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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Sanctuary Space opened in Gorey Main Street for 2 Days
Wexford Sanctuary Ambassadors opened a new chapter of their eventful year on Saturday December 19th when they opened Sanctuary Space, an exhibition displaying the skills of people living in Direct Provision.
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Two New Schools of Sanctuary in Waterford and Wexford.
Congratulations to Mount Sion CBS Secondary School in Waterford, which has become the first school in the Republic of Ireland to be awarded the status of SCHOOL OF SANCTUARY under the newly formed national committee, and the first ever Schools…
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Sanctuary In Higher Education Seminar Attracts over 250 registrations
On Wednesday 18th November, we teamed up with our trusted partners in Irish Refugee Council and Universities of Sanctuary Ireland to host the second Sanctuary in Higher Education conference.The information session aimed at helping students in International Protection who wish…
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Churches of Sanctuary Webimar
A fantastic webimar took place on 10/11/2020 on the theme of Churches of Sanctuary with participation of the inspiring Inderjit Bhogal, the founder of City of Sanctuary, who inspired everyone with his vision and beautiful heart.
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November News
1.Schools of Sanctuary
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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 write, 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,
Sanctuary Space opened in Gorey Main Street for 2 Days
Wexford Sanctuary Ambassadors opened a new chapter of their eventful year on Saturday December 19th when they opened Sanctuary Space, an exhibition displaying the skills of people living in Direct Provision.
Two New Schools of Sanctuary in Waterford and Wexford.
Congratulations to Mount Sion CBS Secondary School in Waterford, which has become the first school in the Republic of Ireland to be awarded the status of SCHOOL OF SANCTUARY under the newly formed national committee, and the first ever Schools…
Sanctuary In Higher Education Seminar Attracts over 250 registrations
On Wednesday 18th November, we teamed up with our trusted partners in Irish Refugee Council and Universities of Sanctuary Ireland to host the second Sanctuary in Higher Education conference.The information session aimed at helping students in International Protection who wish…
Churches of Sanctuary Webimar
A fantastic webimar took place on 10/11/2020 on the theme of Churches of Sanctuary with participation of the inspiring Inderjit Bhogal, the founder of City of Sanctuary, who inspired everyone with his vision and beautiful heart.
November News
1.Schools of Sanctuary
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 write, 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,
