Sanctuary Runners Ireland
@sanctuaryrunner.bsky.social
A Solidarity-Through-Sport movement bringing together citizens, migrants, asylum seekers & refugees. Email [email protected] #RunAsOne
Support us: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/campaign/step-up-for-solidarity-join-us-for-the-12ks-of-christmas
Support us: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/campaign/step-up-for-solidarity-join-us-for-the-12ks-of-christmas
We have 40 groups across Ireland – from Letterkenny to Cork, and Tallaght to Castlebar. 🏃♀️🏃♂️
We're raising funds for buses, running gear, race entries & more. Your backing grows our blue wave across Ireland and beyond! 💙
#StepUpForSolidarity
🔗 Link in bio
#12KsofChristmas #SanctuaryRunners
We're raising funds for buses, running gear, race entries & more. Your backing grows our blue wave across Ireland and beyond! 💙
#StepUpForSolidarity
🔗 Link in bio
#12KsofChristmas #SanctuaryRunners
November 26, 2025 at 12:14 PM
We have 40 groups across Ireland – from Letterkenny to Cork, and Tallaght to Castlebar. 🏃♀️🏃♂️
We're raising funds for buses, running gear, race entries & more. Your backing grows our blue wave across Ireland and beyond! 💙
#StepUpForSolidarity
🔗 Link in bio
#12KsofChristmas #SanctuaryRunners
We're raising funds for buses, running gear, race entries & more. Your backing grows our blue wave across Ireland and beyond! 💙
#StepUpForSolidarity
🔗 Link in bio
#12KsofChristmas #SanctuaryRunners
🎄✨ We’re launching our Step Up for Solidarity – 12ks of Christmas appeal!
From Dec 9–20, you can get involved in many ways — run, walk, jog, roll, donate, or gift a donation — to support community connection across Ireland. 💙
#StepUpForSolidarity #12ksOfChristmas
From Dec 9–20, you can get involved in many ways — run, walk, jog, roll, donate, or gift a donation — to support community connection across Ireland. 💙
#StepUpForSolidarity #12ksOfChristmas
November 24, 2025 at 10:26 AM
🎄✨ We’re launching our Step Up for Solidarity – 12ks of Christmas appeal!
From Dec 9–20, you can get involved in many ways — run, walk, jog, roll, donate, or gift a donation — to support community connection across Ireland. 💙
#StepUpForSolidarity #12ksOfChristmas
From Dec 9–20, you can get involved in many ways — run, walk, jog, roll, donate, or gift a donation — to support community connection across Ireland. 💙
#StepUpForSolidarity #12ksOfChristmas
Busy couple of weeks for Sanctuary Runners — still smiling (and quietly digesting one unforgettable guard of honour 😉).
Back to parkrun tomorrow! 🏃♂️🏃♀️ Which group are you joining? #RunAsOne #Solidarity #SanctuaryRunners
Back to parkrun tomorrow! 🏃♂️🏃♀️ Which group are you joining? #RunAsOne #Solidarity #SanctuaryRunners
November 21, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Busy couple of weeks for Sanctuary Runners — still smiling (and quietly digesting one unforgettable guard of honour 😉).
Back to parkrun tomorrow! 🏃♂️🏃♀️ Which group are you joining? #RunAsOne #Solidarity #SanctuaryRunners
Back to parkrun tomorrow! 🏃♂️🏃♀️ Which group are you joining? #RunAsOne #Solidarity #SanctuaryRunners
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Michael D Higgins, with his wife Sabina, has left Áras an Úachtaráin for the final time as president.
He was given a guard of honour by members of the Sanctuary Runners, a charity of which he is patron.
The President’s term of office ends at midnight.
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He was given a guard of honour by members of the Sanctuary Runners, a charity of which he is patron.
The President’s term of office ends at midnight.
@VirginMediaNews.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Michael D Higgins, with his wife Sabina, has left Áras an Úachtaráin for the final time as president.
He was given a guard of honour by members of the Sanctuary Runners, a charity of which he is patron.
The President’s term of office ends at midnight.
@VirginMediaNews.bsky.social
He was given a guard of honour by members of the Sanctuary Runners, a charity of which he is patron.
The President’s term of office ends at midnight.
@VirginMediaNews.bsky.social
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What a special moment this was for @sanctuaryrunner.bsky.social Over a hundred sanctuary runners gathered to wish President Higgins and Sabina a fond farewell. We were so honoured to have him as a patron.
#SpeirGorm
#SpeirGorm
Michael D Higgins, with his wife Sabina, has left Áras an Úachtaráin for the final time as president.
He was given a guard of honour by members of the Sanctuary Runners, a charity of which he is patron.
The President’s term of office ends at midnight.
@VirginMediaNews.bsky.social
He was given a guard of honour by members of the Sanctuary Runners, a charity of which he is patron.
