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Places of Sanctuary Ireland (PoSI) is deeply concerned about the rise in racist behaviour in Irish society, which has escalated significantly in recent months, including targeted violent assaults on individuals and groups as they go about their daily lives.   While it is often reported that such incidents are perpetrated by a small minority of

Save the date: 16 May, 2026 You are invited to join us for the next ‘Dialogue of Friendship’ event. We are again partnering with the Church of Ireland Interfaith Working Group for this gathering and the theme will be ‘Faithfully Caring for Creation’. Our keynote speaker will be the Revd David Coleman, Environmental Chaplain for

Wexford County Council and Schools of Sanctuary broke new ground on Friday, 19th September, co-hosting a public ceremony where gathered TDs, Senators, and Councillors led a standing ovation to one of the student speakers. This event was the first to be held in such a public arena, where students and teachers mingled with politicians, council

Statement of Solidarity from Places of Sanctuary Ireland, of which Schools of Sanctuary is a stream: “Places of Sanctuary stand firmly in solidarity with the Indian community in Ireland in light of the recent assaults they have faced, as well as with all migrants and minority communities who experience violence, discrimination, or intimidation. Our thoughts

Schools of Sanctuary Ireland: Schools of Sanctuary Coordinator – Dublin, Meath & Kildare (Part-Time)   Schools of Sanctuary (SoS) is a stream of Places of Sanctuary Ireland. We are dedicated to creating inclusive and welcoming educational environments for students from diverse backgrounds,  especially families seeking International Protection. Our mission is to support primary and post

We were delighted to visit Coláiste Muire Máthair in Galway City on the 30th April to name them school a Champion School of Sanctuary, our second post primary school in Galway.  The monitoring team on the day included Sive O’Connor Schools of Sanctuary Coordinator, Aidan Harte and Roisín Birch from University of Galway, Paul Fallon

Schools of Sanctuary Ireland: Schools Coordinator (Part-time)  Midlands, West and North West Schools of Sanctuary (SoS) is a stream of Places of Sanctuary Ireland. We are dedicated to creating inclusive and welcoming educational environments for students from diverse backgrounds,  especially families seeking International Protection. Our mission is to support primary and post primary schools across Ireland