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Paint and Sip

Starts Thu 21st Mar 2024 at 18:30
Ends at 20:30
Cost FREE
Max 40 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: TSI (Technology, Society & Innovation)

Hey Everyone,

On the 21st of March we have an event that is bound to be fun and enjoyable, Come to Tsi at 6:30 to do some painting and sipping. 

This event is for everyone so come over and catch a vibe. 

Love,

Africa Society 

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Shape your Future - MUACS Careers week

Starts Tue 27th Feb 2024 at 12:00
Ends Thu 29th Feb 2024 at 20:35
Cost FREE
Max 80 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: TSI (Technology, Society & Innovation)

Hi Everyone,

This week we have some special events going ahead to further your career. 

We have a cv and interview workshop taking place on the 27th and 28th of Feb. 

Come join us on Thu, Feb 29, 2024 at 6:30 PM to kickstart your journey towards a brighter future!

Get ready to be inspired by renowned speakers and network with like-minded individuals.

This event is a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights and tools to shape your future in a meaningful way.

Don't miss out on this incredible experience - mark your calendars and see you there!

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Love At First Chat 2024

Starts Wed 7th Feb 2024 at 18:00
Ends at 22:00
Cost € 8.00
Max 400 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: John Hume Lecture Theatre 1

With Valentine's Day coming up, get ready for the event of the year – “Love at First Chat”!

This unique dating event is coming to the African Society for a second time on the 7th of February, and it will be an evening of discovery, excitement, and fun.

Five randomly-selected couples will be blindfolded and given the chance to make a connection, with the aim of finding true love. Throughout the night, there will be interactive activities, special guests, and live music for all to enjoy. It is a night filled with laughter, romance, and entertainment.

So grab your friends and join us for the most exciting event on campus! Don’t miss “Love at First Chat” – you’re sure to have an unforgettable experience

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Karaoke & Chill Night

Starts Thu 21st Dec 2023 at 18:00
Ends at 20:30
Cost FREE
Max 50 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: Technology, Society & Innovation(TSI)028

Welcome back for yet another week, hope your weekends were filled with productivity and rest. Fortunately, this week we have another event for you guys to look forward to.

Maynooth Afrosoc will be hosting a Chill Night including Karaoke to send off our members! We will be having a laidback event, with some refreshments, music, good vibes and conversation. A break from the hectic weeks of assignments and exams. 

Please note doors will close at 6:30 and this is a Maynooth Student Only, event. 

Location: TSI 028

Date: 21/12/2023

 Make sure to follow us on all our socials and feel free to drop any questions and queries you may have. 

Instagram: @muafrosoc 

TikTok: @muafrosoc1 

Twitter: @maynoothAcs 

Snapchat: @acs_mu 

 Enjoy your week and we can't wait to see your best game on Thursday - Africa Society 

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Switch Tournamanet

Starts Thu 7th Dec 2023 at 18:00
Ends at 20:30
Cost € 5.00
Max 50 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: TSI (Technology, Society & Innovation)

Dear Kings & Queens,  

 

Welcome back for yet another week, hope your weekends were filled with productivity and rest. Fortunately, this week we have another event for you guys to look forward to.  

 

When you think of Maynooth students many words come to mind but the most important is card games and with that the infamous Switch tournament is back! 

It is 5-euro entry, with set rules and a Big Cash Prize €?€?€?. So, make sure to practice and perfect your game. 

There will be No Spectators at this event so come ready to drop 5 and pick up 2 ?  

Date: Thursday 7th December

Time: Tournament start 6:30pm SHARP (doors open at 6pm) 

Location: TSI 210 

 Make sure to follow us on all our socials and feel free to drop any questions and queries you may have. 

Instagram: @muafrosoc 

TikTok: @muafrosoc1 

Twitter: @maynoothAcs 

Snapchat: @acs_mu 

 Enjoy your week and we can't wait to see your best game on Thursday - Africa Society 

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Back You Chat - Maynooth Afrosoc Event

Starts Thu 16th Nov 2023 at 18:30
Ends at 20:30
Cost € 3.00
Max 150 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: TSI Lecture Hall 3

Hi Guys,

we are just announcing our second official event of the year.

