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Catching up (but not catching) COVID-19
8 months ago, just before St. Patrick’s Day, the first restrictions resulting from COVID-19 were announced, effectively shutting down Masamba, along with most of the arts and entertainment industries. We have had a stop-start existence then (mainly stopped), but regardless … Continue reading
COVID Capers 2
As our economy starts to re-open, and some of us are getting back to work, news is mixed for us at Masamba Samba School. On the positive side, it looks like the schools will be re-opening in September, which might … Continue reading
End of the Year, End of the Decade, End of 25 Years of Masamba!
As we approach the end of the year, and indeed the decade, it’s only natural to take a look back over the previous 12 months, in order to celebrate the positives and hopefully learn from some of the negatives. Every … Continue reading
Brazil Adventures 2019
Masamba first ventured to the home of Samba in 1999, with six member of the group completing a month-long excursion, taking in Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, Recife and Olinda. Needless to say, we were hooked, and 20 years later, Masamba … Continue reading
Back in the Community
August is usually a pretty quiet month for us here at Masamba. Most of the educational institutions and youth projects we work with are shut for the month, or operating a reduced service. As many people are on holidays, there … Continue reading
Dublin – 05/26/18 – The Law Society – Calcutta Run
Gig: Calcutta Run When Saturday, May 26, 2018 10:00am – All Ages Where The Law Society (map) Blackhall Place Dublin 07 Other InfoOur annual visit to the Law Library in support of this great charity event, which raises funds for … Continue reading
Moving Onwards (and Upwards?)
It’s been a long, but rewarding week here at Masamba. We are still moving stuff out of the Bow Lane premises in storage, and despite some obstacles, we’re getting there. We just did a deal on another big shed … Continue reading
Dublin – 06/24/17 – Dublin Pride Parade – Dublin Pride Parade
Gig: Dublin Pride Parade When Saturday, June 24, 2017 1:00pm – All Ages Where Dublin Pride Parade (map) Dublin City Centre Dublin Not so much a venue as a force of nature, the Dublin Pride Parade has been going from … Continue reading
Dublin 15 – 05/21/17 – Farmleigh – Africa Day
Gig: Africa Day When Sunday, May 21, 2017 2:00pm – All Ages Where Farmleigh (map) Castleknock Dublin 15, Ireland Other InfoIrish Aid’s flagship ‘Africa Day Dublin’ event will take place in Farmleigh Estate in the Phoenix Park on Sunday, 21st … Continue reading
Dublin – 05/20/17 – The Law Society – Calcutta Run
Gig: Calcutta Run When Saturday, May 20, 2017 11:00am – All Ages Where The Law Society (map) Blackhall Place Dublin 07 Other InfoCalcutta Run – the Legal Fundraiser is calling runners of all levels, family, kids and friends to kick … Continue reading