Sanctuary Runners Ireland
@sanctuaryrunner.bsky.social
A Solidarity-Through-Sport movement bringing together people from ALL backgrounds in Ireland and beyond. Email [email protected] #RunAsOne
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Donate: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/charity/sanctuary-runners/donate.html
Big news! 🏃♂️💙 Sanctuary Runners has received generous funding from the PTSB Community Fund 2025 to support our work bringing communities together through running, jogging, and walking! #SanctuaryRunners #RunAsOne #RunInSolidarity
February 3, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Big news! 🏃♂️💙 Sanctuary Runners has received generous funding from the PTSB Community Fund 2025 to support our work bringing communities together through running, jogging, and walking! #SanctuaryRunners #RunAsOne #RunInSolidarity
Saturday smiles from Sanctuary Runners nationwide! 💙
Some parkruns were cancelled, but we still showed up. Buncrana brought the vibes with African music at the finish, Cork’s gang keeps growing, and Limerick & Cobh ran on despite the rain. Even a bit of parkrun tourism to Poppintree 😅
#RunAsOne
Some parkruns were cancelled, but we still showed up. Buncrana brought the vibes with African music at the finish, Cork’s gang keeps growing, and Limerick & Cobh ran on despite the rain. Even a bit of parkrun tourism to Poppintree 😅
#RunAsOne
February 3, 2026 at 11:41 AM
Saturday smiles from Sanctuary Runners nationwide! 💙
Some parkruns were cancelled, but we still showed up. Buncrana brought the vibes with African music at the finish, Cork’s gang keeps growing, and Limerick & Cobh ran on despite the rain. Even a bit of parkrun tourism to Poppintree 😅
#RunAsOne
Some parkruns were cancelled, but we still showed up. Buncrana brought the vibes with African music at the finish, Cork’s gang keeps growing, and Limerick & Cobh ran on despite the rain. Even a bit of parkrun tourism to Poppintree 😅
#RunAsOne
🔵 Saturday smiles nationwide!
Mairead from Limerick celebrated her 70th as the local Parkrun marked 10 years, Cristina from Tralee hit her 200th parkrun, Amina’s Ardee group keeps growing, Dublin Fairview nailed the jump, Cobh & Cork stayed true to form (very wet!)
#RunAsOne #RunInSolidarity
Mairead from Limerick celebrated her 70th as the local Parkrun marked 10 years, Cristina from Tralee hit her 200th parkrun, Amina’s Ardee group keeps growing, Dublin Fairview nailed the jump, Cobh & Cork stayed true to form (very wet!)
#RunAsOne #RunInSolidarity
January 27, 2026 at 11:18 AM
🔵 Saturday smiles nationwide!
Mairead from Limerick celebrated her 70th as the local Parkrun marked 10 years, Cristina from Tralee hit her 200th parkrun, Amina’s Ardee group keeps growing, Dublin Fairview nailed the jump, Cobh & Cork stayed true to form (very wet!)
#RunAsOne #RunInSolidarity
Mairead from Limerick celebrated her 70th as the local Parkrun marked 10 years, Cristina from Tralee hit her 200th parkrun, Amina’s Ardee group keeps growing, Dublin Fairview nailed the jump, Cobh & Cork stayed true to form (very wet!)
#RunAsOne #RunInSolidarity
Lots of smiles at the Raheny 5 Mile yesterday 🏃♀️😊
Miles were run, friendships strengthened — and yes, there was pizza 🍕 thank you @axaraheny5.bsky.social for another year of this!
Miles were run, friendships strengthened — and yes, there was pizza 🍕 thank you @axaraheny5.bsky.social for another year of this!
January 26, 2026 at 9:26 AM
Lots of smiles at the Raheny 5 Mile yesterday 🏃♀️😊
Miles were run, friendships strengthened — and yes, there was pizza 🍕 thank you @axaraheny5.bsky.social for another year of this!
Miles were run, friendships strengthened — and yes, there was pizza 🍕 thank you @axaraheny5.bsky.social for another year of this!
⚠️ Social cohesion is threatened by ignorance and misconceptions.
Allowing this to continue fuels division.
💙 We must do better — together.
#CommunityIntegration #SocialCohesion #RunTogether #Inclusion #Belonging #Ireland
Allowing this to continue fuels division.
💙 We must do better — together.
#CommunityIntegration #SocialCohesion #RunTogether #Inclusion #Belonging #Ireland
January 19, 2026 at 11:19 AM
⚠️ Social cohesion is threatened by ignorance and misconceptions.
Allowing this to continue fuels division.
💙 We must do better — together.
#CommunityIntegration #SocialCohesion #RunTogether #Inclusion #Belonging #Ireland
Allowing this to continue fuels division.
💙 We must do better — together.
#CommunityIntegration #SocialCohesion #RunTogether #Inclusion #Belonging #Ireland
It’s been over five years since Ireland has had an effective community integration strategy.
If government won’t listen to communities, it should listen to research.
If government won’t listen to communities, it should listen to research.
January 19, 2026 at 11:19 AM
It’s been over five years since Ireland has had an effective community integration strategy.
If government won’t listen to communities, it should listen to research.
If government won’t listen to communities, it should listen to research.
This is why we believe in connection.
Integration isn’t just about policies on paper — it’s about friendship, respect, and shared experiences.
