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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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…
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Mercy Secondary School in Kilbeggan awarded Champion School of Sanctuary status!
Even a burst water pipe and forced cancellation of classes on May 8th couldn’t stop Mercy Secondary School from receiving its Champion School of Sanctuary status!
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Naas CBS- the first Champion School of Sanctuary in Co. Kildare
The excitement to become a Champion School of Sanctuary was palpable from the moment the Schools of Sanctuary Ireland monitoring team walked in the door on Wednesday May 10th, greeted by Principal Ben Travers and Sanctuary lead teachers Ms Ward…
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New Champion School of Sanctuary in Bunclody
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WEXFORD TOWN’S FIRST CHAMPION SCHOOL OF SANCTUARY
On May 18th, Loreto Secondary School in Wexford town became Wexford’s 5th Champion School of Sanctuary.
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Ardscoil na Mara Secondary School in Tramore Awarded Champion School of Sanctuary Status
Ardscoil na Mara Secondary School in Tramore, Waterford has been awarded the esteemed status of Champion School of Sanctuary, becoming the first school in Tramore and the 14th in the Republic of Ireland to achieve this recognition.
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Dialogue of Friendship – Event Explores How Diverse Communities Can Live Together
‘Hate can unite bad forces – it is important to be anti-hate.’ This was one of the many messages to emerge during the discussion at an interfaith gathering in the Irish School of Ecumenics in Trinity College Dublin on Saturday…

Bridging Divides through Sanctuary Ambassador Training
Bridging Divides through Sanctuary Ambassador Training

Places of Sanctuary Ireland and friends offer sympathy and prayers to Sanctuary Ambassadors.

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.

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

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…

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…

Mercy Secondary School in Kilbeggan awarded Champion School of Sanctuary status!
Even a burst water pipe and forced cancellation of classes on May 8th couldn’t stop Mercy Secondary School from receiving its Champion School of Sanctuary status!

Naas CBS- the first Champion School of Sanctuary in Co. Kildare
The excitement to become a Champion School of Sanctuary was palpable from the moment the Schools of Sanctuary Ireland monitoring team walked in the door on Wednesday May 10th, greeted by Principal Ben Travers and Sanctuary lead teachers Ms Ward…

New Champion School of Sanctuary in Bunclody

WEXFORD TOWN’S FIRST CHAMPION SCHOOL OF SANCTUARY
On May 18th, Loreto Secondary School in Wexford town became Wexford’s 5th Champion School of Sanctuary.

Ardscoil na Mara Secondary School in Tramore Awarded Champion School of Sanctuary Status
Ardscoil na Mara Secondary School in Tramore, Waterford has been awarded the esteemed status of Champion School of Sanctuary, becoming the first school in Tramore and the 14th in the Republic of Ireland to achieve this recognition.

Dialogue of Friendship – Event Explores How Diverse Communities Can Live Together
‘Hate can unite bad forces – it is important to be anti-hate.’ This was one of the many messages to emerge during the discussion at an interfaith gathering in the Irish School of Ecumenics in Trinity College Dublin on Saturday…