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 […]
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Save the date: 16 May, 2026 You are invited to join us for the next âDialogue of Friendshipâ event. We are again partnering with the Church of Ireland Interfaith Working Group for this gathering and the theme will be âFaithfully Caring for Creationâ. Our keynote speaker will be the Revd David Coleman, Environmental Chaplain for
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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
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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
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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
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We were delighted to visit ColĂĄiste Muire MĂĄthair 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 RoisĂn Birch from University of Galway, Paul Fallon
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Ballinlough National School has proudly become the first primary school in County Roscommon to be named a Champion School of Sanctuary. This remarkable achievement reflects the schoolâs unwavering commitment to fostering inclusivity and supporting those seeking sanctuary within the community. With students from a variety of backgrounds and nationalities, Ballinlough NS is a place where
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The 2025 ‘Dialogue of Friendship’ event took place recently, with the theme ‘Listening Well to Build Communities’. These annual events have grown as a collaboration between the Sanctuary in Faith stream and the Church of Ireland Interfaith Working Group. Many thanks to Lynn Glanville, Diocesan Communications Officer for the United Dioceses of Dublin and Glendalough,
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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
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This week, Universities of Sanctuary had the privilege of joining the Local Authority Integration Team at the Ashbourne Court Hotel in County Meath, where we introduced the Universities of Sanctuary initiative to a group of newly arrived asylum seekers and refugees in Ireland. The session provided an important first step in helping individuals begin to understand and navigate Irelandâs education
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