Places of Sanctuary Ireland is a network of groups in towns, cities and local communities which share the objectives of promoting a culture of welcome, and inclusiveness right across every sphere and sector of society, so that wherever people seeking sanctuary go they will feel safe, find people who welcome them and understand why they are here, and have opportunities to be included in all activities.

PoSI works through community groups, schools and higher education institutions, churches, local councils, businesses and other organisations in the belief that these newcomers have a huge amount to offer Irish society.  We want to ensure that their voices are heard and that their skills and talents are given an opportunity to flourish for their good and for that of Irish society as a whole.

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PoSI is not affiliated to any political or religious organisation, but is linked to the wider City of Sanctuary movement which was established in the UK in 2005 with a vision for making cities places that had a culture of welcome and inclusion, especially for those seeking sanctuary.

Places of Sanctuary Ireland Charter

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SCHOOLS OF SANCTUARY STARTS THE NEW TERM IN STYLE

September is a really busy month, with a fresh start for every teacher and pupil in our schools, especially those...
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RECOGNISING THE HARD WORK OF SCHOOLS OF SANCTUARY AMBASSADORS AT Scoil BhrĂ­de, Shantalla

Congratulations to the  Scoil Bhríde, Shantalla SOS Ambassadors. Alan Kania, Tudor Fatima, Artur Fedosov, Onome Brownly-Otiede and Farida Aliyu who...
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ST. MARY’S NATIONAL SCHOOL LIMERICK AWARDED AS A SCHOOL OF SANCTUARY

22 June 2022 In the final monitoring visit of the year, St Mary's NS Limerick was awarded the accolade of becoming Limerick's...

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