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2 Oct 2023 | Read time 12 mins

900 people take part in Permanent TSB Sanctuary Run – proudly supported by the Olympic Federation of Ireland

–          Solidarity-through-sport event which included 43 nationalities held at the Sport Ireland cross country track –          President Higgins calls it ‘a celebration…

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30 Sep 2023 | Read time 12 mins

PRESIDENT HIGGINS: “Your celebration of diversity and interculturalism highlights the power of shared experiences”

President Michael D Higgins sent a message of support to all those organising, and taking part in, this weekend’s Permanent…

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18 Sep 2023 | Read time 12 mins

‘What started out as a ripple, has now well and truly become one big wave of solidarity’

Sanctuary Swimmers attracts locals, refugees, and other newcomers to five coastal locations across Ireland 19 different nationalities take part in…

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7 Sep 2023 | Read time 12 mins

Running as One – hundreds prepare for the Permanent TSB Sanctuary Run 2023

The event will celebrate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and take place on the Sport Ireland Campus on Sunday, October 1st…

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21 Aug 2023 | Read time 12 mins

AIMING HIGH – Sanctuary Hillwakers launch in the Wicklow hills

A group of 50 hillwalkers, across a dozen different nationalities, come together to walk as one promoting solidarity, friendship and…

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5 Jul 2023 | Read time 12 mins

Build waves of Integration – Sanctuary Swimmers making a splash across Ireland

·      A collaboration between Sanctuary Runners and Swim Ireland ·      Using open-sea swimming to bring together all in the community including refugees…

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3 Jul 2023 | Read time 12 mins

International Conference in Geneva told of Sanctuary Runners’ positive impact on the mental health of Refugees

“Refugees don’t want your pity, they want your respect” – Graham Clifford, Founder and CEO of Sanctuary Runners told the…

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1 Jun 2023 | Read time 12 mins

Sanctuary Runner Noel our first ever pacer in Cork City Marathon 2023!

We are so delighted to announce that Noel Selorm Adabblah will become our first ever official pacer when he takes…

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15 May 2023 | Read time 12 mins

Cork’s Athletic Royalty help Sanctuary Runners’ last push for runners, joggers and walkers for Cork City Marathon

– Solidarity-Through-Sport Movement to have hundreds taking part in Cork City Marathon on June 4th including many living in Direct…

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26 Apr 2023 | Read time 12 mins

‘The Sanctuary Bridge’ – A bridge to symbolise Cork’s ethos of Solidarity, Decency and Welcome to all

• Cork-based solidarity-through-sport organisation leads campaign for new bridge to be named ‘The Sanctuary Bridge’ • A symbol of community…

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5 Apr 2023 | Read time 12 mins

Join us at the Great Limerick Run in April!

Solidarity-through-sport initiative ongoing in Limerick city since 2019  Over 200 walkers/ joggers and runners have donned the iconic blue top…

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7 Mar 2023 | Read time 12 mins

Sanctuary Runners launch Cork City Marathon ’10 for 10′ Challenge

–          Solidarity-through-sport movement wanting to build their biggest team ever in this year’s Cork City Marathon –          To show solidarity, friendship and…

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2 Mar 2023 | Read time 12 mins

Sanctuary Runners to lead St Patrick’s Day Parade in Cork City!

The Sanctuary Runners have been chosen as the Grand Marshals for this year’s Cork City St. Patrick’s Day Parade on…

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16 Jan 2023 | Read time 12 mins

Sanctuary Runners Youghal is up and running! 

The solidarity-through-sport initiative expands to towns where Ukrainian people and others have moved in recent times Using running, jogging and…

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11 Jan 2023 | Read time 12 mins

Gort Sanctuary Runners is up and running!

The solidarity-through-sport initiative expands to towns where Ukrainian people and others have moved in recent times Using running, jogging and…

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23 Dec 2022 | Read time 12 mins

We made it to the President of Ireland!

Thanks to all the wonderful Sanctuary Runners, we delivered a special gift and a message of solidarity and respect to…

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19 Dec 2022 | Read time 12 mins

Job Vacancy: Regional Development Officer (Midwest)

Set the Pace – Lead the Change! Sanctuary Runners has an exciting opportunity for a Regional Development Officer to support…

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17 Dec 2022 | Read time 12 mins

The Christmas Quest is under way!

Donate your miles and smiles: Click here to log your kilometers every day as we journey step-by-step together from the…

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14 Dec 2022 | Read time 12 mins

Sanctuary Runners need your help to deliver magic running shoes!

Solidarity-through-Sport movement asking all to help as they bid to reach the Áras in time for Christmas Eve! People asked…

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7 Dec 2022 | Read time 12 mins

Sign up for our Christmas Quest 2022

We have a special message to share from our old friend Papa Elf!  My Dear Sanctuary Runners, Would you believe,…

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2 Nov 2022 | Read time 12 mins

Setting the Pace: Towns across Ireland sought to build Sanctuary Runners groups in new programme

* Solidarity-through-sport initiative to build 50 groups in towns across Ireland * Using running, jogging and walking to bring all…