The President’s term of office ends at midnight.
@VirginMediaNews.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 9:33 PM
What a special moment this was for @sanctuaryrunner.bsky.social Over a hundred sanctuary runners gathered to wish President Higgins and Sabina a fond farewell. We were so honoured to have him as a patron.
#SpeirGorm
#SpeirGorm
🔵We are absolutely delighted to announce that @annapr.bsky.social is the new CEO of the Sanctuary Runners. Congratulations Anna - at such an important time for community integration in Ireland, and beyond, we're so very grateful to have you at the helm #Solidarity
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Sanctuary Runners appoint new CEO as organisation continues to expand | Sanctuary Runners
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November 5, 2025 at 11:08 AM
🔵We are absolutely delighted to announce that @annapr.bsky.social is the new CEO of the Sanctuary Runners. Congratulations Anna - at such an important time for community integration in Ireland, and beyond, we're so very grateful to have you at the helm #Solidarity
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🔵 We were so saddened to hear this morning of the passing of Sister Stanislaus Kennedy. We will forever be inspired by her tenacity, dedication, courage and determination to speak up for those with the weakest voices in society - In her memory lets never give up doing what is right and just for all.
November 3, 2025 at 4:42 PM
🔵 We were so saddened to hear this morning of the passing of Sister Stanislaus Kennedy. We will forever be inspired by her tenacity, dedication, courage and determination to speak up for those with the weakest voices in society - In her memory lets never give up doing what is right and just for all.
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Great article in today’s Irish Times about @sanctuaryrunner.bsky.social and today’s @global-run.bsky.social. Look out for a wave of joy and positivity and solidarity in parks around the country (and the world) today.
@grahamclifford.bsky.social
#SpeirGorm
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@grahamclifford.bsky.social
#SpeirGorm
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Global Solidarity Run calls on governments to show ‘decency’ to people forced to migrate
More than 15,000 people across 100 countries to take part in Irish-led global event on Saturday
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October 11, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Great article in today’s Irish Times about @sanctuaryrunner.bsky.social and today’s @global-run.bsky.social. Look out for a wave of joy and positivity and solidarity in parks around the country (and the world) today.
@grahamclifford.bsky.social
#SpeirGorm
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
@grahamclifford.bsky.social
#SpeirGorm
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Last night in Copenhagen, Sanctuary Runners won a major international award for our work in community integration. We are still pinching ourselves. Delighted, especially, for all our participants, our organisers, our groups, our supporters, our people #Solidarity
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Sanctuary Runners wins major International Award in Copenhagen | Sanctuary Runners
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October 30, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Last night in Copenhagen, Sanctuary Runners won a major international award for our work in community integration. We are still pinching ourselves. Delighted, especially, for all our participants, our organisers, our groups, our supporters, our people #Solidarity
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It’s great to see the range of organisations and people represented here. Climate justice, rights-based, community 👏👏
Sorry to miss it.
@foeireland.bsky.social @sanctuaryrunner.bsky.social
Sorry to miss it.
@foeireland.bsky.social @sanctuaryrunner.bsky.social
Maybe see a lot of you there, actually -
September 27, 2025 at 8:16 AM
It’s great to see the range of organisations and people represented here. Climate justice, rights-based, community 👏👏
Sorry to miss it.
@foeireland.bsky.social @sanctuaryrunner.bsky.social
Sorry to miss it.
@foeireland.bsky.social @sanctuaryrunner.bsky.social
Canoeing Ireland & Sanctuary Runners recently celebrated the growth of the Sanctuary Paddlers programme 💙
Since March, 290+ people of all ages have found friendship, solidarity & respect on the water 🛶
A huge thanks to our partner clubs & supporters🙌
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EUJ...
Since March, 290+ people of all ages have found friendship, solidarity & respect on the water 🛶
A huge thanks to our partner clubs & supporters🙌
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EUJ...
Sanctuary Paddlers 2025
YouTube video by CanoeingIreland
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September 15, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Canoeing Ireland & Sanctuary Runners recently celebrated the growth of the Sanctuary Paddlers programme 💙
Since March, 290+ people of all ages have found friendship, solidarity & respect on the water 🛶
A huge thanks to our partner clubs & supporters🙌
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EUJ...
Since March, 290+ people of all ages have found friendship, solidarity & respect on the water 🛶
A huge thanks to our partner clubs & supporters🙌
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EUJ...
