Stories

Stories

7 Apr 2024 | Read time 12 mins

6 years of Sanctuary Runners – Bettie’s Story

I moved to Ireland when I was 26, a long time ago. It took me ages to make local friends…

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7 Apr 2024 | Read time 12 mins

6 years of Sanctuary Runners – Bumni’s Story

I arrived in Ireland with my 4 boys in August 2021. I felt displaced, lost and terrified. In my confused…

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7 Apr 2024 | Read time 12 mins

6 years of Sanctuary Runners – Anwar’s Story

I arrived in Ireland on 31st December 2022 at 23:30. It was a very beautiful night. I was starting a…

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7 Apr 2024 | Read time 12 mins

6 years of Sanctuary Runners – Niall’s Story

I first heard about Sanctuary Runners in a newspaper article and then on social media. I joined the group five…

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7 Apr 2024 | Read time 12 mins

6 years of Sanctuary Runners – Sylvester’s Story

I arrived in Ireland in March 2022 and felt a mixture of excitement and loneliness. I saw a flyer in…

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7 Apr 2024 | Read time 12 mins

6 years of Sanctuary Runners – Edel’s Story

I heard about Sanctuary Runners, when my friend, Anna brought a group to Fairview Park in Summer 2022 and as…