It will be an open discussion event where people will be able to voice their opinions 

Kindest Regards 

Afrosoc Team

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Maynooth Afrosoc Games Night

Starts Thu 9th Nov 2023 at 18:30
Ends at 20:30
Cost € 3.00
Max 100 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: Tsi Lecture theatre 1

Hii Everyone, 

We hope you’re enjoying your study week. We are delighted to announce our first official event with the new committee: Maynooth Afrosoc Games Night. There are a lot of fun games planned so come ready to have fun !!

-Afrosoc Team 

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Maynooth Africa Charity Football Match

Starts Thu 20th Apr 2023 at 12:00
Ends at 18:00
Cost € 3.00
Max 100 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: Maynooth All weather Pitch

A Charity Sports week h in order to raise funds and awareness of Sickle Cell Anaemia which is a disease that is commonly found amongst people of African decent. 100% of the funds raised will be donated to Sickle Cell Society Ireland.

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Girl's Night

Starts Thu 6th Apr 2023 at 18:00
Ends at 20:00
Cost € 3.00
Max 70 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: Technology, society and innovation 110


THIS WEEK  we have an amazing event planned for you guys.

For our girls, this Thursday, we will be hosting a 'Girl's Night' from 5:30pm – 7:30pm in the TSI 110. A night full of games, dilemmas, tips and tricks and so much more.  


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Boy's Night

Starts Thu 6th Apr 2023 at 18:00
Ends at 20:00
Cost € 3.00
Max 50 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: Technology, society and innovation 210


THIS WEEK  we have yet another amazing event planned for you guys.

For our boys, this Thursday, we will be hosting a 'Boy's Night' from 5:30pm – 7:30pm in the TSI 210 for a Switch and FIFA tournament.

Tickets will be sold at the door for 3 euro. 

Join us for vibes, snacks and many prizes to be won. 


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Black Excellence Panel Night

Starts Thu 30th Mar 2023 at 18:00
Ends at 19:30
Cost FREE
Max 50 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: TSI LT2 (Technology, social, innovation)

An evening with successful black professionals in different industry giving younger black students insights on their career journey and advice on how to be successful in their relevant fields

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Let's Talk Mental Health

Starts Thu 2nd Mar 2023 at 18:15
Ends at 20:00
Cost FREE
Max 100 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: School of Education SE014

An evening with a Black Irish therapist where we will discuss how to take care of our mental health as young black students. It will be an interactive session and an open space for Q&A. 

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Love at First Chat

Starts Tue 7th Feb 2023 at 18:00
Ends at 22:00
Cost € 7.00
Max 450 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: John Hume Lecture 1

With Valentine's Day coming up, get ready for the event of the year – “Love at First Chat”! This unique dating event is coming to the African Society on the 7th of February, and it will be an evening of discovery, excitement, and fun. Five randomly-selected couples will be blindfolded and given the chance to make a connection, with the aim of finding true love. Throughout the night, there will be interactive activities, special guests, and live music for all to enjoy. It is a night filled with laughter, romance, and entertainment. So grab your friends and join us for the most exciting event on campus! Don’t miss “Love at First Chat” – you’re sure to have an unforgettable experience.

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Pop Up World Cup Match Viewing

Starts Tue 6th Dec 2022 at 15:00
Ends at 17:00
Cost FREE
Max 63 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: TSI 110

Pop up event to watch the world cup match. The Spain vs Morocco match will be viewed. This event is being held during the day to build community for the black students and to provide a break during such an intense academic season.

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Switch Tournament

Starts Thu 24th Nov 2022 at 18:00
Ends at 20:30
Cost € 5.00
Max 50 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: TSI210 (Technology,Society & Innovation)

Dear Kings & Queens,  

 

Welcome back for yet another week, hope your weekends were filled with productivity and rest. Fortunately, this week we have another event for you guys to look forward to.  

 

When you think of Maynooth students many words come to mind but the most important is card games and with that the infamous Switch tournament is back! 

It is 5-euro entry, with set rules and a Big Cash Prize €?€?€?. So, make sure to practice and perfect your game. 

There will be No Spectators at this event so come ready to drop 5 and pick up 2 ?  

Date: Thursday 24th November 

Time: Tournament start 6:30pm SHARP (doors open at 6pm) 

Location: TSI 210 

 

 Make sure to follow us on all our socials and feel free to drop any questions and queries you may have. 

