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The South African Gathering 2024

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Ireland's original South African Gathering will be held on Saturday the 6th July 2024.

Building on 5 successful years that have seen thousands of attendees, we will be hosting the event at the picturesque Ballykilcavan Farm & Brewery in Stradbally, Co. Laois

Join hundreds of your compatriots and Irish friends at this inclusive, family event, featuring live entertainment, South African foods, arts and crafts, business stalls and camping for those looking to make a weekend out of it.

We all miss home, and The South African Gathering is an opportunity to share in our diverse culture together, providing us with a little home away from home.

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4.1 / 5.0 based on 76 reviews

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 Magic experience. Thoroughly enjoy it every year. Thank you Berilyn and team!

Jul 13, 2024
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Jul 10, 2024
by: Samantha Lee Pan

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Jul 10, 2024
by: Debby Gunnhenderson

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Jul 09, 2024
by: Sharon Booth

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Jul 08, 2024
by: Sharara Maharaj

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Jul 08, 2024
by: Alta Bekker

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  Could have been better entertainment for both adults and kids.

Jul 08, 2024
by: Selinah Cully

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   The big screen venue could not accommodate more people. The music could have stayed on to entertain other individuals who were not watching rugby. If it becomes an annual venue the route from the parking to the function site can be paved to avoid the muddy conditions that occurred after the rains.

Jul 08, 2024
by: Lewis Takundwa

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   Big screen for the rugby was covered in that tent and the rest of us could not watch. Also no music after the live performances. A dj or some backing track needs to be considered for next year. Those who couldn't fit in the rugby tent had no other entertainment

Jul 08, 2024
by: Shela Manamela

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Jul 08, 2024
by: Tracy Ahearne

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Jul 08, 2024
by: Robin Smith

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Jul 08, 2024
by: Francisco Araujo

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     Overall a great event with a variety of stalls. I would possibly suggest a larger marquee tent to allow more people to watch the rugby match and also double up as a seating area for people before the match. I might also suggest more toilet facilities for campers and even a small wash up area. I would be happy to pay a few extra euro for these facilities.

Jul 08, 2024
by: Verified consumer

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 Lovely atmosphere, we do wish the grounds would be better prepared (I.e. grass isn't so high - understand that isn't so easy). I'd suggest more branding at the event, and signage around to direct parking. Kids missed the animals in the forest!

Jul 08, 2024
by: Ricky Asher

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Jul 08, 2024
by: Danielle Kupper

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  .... took a fall on the very uneven ground through the camp site. I also found it difficult to locate a particular stall that I had pre-ordered some tasty treats from and unfortunately had forgotten my phone in the car, so when I did find them they had sold my pre orderd goods (The signage was on the table front and blocked by people at the stall). The ques for all the delicious South African foods were also very long and slow moving.

Jul 08, 2024
by: Neal Ramble

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 2023 was way better as we had a joll on the top near the bar with the DJ playing music there and people were dancing. There was a vibe and everyone was having a fun time. There were many food vendors aswell, just missed the SA drinks like they had in 2021 with Savannas

Jul 08, 2024
by: Nicole Marais

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  It's always an amazing event. My family go every year.Hope next year we can camp for 2 nights instead of just 1 night. Can't wait for next year.

Jul 08, 2024
by: Nicolette Leong

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Jul 08, 2024
by: Marli Hendriks

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   I loved it! There were a variety of food and confectionary stalls. My experience feels better with the benches and tables available. Kiddies entertainment and face paint was great! Just missed the Savanna cider but there were other cider available.

Jul 08, 2024
by: Hester Van Gass

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   Every year this event just gets better and better. We had an absolute blast! . An improvement on the Rugby screen however not alot of people were able to fit in there. Overall you guys did a fantastic job. We were rather disappointed about the security for the camping. two security guards sat in our neighbors gazebo and played music and sang and spoke the entire night. They also drank their alcohol. My entire group had no sleep at all.

Jul 08, 2024
by: Simone Vorster

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Jul 07, 2024
by: Eben Griffiths

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Jul 07, 2024
by: Laurinda Hattingh

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Jul 07, 2024
by: Colin Kerver

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Jul 07, 2024
by: Elize Rousseau

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Jul 07, 2024
by: Andile Msweu

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   Super!

Jul 07, 2024
by: Sihle Moyo

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Jul 07, 2024
by: Rolf Bofinger

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 It was great to attend and we will definitely be back. The Music was too soft and there was a serious lack of cultural options. Vendors ran out of food, The tent was too small for the Rugby—no coffee stand. Make it a bring and braai, or a spit. Sell the meat on the venue for everyone to braai themselves.

Jul 07, 2024
by: Darren Walsh

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   Accessiblity is an issue.

Jul 07, 2024
by: Rishlyn Singh

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Jul 07, 2024
by: Deniel Vaughan

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Jul 07, 2024
by: Dani Rees

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Jul 07, 2024
by: Debra Heaphy

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 This year was SO much better than the last...even though it was cold and rainy. It was fun, the musicians were really awesome, loved that really african kind of vibe being a part of everything, absolutely loved it! And the bubbles were awesome! I'd say more bins spotted around the field would be good. Had to really mission to find a place to throw away trash. Oh also the tent for the rugby was a really great idea I don't recall that from the year prior.

Jul 07, 2024
by: RosemaryJean Couper

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Jul 07, 2024
by: Tyron Tutt

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Jul 07, 2024
by: Sharon Walsh

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   Couldn’t watch the rugby game as the tent was not only too small but the screen was so dull, we could barely see anything. Hardly any music played aside from the live band which was great. Extremely long lines for food. Underwhelming for our first time at this event.

