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Athlone Institute of Technology (AIT) has been designated as a College of Sanctuary in recognition of a range of initiatives demonstrating a commitment to welcoming asylum seekers and refugees into the college community and fostering a culture of inclusion for all.  The award was marked at a celebratory event held on campus which was attended […]

Communities, organisations and government bodies in Cork gathered together for their first meeting to set up a City of Sanctuary group on Wednesday 14th June, 2017 NASC, Cork Migrant Centre, Garda Siochana, Cork City Council, Cork Life Centre, Cork Area Partnership and asylum seekers and Refugees from Somalia and Sudanese community from around Cork attended this initial meeting.

Athlone IT, a midland college with global reputation and international students from over 60 countries, including Mid East and East Asia, has became the first College of Sanctuary in Ireland.   Places of Sanctuary Ireland visited Athlone IT on Monday 12th June. Staff members from AIT, members of local refugee and asylum seeker support group

Places of Sanctuary Ireland is the all-Ireland organisation within the City of Sanctuary movement which aims to create a culture of welcome and hospitality for asylum seekers, refugees and vulnerable migrants.  It has now spread to more than 90 towns and cities across Great Britain and Ireland. We work closely with City of Sanctuary UK and share