Instagram: @muafrosoc 

TikTok: @muafrosoc1 

Twitter: @maynoothAcs 

Snapchat: @acs_mu 

 

Enjoy your week and we can't wait to see your best game on Thursday - Africa Society 

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Back Your Chat Open Discussi

Starts Thu 10th Nov 2022 at 18:30
Ends at 20:00
Cost FREE
Max 200 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: Callan Building 9


Dear Kings & Queens,  

 

Welcome Back! Hope everyone had a wonderful and productive reading week ? We are kicking off the first week back with another amazing event.  

Back Your Chat Vol.2  

Come ready to discuss current topics, trends and issues. Whether it's an unpopular opinion or something that may get you cancelled, don’t be afraid to Back Your Chat!!!  

This is a Free event for everyone so make sure to tell a friend to tell a friend ?  

 

If you are a Maynooth student, please Register Online on MU Life to be an Africa Society Member. Students that have registered online are and will be prioritised at future events. 

 

Date: Thursday 10th November  

Time: 6:30pm to 8pm (Doors open at 6pm) 

Location: JH2 

 

We also want to apologies to everyone who unfortunately could not enter our last event due to room size and overcrowding. We aim to learn from our mistakes and book bigger and better spaces for future events.  

 Also make sure to follow us on all our socials and feel free to drop any questions and queries you may have. 

Instagram: @muafrosoc 

TikTok: @muafrosoc1 

Twitter: @maynoothAcs 

Snapchat: @acs_mu 

 

Enjoy your week and we can't wait to see you all on Thursday - Africa Society 

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Black History Month Quiz Night

Starts Thu 27th Oct 2022 at 18:00
Ends at 20:30
Cost FREE
Max 100 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: TSI210 (Technology,Society &innovation)

Hi everyone!

We hope you’re all doing well! We are excited to announce our first event of the year. Our Black History Month Quiz Night will be held this Thursday! The new committee is so excited to meet you all. Come ready to have fun and to celebrate what makes us different!

- Afro Soc Committee 

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AFROSOC AGM

Starts Thu 29th Sep 2022 at 19:00
Ends at 21:00
Cost FREE
Max 50 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: Arts Theatre 1

Start of Year Elections for the new Africa Society committee 2022/3.

Games, good vibes and music!

If you would like to nominate yourself please dm our Instagram!



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MUxDKIT Debate Night

Starts Thu 7th Apr 2022 at 18:00
Ends at 20:00
Cost € 3.00
Max 60 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: Arts Block Theatre 1

DEBATE NIGHT!

Maynooth vs Dundalk - are you ready to back your chat and your university?

We will be hosting our “MUChats” with DKIT, Thursday, the 7th of April at 6pm, In the Arts Theatre Lecture Hall 1 (TH1)

The fee for entry is 3€, cash or revolut!

There will be refreshments, lots of chat, prizes and fun, so come along.

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Maynooth n Out

Starts Thu 10th Mar 2022 at 18:00
Ends at 20:00
Cost € 2.00
Max 60 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: Arts Theatre 1

Wild n Out inspired ACS practice!

Games Night in John Hume Lecture 1 from 6-8 (Doors close at 6:15)

Register Teams via Instagram or Email - 6-7 people in a team (minimum 2 boys and 2 girls)

Prizes for the winners and will go on to represent Maynooth in ACS rumble!

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Mindfulness Paint and Sip

Starts Tue 1st Mar 2022 at 18:00
Ends at 20:00
Cost FREE
Max 60 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: Callan Building 5


Africa Society will be collaborating with the Art and Crafts society for our Mindfulness Paint and Sip event! Join us in putting worries into your art, we will have mindfulness music in the back with snacks and drinks.

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Chill Night

Starts Thu 17th Feb 2022 at 18:00
Ends at 20:00
Cost FREE
Max 40 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: Callan Building 5

Maynooth Afrosoc will be hosting a Chill Night to welcome back all our members! We will be having a laidback event, with some refreshments, music, good vibes and conversation. A break from the hectic weeks of assignments and exams. 

Please note doors will close at 6:15 and this is a Maynooth Student Only, event. 

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Destress No Stress

Starts Thu 16th Dec 2021 at 18:00
Ends at 21:00
Cost FREE
Max 40 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: Phoenix Mezzanine

Our last event of the year! We’ve decided that we all need a little break from exam season: discussions, games, music, and treats! Nothing too deep just good vibes and fun so come along !

