Lajee to Ireland Tour 2026

06/06/2026

📣Lajee to Ireland Tour 2026 is Officially On!

Dear Friends and Supporters,

We are thrilled to share a major update regarding our incredible group of young Dabke dancers, musicians, and leaders from the
As many of you know, we faced a heartbreaking setback when the Irish government denied visas for our planned 2025 tour. While we were deeply disappointed, we never lost hope.

Today, we are filled with determination because the Lajee to Ireland Tour is officially scheduled for 20th July to 5th August 2026! The visas have been applied for and we are hopeful of a successful outcome.

What to Expect in Summer 2026
This summer, 20 talented Palestinian youth and their mentors will finally travel to Ireland. They are ready to bring their powerful performances, vibrant culture, and vital stories to cities across the country.

During the tour, the group will:
• Perform live public shows showcasing traditional Dabke music and dance.
• Live with local families to build deep, lifelong community bonds.
• Connect with Irish peers through visits to local secondary schools.
• Engage with policymakers to advocate for Palestinian human rights.

Your Impact; Next Steps
We want to say a massive thank you to everyone who donated during our 2025 campaign. Your funds are safely held in our AIB bank account and will be used directly for this trip. However, to pull off a tour of this scale—covering flights, internal travel, venue costs, and meals—we still need to hit our goal.

How you can help today:
• Share this update on your social media channels. • Talk to friends and family about the upcoming tour.
• Keep an eye on our socials for volunteer opportunities.

🇵🇸Thank you for standing in solidarity with these inspiring young artists. Let's get them to Ireland! With gratitude, Orla O Neill, Fidelma Bonass and the Lajee Tour Team🇵🇸

https://gofund.me/3b352b6d4

02/06/2026

BIG NEWS!
Lajee Center - مركــز لاجىء has officially applied for Irish visas to bring an incredible group of Dabke dancers and musicians to Ireland this July!
This tour will bring the spirit of Palestinian music, song, and dance straight to our communities.

The Irish Embassy needs to approve visas for these 20 talented young people and their leaders. We want to show them an unforgettable Irish welcome filled with love and solidarity! But to make this happen, we need your help.

How you can help.
• Contact your TDs and Senators today.
• Urge them to advocate for these visas.
• Share this post to spread the word.

Let’s raise our voices to ensure their voices are heard here this summer! 🙌❤️

24/03/2026

🇵🇸IMPORTANT UPDATE!🇵🇸

26/12/2025

https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41761154.html?fbclid=PAVERTVgO7PJFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA81NjcwNjczNDMzNTI0MjcAAaedKGKQbHiZGfpOEDzSs-YXeVmCdiz4C27KBojoa5rA_gGLC7G2lSmPpXqdQw_aem_pgFK476t2R0JEfVTg_eV2A

23/12/2025

13/12/2025

24/11/2025

ARDOYNE Working Men's Club have raised £2,500 for a community-based grassroots centre in Palestine.

In July a fundraising day was organised in Ardoyne, which included a sponsored 5 km walk around the Waterworks before a night of live music from local musicians in Ardoyne Working Men’s Club.

The money had been due to support a group of dancers, musicians and footballers from Lajee Center, Aida Camp in the West Bank who were travelling to Ireland for cultural and sports activities and to tell their stories about resistance and resilience.

However, due to complications with visas the trip was cancelled with the money raised going to the Lajee Center.

Located in Aida Refugee Camp in Bethlehem, Lajee Center is a community-based grassroots creative cultural hub that aims to provide refugee youth with cultural, educational, social and developmental opportunities.

On Monday, a cheque was handed over to Mohammad Alazza, Director of the Lajee Center.

Martin Brady, who helped organise the fundraising day, said: "The day itself was amazing. There is great solidarity in Ardoyne for the people of Palestine. I want to thank everyone who supported and donated money.

"Mohammad made a point of coming over to Ardoyne to thank us for organising the fundraiser and we are delighted to welcome him to Ardoyne."

Mohemmad Al Azza said the support means a lot to the Palestinian people.

"Fundraising is not just about money for Palestinian people, it is much more than that," he said. "The deeper meaning is solidarity. It means a lot to the Palestinian people. There has always been a strong connection between Palestine and Ireland.

"Ireland is like a second home for a Palestinian.

"The money will help us fund a project at the Lajee Center and continue our work in the refugee camp."

16/11/2025

🇵🇸 The Lajee to Ireland Tour 2025 team met with the Lajee Center - مركــز لاجىء, and Lajee Celtic team this weekend in Ireland to plan for the next tour scheduled for Easter 2026.🇵🇸

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01/08/2025

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