What is Places of Sanctuary Ireland?
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. 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.
Recent News
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WEXFORD SANCTUARY AMBASSADORS MAKE HISTORY
Wexford Sanctuary Ambassadors was formed last November, and began a training programme in public speaking, working with the media, and understanding the workings of Irish politics. This is a group of around 30 asylum seekers and refugees determined to be…
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Schools of Sanctuary
In March it was announced that all schools would be closing because of COVID 19. |as we wrote, there are millions of children across Ireland and beyond doing their classes, preparing for exams, and contacting their teachers online. But refugees…
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Portlaoise Celebrates Ireland’s First Library of Sanctuary
Librarians Bernie Foran and Suzanne Carroll wanted their services to be easily available for everyone in their bustling, multi-cultural midlands town, Portlaoise.
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Loreto School in Gorey Co. Wexford held a ‘We Belong’ day
Loreto School in Gorey Co. Wexford held a 'We Belong' day on Wednesday 12th of February to celebrate all the cultures represented in the school.
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An important workshop on Migration and International Protection in Ireland organized at Mount Sion C.B.S Secondary School in Waterford City.
Great achievement at Mount Sion C.B.S Secondary School in Waterford City:
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Sanctuary Ambassador Training in County Wexford
County Wexford has about 120 asylum seekers in 3 emergency Direct Provision Centres, and 220 Syrian and Iraqi resettled refugees.
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SCHOOLS OF SANCTUARY IN COUNTY WEXFORD
Two Gorey schools have been working on becoming Schools of Sanctuary,
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A Hundred Thousand Welcomes – Dublin Launch
LAUNCH OF ‘A HUNDRED THOUSAND WELCOMES’ NETWORKING EVENT
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Cork City of Sanctuary Launched with Network Support
Cork City of Sanctuary worked very hard for over a year and a half to create an action plan. We are delighted to announce that this action plan was launched on March 29th in the Millenium Hall of Cork’s City…
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Places of Sanctuary Ireland Network met in Cork
City of Sanctuary Cork hosted a network gathering on March 29th in Cork City Council, before launching its Strategic Plan of Actions later in the evening.
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New Sanctuary in Politics course over June weekends in Galway
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Wavelength – Gaisce President Award’s integration project
Wavelength, a new nationwide integration project recently launched by Gaisce, Ireland's President Award is inviting NGOs, charities, community groups, youth organisations or any service supporting the project age cohort working with 18-25 year olds who are seeking asylum, have refugee…
WEXFORD SANCTUARY AMBASSADORS MAKE HISTORY
Wexford Sanctuary Ambassadors was formed last November, and began a training programme in public speaking, working with the media, and understanding the workings of Irish politics. This is a group of around 30 asylum seekers and refugees determined to be…
Schools of Sanctuary
In March it was announced that all schools would be closing because of COVID 19. |as we wrote, there are millions of children across Ireland and beyond doing their classes, preparing for exams, and contacting their teachers online. But refugees…
Portlaoise Celebrates Ireland’s First Library of Sanctuary
Librarians Bernie Foran and Suzanne Carroll wanted their services to be easily available for everyone in their bustling, multi-cultural midlands town, Portlaoise.
Loreto School in Gorey Co. Wexford held a ‘We Belong’ day
Loreto School in Gorey Co. Wexford held a 'We Belong' day on Wednesday 12th of February to celebrate all the cultures represented in the school.
An important workshop on Migration and International Protection in Ireland organized at Mount Sion C.B.S Secondary School in Waterford City.
Great achievement at Mount Sion C.B.S Secondary School in Waterford City:
Sanctuary Ambassador Training in County Wexford
County Wexford has about 120 asylum seekers in 3 emergency Direct Provision Centres, and 220 Syrian and Iraqi resettled refugees.
SCHOOLS OF SANCTUARY IN COUNTY WEXFORD
Two Gorey schools have been working on becoming Schools of Sanctuary,
A Hundred Thousand Welcomes – Dublin Launch
LAUNCH OF ‘A HUNDRED THOUSAND WELCOMES’ NETWORKING EVENT
Cork City of Sanctuary Launched with Network Support
Cork City of Sanctuary worked very hard for over a year and a half to create an action plan. We are delighted to announce that this action plan was launched on March 29th in the Millenium Hall of Cork’s City…
Places of Sanctuary Ireland Network met in Cork
City of Sanctuary Cork hosted a network gathering on March 29th in Cork City Council, before launching its Strategic Plan of Actions later in the evening.
New Sanctuary in Politics course over June weekends in Galway
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Wavelength – Gaisce President Award’s integration project
Wavelength, a new nationwide integration project recently launched by Gaisce, Ireland's President Award is inviting NGOs, charities, community groups, youth organisations or any service supporting the project age cohort working with 18-25 year olds who are seeking asylum, have refugee…
