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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Wicklow County Council Library Service has been awarded Library of Sanctuary status!
We are thrilled to announce that Wicklow County Council Library Service has been awarded Library of Sanctuary status!
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Dialogue of Friendship: Countering Voices of Enmity event in Dublin
With thanks to Lynn Glanville, Dublin and Glendalough Diocesan Communications Officer, for writing up the summary and providing photographs of the event .
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Join Places and Schools of Sanctuary Ireland in Celebrating World Refugee Week
Next week marks Refugee Week, culminating in World Refugee Day on June 20th, dedicated to recognising the needs, resilience, and potential of refugees worldwide.
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Westmeath Library Services Awarded as Library of Sanctuary
Westmeath Library Services of Sanctuary Award Ceremony report
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Second annual Sanctuary in Faith ‘Dialogue of Friendship’ Event
The Sanctuary Faith Stream will again be partnering with the Church of Ireland Interfaith Working Group for this year's event, with the theme of 'Countering Voice of Enmity'. Centenary Methodist in Ranelagh, Dublin, which was designated a Church of Sanctuary…
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KCVS Awarded the Champion School of Sanctuary Status
A School of Sanctuary Monitoring visit was conducted at Kilkenny City Vocational School (KCVS) in Kilkenny City on Thursday, 5th October 2023, and the members of the team unanimously recommended the school to be awarded the Champion School of Sanctuary…
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Bridging Divides through Sanctuary Ambassador Training
Bridging Divides through Sanctuary Ambassador Training
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Places of Sanctuary Ireland and friends offer sympathy and prayers to Sanctuary Ambassadors.
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Wexford Rose speaks to the world about Schools of Sanctuary!
On August 21st, 2023, Brónagh Hogan featured on RTÉ 1's coverage of The International Rose of Tralee 2023, representing Wexford as the Wexford Rose. Brónagh is a teacher in Kilrane National School, Rosslare, Co. Wexford, a Champion School of Sanctuary.
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A Day of Cultural Exchange and Unity At Chester Beatty Library
Schools of Sanctuary Across the Border Away Day: A Day of Cultural Exchange and Unity
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Schools of Sanctuary Summer 2023 Newsletter
Click below to read all about our most recently awarded Champion Schools of Sanctuary and also about our first ever Champion Award Ceremony. There are lots of links to schools’ sanctuary portfolios as well- great inspiration and learning for Member…
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St Nathy’s College- the first Champion School of Sanctuary in Co. Roscommon
The practice of Sanctuary is as natural as breathing in St Nathy’s College, Ballaghadereen, Co. Roscommon. The SoSI monitoring team- Karen Dervan, Tikambechi Mwalughali (Sanctuary Scholar, TUS) Cathy Joyce (BRIDGE Project, Galway City Partnership) and Darren Casserley (CKI, University of…
![](https://cdn.cityofsanctuary.org/uploads/sites/89/2024/06/IMG_4295-340x255.jpeg)
Wicklow County Council Library Service has been awarded Library of Sanctuary status!
We are thrilled to announce that Wicklow County Council Library Service has been awarded Library of Sanctuary status!
![](https://cdn.cityofsanctuary.org/uploads/sites/89/2024/06/IMG_8029-340x255.jpg)
Dialogue of Friendship: Countering Voices of Enmity event in Dublin
With thanks to Lynn Glanville, Dublin and Glendalough Diocesan Communications Officer, for writing up the summary and providing photographs of the event .
![](https://cdn.cityofsanctuary.org/uploads/sites/89/2024/06/1-002-340x255.jpg)
Join Places and Schools of Sanctuary Ireland in Celebrating World Refugee Week
Next week marks Refugee Week, culminating in World Refugee Day on June 20th, dedicated to recognising the needs, resilience, and potential of refugees worldwide.
![](https://cdn.cityofsanctuary.org/uploads/sites/89/2024/06/Paula-Leavy-McCartthy-County-librarian-Westmeath-and-Cathaoirleach-Cllr-Liam-McDaniel-receiving-the-award-and--340x255.jpg)
Westmeath Library Services Awarded as Library of Sanctuary
Westmeath Library Services of Sanctuary Award Ceremony report
![](https://cdn.cityofsanctuary.org/uploads/sites/89/2024/02/Countering-Voices-of-Enmity-Eventbrite.png)
Second annual Sanctuary in Faith ‘Dialogue of Friendship’ Event
The Sanctuary Faith Stream will again be partnering with the Church of Ireland Interfaith Working Group for this year's event, with the theme of 'Countering Voice of Enmity'. Centenary Methodist in Ranelagh, Dublin, which was designated a Church of Sanctuary…
![](https://cdn.cityofsanctuary.org/uploads/sites/89/2023/10/WhatsApp-Image-2023-10-05-at-22.49.30_5316a928-340x255.jpg)
KCVS Awarded the Champion School of Sanctuary Status
A School of Sanctuary Monitoring visit was conducted at Kilkenny City Vocational School (KCVS) in Kilkenny City on Thursday, 5th October 2023, and the members of the team unanimously recommended the school to be awarded the Champion School of Sanctuary…
![](https://cdn.cityofsanctuary.org/uploads/sites/89/2023/08/asdfsadfasdf-340x255.jpeg)
Bridging Divides through Sanctuary Ambassador Training
Bridging Divides through Sanctuary Ambassador Training
![](https://cdn.cityofsanctuary.org/uploads/sites/89/2023/08/pexels-pixabay-53141-1858x2048-1-340x255.jpg)
Places of Sanctuary Ireland and friends offer sympathy and prayers to Sanctuary Ambassadors.
![](https://cdn.cityofsanctuary.org/uploads/sites/89/2023/08/Bronagh-1440x1440-1-340x255.jpg)
Wexford Rose speaks to the world about Schools of Sanctuary!
On August 21st, 2023, Brónagh Hogan featured on RTÉ 1's coverage of The International Rose of Tralee 2023, representing Wexford as the Wexford Rose. Brónagh is a teacher in Kilrane National School, Rosslare, Co. Wexford, a Champion School of Sanctuary.
![](https://cdn.cityofsanctuary.org/uploads/sites/89/2023/05/IMG_7240-1440x1080-1-340x255.jpeg)
A Day of Cultural Exchange and Unity At Chester Beatty Library
Schools of Sanctuary Across the Border Away Day: A Day of Cultural Exchange and Unity
![](https://cdn.cityofsanctuary.org/uploads/sites/89/2023/05/WhatsApp-Image-2023-05-19-at-09.43.00-2-1-340x255.jpeg)
Schools of Sanctuary Summer 2023 Newsletter
Click below to read all about our most recently awarded Champion Schools of Sanctuary and also about our first ever Champion Award Ceremony. There are lots of links to schools’ sanctuary portfolios as well- great inspiration and learning for Member…
![](https://cdn.cityofsanctuary.org/uploads/sites/89/2023/05/WhatsApp-Image-2023-05-18-at-13.34.47-1-e1684846038661-340x255.jpeg)
St Nathy’s College- the first Champion School of Sanctuary in Co. Roscommon
The practice of Sanctuary is as natural as breathing in St Nathy’s College, Ballaghadereen, Co. Roscommon. The SoSI monitoring team- Karen Dervan, Tikambechi Mwalughali (Sanctuary Scholar, TUS) Cathy Joyce (BRIDGE Project, Galway City Partnership) and Darren Casserley (CKI, University of…