Africa Day 2026.
Running from Monday 25th May to Saturday 30th May, the festival features targeted community workshops across the county’s primary hubs—Dundalk, Drogheda, and Ardee—before coming together for an energetic and immersive family celebration weekend.
The Community Workshop Series
The core objective of this year’s interactive series is to foster deep conversations around social impact, youth opportunities, and shared sustainable goals between Irish and African partnerships.
Dundalk
Building Bridges: Business, education & social collaboration.
🕒 11:00 – 13:30
📍 Muirhevnamor Centre
Drogheda
Youth Perspectives: Identity, inclusion & youth pathways.
🕒 18:00 – 20:30
📍 Boomerang Café
Ardee
Sustainable Futures: Climate Action, innovation & healthcare.
🕒 13:00 – 15:30
📍 Dee Hub, Ardee
🎉 The Grand Finale Celebration
Date: Saturday, 30th May 2026 | Time: 2:00 PM onwards
Location: The Church of Ireland, Drogheda (A92 AP95)
The week reaches its peak with a spectacular, public celebration open to all. The event highlights include authentic live music and traditional dance performances, interactive storytelling sessions, vibrant arts & crafts workshops, local market stalls, and an array of rich cultural food and flavors to explore.
Strengthening Local Social Fabric
The Ardee installment of the workshop series at the **Dee Hub** offers an exceptional venue for locals to learn about ongoing climate and innovation strategies. This event mirrors other outstanding educational milestones taking place across Mid-Louth, including the launch of the **My Little Library free book bags** and the ongoing **BTEI adult learning opportunities** starting later this summer.
Supported by Louth County Council and nationwide community partners, Africa Day 2026 serves as a key platform for celebrating the town’s growing diversity. All events are free, and organizers warmly welcome everyone to come along, listen, share, and enjoy the festivities.
For inquiries, contact the coordinating committee at office@cultureconnect.ie.
