SOLIDARITY, SUPPORT AND PEACE IN DIFFICULT TIMES Schools, universities, libraries, faith groups, ambassadors and communities of sanctuary are united in the belief that everyone deserves to live in safety, no matter who they are or where they are from. Thank you so much for all you do to turn that core belief into a culture of […]
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We are thrilled to announce that Wicklow County Council Library Service has been awarded Library of Sanctuary status! The announcement was made at County Buildings in Wicklow Town on Wednesday, the 19th of June, in the presence of Cathaoirleach @aoifeflynnkennedy , Director of Service Theresa O’Brien, and Tiffy Allen, the National Coordinator of Places of
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With thanks to Lynn Glanville, Dublin and Glendalough Diocesan Communications Officer, for writing up the summary and providing photographs of the event . European countries have to find a way to respond with humanity to migrants, the Revd Bonnie Evans-Hills told a gathering in Dublin on Saturday (May 25). Speaking at an event organised by
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Next week marks Refugee Week, culminating in World Refugee Day on June 20th, dedicated to recognising the needs, resilience, and potential of refugees worldwide. Join Us: Places of Sanctuary and Schools of Sanctuary Ireland invites you to commemorate this important week by utilising two valuable resources: Video Presentation: Watch and share our touching video produced
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Westmeath Library Services of Sanctuary Award Ceremony report Congratulations to Westmeath Library Services, which has recently joined the growing network of Libraries of Sanctuary in Ireland, with Mullingar Library hosting an award ceremony on 27th May to mark the occasion. Westmeath County has done itself proud in the creative ways the libraries throughout the county
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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 Status. The team was led by Homayoon Shirzad, and included Ashlee Hally, Mark Kelly &
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