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22 Jul 2021

Rowing the Boat for Solidarity, Friendship and Respect

This week Graham Clifford was invited to speak at a special webinar for World Rowing, the sport’s international governing body,…

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14 Jul 2021

Farewell to the soundest man you’ll ever meet – Tony Power

Tony Power was a quiet driving force behind the Sanctuary Runner Movement. He has supported us since day one through…

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19 May 2021

Cork’s twin cities gear up for simultaneous Solidarity Run

Runners, joggers and walkers in Cologne, San Francisco, Shanghai, Coventry, Rennes and Swansea to join in the 2021 Virtual Cork…

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30 Mar 2021

Light at the end of the Tunnel – Sanctuary Runners to build team of 1,000 for Cork City Marathon 2021

The Sanctuary Runners seek 1,000 competitors for virtual Cork City Marathon –          Solidarity-Through-Sport movement brings together asylum seekers, refugees, and wider…

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24 Nov 2020

Give someone in Direct Provision the gift of running this Christmas

– Solidarity-through-sport movement brings asylum seekers, refugees and the wider Irish public together through running – This Christmas we are…

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15 Oct 2020

The Sanctuary Runner Impact Study 2020: Running as One in Solidarity and Respect

  Today, Thursday, October 15th, we launch our very first Impact Study.    For the first time we were able…

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18 Sep 2020

#RunForArif – Virtual Sanctuary Runners’ Memorial Event, Saturday, September 19th

The Sanctuary Runner movement invite people to #RunForArif this Saturday and ‘hold their hand to their heart’ in memory of…

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17 Jun 2020

Irish Sports Stars stand #WithRefugees on World Refugee Day for #SanctuaryStrength session

As the easing of Covid-19 restrictions continue, Irish athletes from across a range of sports are inviting people to stand…

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1 Jun 2020

VIDEO: Sanctuary Runners take part in the Cork Virtual Marathon – Alone but As One (PLEASE WATCH)

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23 May 2020

The Sanctuary Runners celebrated by the UNHCR worldwide!

🇮🇪 These refugees and Olympians in Ireland are teaming up online for a serious workout! pic.twitter.com/ffkAKR7GZh — UNHCR, the UN…

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23 May 2020

The #SanctuaryStrength series with Claire Lambe – Session 7 (The Birthday Session)

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9 May 2020

The #SanctuaryStrength series with Claire Lambe – Session 6

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2 May 2020

The #SanctuaryStrength series with Claire Lambe – Session 5

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25 Apr 2020

The #SanctuaryStrength series with Claire Lambe – Session 4

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23 Apr 2020

The #SanctuaryStrength series with Claire Lambe – Session 3

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20 Apr 2020

Irish Times: Irish Olympians keeping the Sanctuary Runners on the Move

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/other-sports/irish-olympians-keeping-the-sanctuary-runners-on-the-move-1.4228519

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20 Apr 2020

The #SanctuaryStrength series with Claire Lambe – Session 2

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20 Apr 2020

The #SanctuaryStrength series with Claire Lambe – Session 1

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14 Apr 2020

IRISH OLYMPIANS HELP ASYLUM SEEKERS IN DIRECT PROVISION TO EXERCISE DURING CRISIS

• Initiative led by former Olympic Rower Claire Lambe through the Sanctuary Runners Movement • Olympic stars, current and former,…

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2 Apr 2020

Two Powder Kegs, ONE SPARK – Why are we fast-tracking clusters?

Press Release – Thursday, April 2nd TWO POWDER KEGS – ONE SPARK – “We are fast-tracking the growth of clusters”…

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24 Mar 2020

Letter from Direct Provision Resident – MOVE THE VULNERABLE OUT

Dear Sir/Madam, “The routine is the same every morning. I wake up, grab my phone and text the lady a…