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💙ARABIC infographic - Please share with any Arabic speakers/communities who may wish to take part in the Global Solidarity Run on Sat, October 11th - ANY DISTANCE, ANYWHERE - participants in 100 countries showing solidarity with all those who are forcibly displaced & those living in extreme poverty
September 3, 2025 at 3:59 PM
💙ARABIC infographic - Please share with any Arabic speakers/communities who may wish to take part in the Global Solidarity Run on Sat, October 11th - ANY DISTANCE, ANYWHERE - participants in 100 countries showing solidarity with all those who are forcibly displaced & those living in extreme poverty
🔵 Such a lovely positive story here about three wonderful guys from our Letterkenny group who took silver in last weekend's Donegal Half Marathon relay race!
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Sanctuary Runner trio take silver medal in Donegal relay race | Sanctuary Runners
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August 29, 2025 at 10:14 AM
🔵 Such a lovely positive story here about three wonderful guys from our Letterkenny group who took silver in last weekend's Donegal Half Marathon relay race!
@annapr.bsky.social @cathalmaccoille.bsky.social @aodhanoriordain.bsky.social @thomaspringle.bsky.social
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@annapr.bsky.social @cathalmaccoille.bsky.social @aodhanoriordain.bsky.social @thomaspringle.bsky.social
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🔵 All roads lead to Letterkenny for tomorrow's Donegal Half Marathon! Noel and Graham will be travelling to run with Hopsy, Menad and Victor in this beautiful part of Ireland!! A Ghanian -Algerian-Irish-Nigerian mixed team with lots of supporters in blue! #Solidarity @annapr.bsky.social
August 23, 2025 at 7:38 AM
🔵 All roads lead to Letterkenny for tomorrow's Donegal Half Marathon! Noel and Graham will be travelling to run with Hopsy, Menad and Victor in this beautiful part of Ireland!! A Ghanian -Algerian-Irish-Nigerian mixed team with lots of supporters in blue! #Solidarity @annapr.bsky.social
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Good turnout at this silent protest today at Dept of Taoiseach demanding protection for all in the community
@sanctuaryrunner.bsky.social
#SpeirGorm #Solidarity
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@sanctuaryrunner.bsky.social
#SpeirGorm #Solidarity
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The Sanctuary Runners stand in solidarity with migrants at silent protest | Sanctuary Runners
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August 13, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Good turnout at this silent protest today at Dept of Taoiseach demanding protection for all in the community
@sanctuaryrunner.bsky.social
#SpeirGorm #Solidarity
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@sanctuaryrunner.bsky.social
#SpeirGorm #Solidarity
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On Wednesday we launched the #GlobalSolidarityRun 2025 at the World Expo in Osaka Japan - WATCH how we did it!
The run itself will take place in 100+ countries across the world and YOU can be part of it! For more info go to Ireland.ie/GlobalRun #Solidarity
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ynu0...
The run itself will take place in 100+ countries across the world and YOU can be part of it! For more info go to Ireland.ie/GlobalRun #Solidarity
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ynu0...
Global Solidarity Run 2025 launch, Expo, Osaka, Japan
YouTube video by Sanctuary Runners
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July 11, 2025 at 11:24 AM
On Wednesday we launched the #GlobalSolidarityRun 2025 at the World Expo in Osaka Japan - WATCH how we did it!
The run itself will take place in 100+ countries across the world and YOU can be part of it! For more info go to Ireland.ie/GlobalRun #Solidarity
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ynu0...
The run itself will take place in 100+ countries across the world and YOU can be part of it! For more info go to Ireland.ie/GlobalRun #Solidarity
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ynu0...
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Our sincere thanks to Neale Richmond, Minister of State for International Development for his support this week. This video of the Minister welcoming the world to join in our #GlobalSolidarityRun on October 11th was heartfelt and very much appreciated this week. It was played at our Osaka launch.
July 10, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Our sincere thanks to Neale Richmond, Minister of State for International Development for his support this week. This video of the Minister welcoming the world to join in our #GlobalSolidarityRun on October 11th was heartfelt and very much appreciated this week. It was played at our Osaka launch.
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Lovely scenes from Osaka today where @grahamclifford.bsky.social is launching the @global-run.bsky.social for @sanctuaryrunner.bsky.social.
Hopefully coming to 100 countries this October!
Hopefully coming to 100 countries this October!
🔵An incredible morning at Expo 2025 Osaka where we launched this year's Global Solidarity Run #GlobalRun2025 with people, including delegates, from 30+ countries. Our huge thanks to all those at the Irish Pavilion for your help in bringing this about - For more see www.ireland.ie/en/irish-aid...
July 9, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Lovely scenes from Osaka today where @grahamclifford.bsky.social is launching the @global-run.bsky.social for @sanctuaryrunner.bsky.social.
Hopefully coming to 100 countries this October!
Hopefully coming to 100 countries this October!