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Switch Tournament

Starts Thu 9th Dec 2021 at 18:00
Ends at 21:00
Cost € 5.00
Max 40 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: Phoenix Mezzanine

AfroSoc will be hosting our second last event before we wrap up for Christmas! If you would like to play Switch for the chance to win a big cash prize, book through MU life and come along!

The event will be held in the Phoenix upstairs, from 6pm to 9pm. 

Please note due to the latest COVID restrictions we will be limiting this event to MAYNOOTH STUDENTS ONLY and no spectators will be allowed unfortunately. 


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Movie Night

Starts Tue 23rd Nov 2021 at 18:00
Ends at 20:30
Cost FREE
Max 40 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: Iontas Lecture Theatre

Africa Society will be hosting a Movie Night! Based on your suggestions and majority vote we have picked a film we hope you all like. This is the time to relax during assessment season, to take your mind off due dates and to have fun! We hope to see you there!

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Catch A Vibe

Starts Tue 16th Nov 2021 at 18:00
Ends at 21:30
Cost € 2.00
Max 35 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: Callan Building 6

Come and catch a vibe with us , Tuesday 16th November! Get to know your fellow peers and meet new people, okay a few games and have fun.

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MUChats: Open Discussion

Starts Tue 9th Nov 2021 at 18:00
Ends at 20:00
Cost € 3.00
Max 50 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: Callan Building 8

Africa Society will be hosting our MUChats Open Discussion where we will be debating controversial topics and scenarios. Come along to share your opinions!

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Black History Month Quiz

Starts Tue 19th Oct 2021 at 18:00
Ends at 20:30
Cost FREE
Max 40 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: Callan Building 5

Africa Society will be holding a Black History Month Quiz to celebrate all areas of black history. Prizes will be given out to the winning team. A chance to learn about black history and to be part of a team

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Get To Know

Starts Tue 12th Oct 2021 at 18:00
Ends at 20:30
Cost FREE
Max 40 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: John Hume Lecture 7

Meet and Greet with the committee members and fellow students, games and music! Opportunity for students to make new friends and have fun.

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Fairs Day!

Starts Wed 29th Sep 2021 at 11:00
Ends at 15:00
Cost FREE
Type VIRTUAL Event

Hey guys, we will be conducting our annual fairs day. Due to the current Covid-19 situation we will be having this online! Make sure to follow our social media handles to be consistently informed.

Instagram :Muafrosoc

snapchat :Acs_mu

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Games night

Starts Sun 4th Apr 2021 at 20:00
Ends at 21:00
Cost FREE
Type VIRTUAL Event

This games night will be taking place on an app called clubhouse. We’ve recently seen that it’s been a very popular app which a lot of maynooth students will have easy access and interaction with the committee members in a more formal way. This games night will be all about ice breakers, quizzes and lots more games.

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Movie night 2020

Starts Thu 3rd Dec 2020 at 17:30
Ends at 19:00
Cost FREE
Type VIRTUAL Event

Just an opportunity to take a break from assignments and chill. So we will be hosting a movie night this week for all our members.

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FIFA tournament

Starts Wed 18th Nov 2020 at 15:00
Ends Sun 22nd Nov 2020 at 22:00
Cost € 5.00
Type VIRTUAL Event

The Africa society are having an online fifa tournament game. It’s a 5 day tournament all they have to do is pay €5 a link will be provided on our Instagram on the day and there’s going to be different rounds each day.

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Our Annual meet and greet 2020

Starts Thu 15th Oct 2020 at 18:00
Ends at 19:00
Cost FREE
Type VIRTUAL Event

We will be having our first virtual event which will be the AGM on our Instagram page. The AGM is a chance for the fellow new committee members to meet the committee, what committee positions are available. And a more understanding what the Africa society is all about.

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Games night

Starts Thu 12th Mar 2020 at 18:00
Ends at 21:00
Cost FREE
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: Education building ( SE014)

The  Africa society are holding a games night event. For our fellow members a night to be filled with fun activities, games, and challenges etc. And a way for everyone to interact with others in the society. 