Jul 07, 2024
by: Devania Govender

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Jul 07, 2024
by: Jade Korend

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Jul 07, 2024
by: Johnathan Rannachan

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Jul 07, 2024
by: Thembelihle Mkwananzi

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Jul 07, 2024
by: Steven Ross

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  Congrats to the organisers. Really well organised and felt like home. Thank you and look forward to the next one.

Jul 07, 2024
by: Tracy Hawkes

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Jul 07, 2024
by: Mercy Gitahi

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     Amazing day out, unfortunately the weather wasn't the best this year but that did not dampen anyone's day as everyone still made the most of it, smiles all around and a bonus to have shown the SA V ireland game. Great organisation and well done to all involved.

Jul 07, 2024
by: Ashleigh O Brien

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Jul 07, 2024
by: Nicola Nel

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   My boyfriend is South African and I love it so much Got to taste food and listen to the music and buy some South Africa food and sweets and buy some stuff it was the best day ever

Jul 07, 2024
by: Niamh Troy

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Jul 07, 2024
by: Emily Wright

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     Went last year and enjoyed it, this year the grass was very long and very difficult to move around with a lot of stuff including wheelchairs and prams. The stalls and the music packed up far too early, people were still arriving and getting settled. We didn't get to experience anything we came there for, it was very dissapointing. I really appreciate all the effort that goes into organising such an event but unfortunately this year a lot of things were not okay

Jul 07, 2024
by: Natalie Nourse

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         Entertainment was not good Soul Groove the Band was definitely missed and would if made the event enjoyable

Jul 07, 2024
by: Charlene Leong

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Jul 07, 2024
by: Themba Fuma

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 The only downside is that we were unable to see the rugby match. The tent was so full and people were standing on top of each other to try and see the screen.

Jul 07, 2024
by: Yolandi Mastropaolo

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Jul 07, 2024
by: Carey Crichton

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Jul 07, 2024
by: Nolusindiso Matroshe

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 First time at the event . Was expecting the stalls to be more numerous but quite happy with it products offered. Nice that it was at a brewery! The food stalls were fabulous even though we didn't get a vetkoek or a samoosa. The rain didn't put a damper on the day but we were grateful for the cover of the tent and the gazebos.

Jul 07, 2024
by: Monique De Villiers

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   It was a well oraganized event. Loved all the effort that went into it, thank you!

Jul 07, 2024
by: Kandice Trollip

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   I was very disappointed with the event. I was excited to enjoy SA foods and watch rugby with fellow Saffas, but neither happened. The rugby tent was too small for the crowd, and more space should have been provided given the number of online ticket sales. Considering we are in Ireland, an indoor event would be much more suitable due to the frequent rain. Amazing concept however more planning is needed.

Jul 07, 2024
by: Verified consumer

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   The venue was great, the markets were varied and lovely. Unfortunately weather wasn't favourable, we left for a bit and came back around 6ish and everything was packed up, food and market stalls which was a shame. Also on the website they said not to bring anything but everyone else brought gazebos, food drink and chairs into the venue which was implied on the website that this wasn't allowed. Its a great idea and great venue but sadly the weather and ill info prevailed.

Jul 07, 2024
by: Anthia Taylor

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Jul 07, 2024
by: Devin Kerr

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Jul 07, 2024
by: Leeanne Venter

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Jul 07, 2024
by: Juliette Mooney

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  Much better then last year, the entertainment was great, the price for coming felt reasonable . An enjoyable day surrounded by Saffas. Thank you.

Jul 07, 2024
by: Natasja Van Dyk

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   It's always good to get together. This year though was a little disappointing in regards to the music set up not being able to be heard unless you were at the tent, likewise not being able to hear the rugby. Also annoyed at being charged the recycle fee on the red ales despite them not being a part of the recycle scheme. Despite those, the stall set up and team organisation was excellent.

Jul 07, 2024
by: Robyn Torgius

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   It was a great venue

Jul 07, 2024
by: Tracey Lobetti

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   No cover. Lots of mud when it rained and the grass was too long in the car park. Could not push a pram.

Jul 07, 2024
by: Yuvilen Naidoo

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  Need more entertainment for the kids. Tent was too small to watch the rugby.

Jul 07, 2024
by: Manuela Bowman

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   Wonderful despite the weather only thing is the big screen should of been thought out better can't expect such a tent to hold everyone that was there ,hence why we left early yo watch the game at home cause would of been so squashed to watch the game in that tent but besides that really wonderful event.thank you

Jul 06, 2024
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Jul 06, 2024
by: Cherise Byrnes

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   Lekker day out with the family and good meeting so many saffas here. More activities would have been great. Music performance, poetry, comedy, DJ etc would be ideal. More food and drinks stalls would be highly recommended.

Jul 06, 2024
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Jul 06, 2024
by: Esther Jailos

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Jul 06, 2024
by: Roshan Mohansingh

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     Next year bring some south african artist over and south african alcohol please

Jul 06, 2024
by: Verified consumer

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Jul 06, 2024
by: Robyn De Jesus

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   As above

Jul 06, 2024
by: Paul Robbins

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   Would preferred more food stalls & a cap on pricing of items. Rugby should have been in a tent

Jul 06, 2024
by: Verified consumer

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Jul 06, 2024
by: Hendry Ndlovu

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Jul 06, 2024
by: Chantelle Dickerson
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