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          On Monday, March 2nd 2026, the National Champion Schools of Sanctuary Awards Ceremony took place at TU Dublin, bringing together school communities from across the country for a joyful and inspiring celebration of schools that are leading the way in creating welcoming, inclusive communities. There was a real sense of pride […]

Congratulations to Bremore ETSS – Champion School of Sanctuary Bremore Educate Together Secondary School is delighted to celebrate becoming a Champion School of Sanctuary — a recognition that reflects the welcoming, inclusive, and caring spirit at the heart of their school. During a monitoring visit on Tuesday 27th January 2026, visitors experienced first-hand the strong

University of Galway – Tuesday, 11 November 2025 The University of Galway’s Institute for Lifecourse and Society was filled with joy, pride, and celebration as seven remarkable schools were officially recognised with their Champion Schools of Sanctuary Awards. The ceremony honoured their inspiring commitment to building welcoming, inclusive and safe environments – places where every

In November 2025, we had a request for some ambassadors to meet Minister Colm Brophy and his team in Wexford, with the words, “The Minister would like to meet people from Sanctuary Ambassadors, which is one of our excellent projects!” We met in Wexford County Council – it’s the natural choice for us, and the

Wexford County Council and Schools of Sanctuary broke new ground on Friday, 19th September, co-hosting a public ceremony where gathered TDs, Senators, and Councillors led a standing ovation to one of the student speakers. This event was the first to be held in such a public arena, where students and teachers mingled with politicians, council

Statement of Solidarity from Places of Sanctuary Ireland, of which Schools of Sanctuary is a stream: “Places of Sanctuary stand firmly in solidarity with the Indian community in Ireland in light of the recent assaults they have faced, as well as with all migrants and minority communities who experience violence, discrimination, or intimidation. Our thoughts

Schools of Sanctuary Ireland: Schools of Sanctuary Coordinator – Dublin, Meath & Kildare (Part-Time)   Schools of Sanctuary (SoS) is a stream of Places of Sanctuary Ireland. We are dedicated to creating inclusive and welcoming educational environments for students from diverse backgrounds,  especially families seeking International Protection. Our mission is to support primary and post

We were delighted to visit Coláiste Muire Máthair in Galway City on the 30th April to name them school a Champion School of Sanctuary, our second post primary school in Galway.  The monitoring team on the day included Sive O’Connor Schools of Sanctuary Coordinator, Aidan Harte and Roisín Birch from University of Galway, Paul Fallon

Schools of Sanctuary Ireland: Schools Coordinator (Part-time)  Midlands, West and North West Schools of Sanctuary (SoS) is a stream of Places of Sanctuary Ireland. We are dedicated to creating inclusive and welcoming educational environments for students from diverse backgrounds,  especially families seeking International Protection. Our mission is to support primary and post primary schools across Ireland