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Movie night

Starts Thu 5th Mar 2020 at 18:00
Ends at 21:00
Cost FREE
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: John Hume lecture 3

The Africa society are holding a movie night event for our members. However the money we raise will be going to a Charity. We haven’t decided which charity yet as we’re still figuring out which charity to choose from. We look forward to seeing this event taking place.

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Shag week

Starts Thu 13th Feb 2020 at 18:00
Ends at 21:00
Cost FREE
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: Callan building

The Africa society are having a Valentine’s Day édition debate night in regards to shag week. With a collaboration with DKIT Africa society. 

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Quiz night

Starts Thu 6th Feb 2020 at 18:00
Ends at 20:00
Cost FREE
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: Callan building

The Africa society are having a quiz night for all the members on the Africa society. A fun night filled with general knowledge. 

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Basketball Tournament

Starts Thu 29th Nov 2018 at 17:30
Ends Sat 24th Nov 2018 at 21:00
Cost FREE
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: Main Sports Hall

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Unplugged

Starts Fri 16th Mar 2018 at 18:00
Ends at 21:00
Cost FREE
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: Kevins Street DIT

#Unplugged. Organised by MU in collaboration with DIT !

The intervarsity dance competition in Africa Societies across Ireland.

MU X DIT X AIT X IT Sligo X LYIT X NCI

Going head to head in 3 rounds to see who will be crowned unplugged winners 2018.

 

 

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Enigma

Starts Fri 9th Mar 2018 at 21:00
Ends at 03:00
Cost FREE
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: Dublin

A night of Afro beats and banter

in collaboration with DIT and DCU

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AYSTATYO

Starts Tue 20th Feb 2018 at 19:00
Ends at 20:30
Cost FREE
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: TH1

MU against Trinity in an intense head to head answering Junior Cert questions.

Who is gonna come out on top ?

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Unplugged Auditions

Starts Thu 15th Feb 2018 at 15:00
Ends at 17:30
Cost FREE
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: Small Sports Hall

Unplugged Is coming up and we need dancers to represent MU.

Do you have what it takes? 

A choreographed routine will be taught at the start and your ability to learn quickly will be tested. You wil also be required to freestyle showing your creativity.

Good luck !

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Shag Week

Starts Tue 13th Feb 2018 at 18:00
Ends at 20:00
Cost FREE
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: Callan Building

It's SHAG WEEK, so lets talk about sex baby!

This event aims to provide talks about sexual education, with a bit of fun added to it. 

Drinks, refreshments music and banter will be provided

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Speed Dating

Starts Tue 6th Feb 2018 at 17:00
Ends at 20:00
Cost FREE
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: Education Building

It's the month Of love so what better wat to spend it than to speed date.

Come through for some games, food and fun with a little bit of speed dating on top.

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Black Out

Starts Tue 5th Dec 2017 at 18:00
Ends at 20:00
Cost FREE
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: Arts TH1

Black Out ; A day aimed to celebrate black excellence

learn more about ancestrial background in a positive light. Discussions to follow 

 

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Uni Wars

Starts Fri 17th Nov 2017 at 17:00
Ends at 22:00
Cost FREE
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: Aula Maxima

Uni Wars

Ireland's biggest gameshow right here in the Aula Maxima, South Campus

This Gameshow involves several other Universities and Institutes all competing in order to be crowned the best in Ireland.

Maynooth for the Win !!

 

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ISSA VIBE

Starts Tue 14th Nov 2017 at 18:00
Ends at 20:00
Cost FREE
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: TH1

A chance to meet the team representing maynooth in the All Ireland Intervarsity Gameshow

Come and play some games and just vibe !

Free food and drinks available

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MUCHATS

Starts Tue 24th Oct 2017 at 18:00
Ends Mon 23rd Oct 2017 at 20:00
Cost FREE
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: TH2

MUCHATS- A fun and non judgmental environment filled with hot debates on pressing topics

Are men/women really trash?

Would you date outside your race?

Would you as an Afro/Irish go back to your home country to work/serve?

Want to have a say ? Come Join us in TH2 Arts Block on the 24th at 6-pm.

Free refreshments available . Hope to see you there !

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Africa Society AGM

Starts Tue 4th Oct 2016 at 18:00
Ends at 21:00
Cost FREE
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: Aula Maxima

Come join us for our annual general meeting celebrating African culture ! Come along and get to know the society better , also there will be refreshments and different ice breaking games on the night. Come join us for a good time.

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