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"Now, more than ever, we need to stand up and demand that people are treated with decency and humanity"
Graham Clifford, @sanctuaryrunner.bsky.social Founder at Expo 2025 in Osaka at launch of Global Solidarity Run - #Solidarity
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Graham Clifford, @sanctuaryrunner.bsky.social Founder at Expo 2025 in Osaka at launch of Global Solidarity Run - #Solidarity
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Sanctuary Runners athletes join initiative to promote 'Global Solidarity Run'
The Global Solidarity Run will take place at the World Expo in Osaka on Saturday, October 11
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July 9, 2025 at 2:27 PM
"Now, more than ever, we need to stand up and demand that people are treated with decency and humanity"
Graham Clifford, @sanctuaryrunner.bsky.social Founder at Expo 2025 in Osaka at launch of Global Solidarity Run - #Solidarity
@grahamclifford.bsky.social
www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...
Graham Clifford, @sanctuaryrunner.bsky.social Founder at Expo 2025 in Osaka at launch of Global Solidarity Run - #Solidarity
@grahamclifford.bsky.social
www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...
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🔵An incredible morning at Expo 2025 Osaka where we launched this year's Global Solidarity Run #GlobalRun2025 with people, including delegates, from 30+ countries. Our huge thanks to all those at the Irish Pavilion for your help in bringing this about - For more see www.ireland.ie/en/irish-aid...
July 9, 2025 at 6:17 AM
🔵An incredible morning at Expo 2025 Osaka where we launched this year's Global Solidarity Run #GlobalRun2025 with people, including delegates, from 30+ countries. Our huge thanks to all those at the Irish Pavilion for your help in bringing this about - For more see www.ireland.ie/en/irish-aid...
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Fitting that I found the famous Glico running man sign in Osaka today! A good omen for Wednesday morning's run at the @expo-osaka-2025.bsky.social to launch this year's #GlobalSolidarityRun! @sanctuaryrunner.bsky.social
See: www.ireland.ie/en/irish-aid...
See: www.ireland.ie/en/irish-aid...
July 7, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Fitting that I found the famous Glico running man sign in Osaka today! A good omen for Wednesday morning's run at the @expo-osaka-2025.bsky.social to launch this year's #GlobalSolidarityRun! @sanctuaryrunner.bsky.social
See: www.ireland.ie/en/irish-aid...
See: www.ireland.ie/en/irish-aid...
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This week we are in Osaka, Japan to launch this year's @global-run.bsky.social - The Global Solidarity Run will take place on Saturday Oct 11th enabling people to run, jog, walk or roll in solidarity with all those in our world who are forcibly displaced or living in extreme poverty. #Solidarity
July 7, 2025 at 11:44 AM
This week we are in Osaka, Japan to launch this year's @global-run.bsky.social - The Global Solidarity Run will take place on Saturday Oct 11th enabling people to run, jog, walk or roll in solidarity with all those in our world who are forcibly displaced or living in extreme poverty. #Solidarity
🔵A beautiful evening in Cork where some of our Sanctuary Runners there came together to run, walk, chat, laugh and pose for this lovely picture! #Solidarity on Leeside 💙
July 1, 2025 at 10:07 PM
🔵A beautiful evening in Cork where some of our Sanctuary Runners there came together to run, walk, chat, laugh and pose for this lovely picture! #Solidarity on Leeside 💙
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This is amazing 👇🩵
🔵Pls take 10 minutes out of your day to watch this amazing inspirational short-film
Commissioned by London Marathon Events - made by #StoriesOfNote
It tells the story of the Brighton Sanctuary Runners team and their bid to take part in the Brighton marathon 2025
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dh11...
Commissioned by London Marathon Events - made by #StoriesOfNote
It tells the story of the Brighton Sanctuary Runners team and their bid to take part in the Brighton marathon 2025
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dh11...
Solidarity in Motion: Sanctuary Runners
YouTube video by TCS London Marathon
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June 20, 2025 at 9:41 PM
This is amazing 👇🩵
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🔵Pls take 10 minutes out of your day to watch this amazing inspirational short-film
Commissioned by London Marathon Events - made by #StoriesOfNote
It tells the story of the Brighton Sanctuary Runners team and their bid to take part in the Brighton marathon 2025
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dh11...
Commissioned by London Marathon Events - made by #StoriesOfNote
It tells the story of the Brighton Sanctuary Runners team and their bid to take part in the Brighton marathon 2025
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dh11...
Solidarity in Motion: Sanctuary Runners
YouTube video by TCS London Marathon
www.youtube.com
June 20, 2025 at 9:01 AM
🔵Pls take 10 minutes out of your day to watch this amazing inspirational short-film
Commissioned by London Marathon Events - made by #StoriesOfNote
It tells the story of the Brighton Sanctuary Runners team and their bid to take part in the Brighton marathon 2025
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dh11...
Commissioned by London Marathon Events - made by #StoriesOfNote
It tells the story of the Brighton Sanctuary Runners team and their bid to take part in the Brighton marathon 2025
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dh11...