Integration isn’t just about policies on paper — it’s about friendship, respect, and shared experiences.
January 19, 2026 at 11:19 AM
This is why we believe in connection.
Integration isn’t just about policies on paper — it’s about friendship, respect, and shared experiences.
Integration isn’t just about policies on paper — it’s about friendship, respect, and shared experiences.
Professor Pete Lunn of the ESRI highlights a simple truth:
the more time people spend getting to know people from different backgrounds, the more positive their views become.
the more time people spend getting to know people from different backgrounds, the more positive their views become.
January 19, 2026 at 11:19 AM
Professor Pete Lunn of the ESRI highlights a simple truth:
the more time people spend getting to know people from different backgrounds, the more positive their views become.
the more time people spend getting to know people from different backgrounds, the more positive their views become.
The research shows many people in Ireland overestimate immigration and misunderstand why people move here.
Misconceptions matter — they shape attitudes and public debate.
Misconceptions matter — they shape attitudes and public debate.
January 19, 2026 at 11:19 AM
The research shows many people in Ireland overestimate immigration and misunderstand why people move here.
Misconceptions matter — they shape attitudes and public debate.
Misconceptions matter — they shape attitudes and public debate.
📊 A recent ESRI survey confirms what we see every day.
When people meet, move together, and build relationships, understanding grows. #SocialCohesion
When people meet, move together, and build relationships, understanding grows. #SocialCohesion
January 19, 2026 at 11:19 AM
📊 A recent ESRI survey confirms what we see every day.
When people meet, move together, and build relationships, understanding grows. #SocialCohesion
When people meet, move together, and build relationships, understanding grows. #SocialCohesion
📣 Huge thanks to Raheny Shamrock AC for their ongoing support, including a recent donation of running shoes 🏃♀️🏃♂️
Support like this reflects the generosity of running clubs across Ireland who help make running welcoming and accessible to all.
#SanctuaryRunners #RunningCommunity #InclusionThroughSport
Support like this reflects the generosity of running clubs across Ireland who help make running welcoming and accessible to all.
#SanctuaryRunners #RunningCommunity #InclusionThroughSport
January 16, 2026 at 11:05 AM
📣 Huge thanks to Raheny Shamrock AC for their ongoing support, including a recent donation of running shoes 🏃♀️🏃♂️
Support like this reflects the generosity of running clubs across Ireland who help make running welcoming and accessible to all.
#SanctuaryRunners #RunningCommunity #InclusionThroughSport
Support like this reflects the generosity of running clubs across Ireland who help make running welcoming and accessible to all.
#SanctuaryRunners #RunningCommunity #InclusionThroughSport
❄️ Cold Sunday morning? Perfect for 10K in blue! 💙 Our Limerick & Clare groups ran the Tom Walsh 10K, spreading friendship, solidarity & smiles across the streets. 🏃♂️🏃♀️
#SanctuaryRunners #RunAsOne
#SanctuaryRunners #RunAsOne
January 12, 2026 at 1:43 PM
❄️ Cold Sunday morning? Perfect for 10K in blue! 💙 Our Limerick & Clare groups ran the Tom Walsh 10K, spreading friendship, solidarity & smiles across the streets. 🏃♂️🏃♀️
#SanctuaryRunners #RunAsOne
#SanctuaryRunners #RunAsOne
Are you in Cobh tomorrow? Join us for a relaxed Community Run with @SanctuaryRunners and Great Island Athletics.
Walk, jog or run — building community and connection.
📍 Cobh Heritage Centre
🗓 Sat 10 Jan
⏰ 11am
Everyone belongs. Everyone is welcome.
#CommunityRun #SanctuaryRunners #Cobh
Walk, jog or run — building community and connection.
📍 Cobh Heritage Centre
🗓 Sat 10 Jan
⏰ 11am
Everyone belongs. Everyone is welcome.
#CommunityRun #SanctuaryRunners #Cobh
January 9, 2026 at 9:55 AM
Are you in Cobh tomorrow? Join us for a relaxed Community Run with @SanctuaryRunners and Great Island Athletics.
Walk, jog or run — building community and connection.
📍 Cobh Heritage Centre
🗓 Sat 10 Jan
⏰ 11am
Everyone belongs. Everyone is welcome.
#CommunityRun #SanctuaryRunners #Cobh
Walk, jog or run — building community and connection.
📍 Cobh Heritage Centre
🗓 Sat 10 Jan
⏰ 11am
Everyone belongs. Everyone is welcome.
#CommunityRun #SanctuaryRunners #Cobh
📣 Looking to move more and meet some amazing people?
Our CEO Anna recently spoke with Aine Kerr on RTE Radio about the power of community, and how anyone can get involved with Sanctuary Runners.
Join one of our groups and make 2026 your year to connect and thrive 🌎 #SanctuaryRunners #Community
Our CEO Anna recently spoke with Aine Kerr on RTE Radio about the power of community, and how anyone can get involved with Sanctuary Runners.
Join one of our groups and make 2026 your year to connect and thrive 🌎 #SanctuaryRunners #Community
January 7, 2026 at 2:10 PM
📣 Looking to move more and meet some amazing people?
Our CEO Anna recently spoke with Aine Kerr on RTE Radio about the power of community, and how anyone can get involved with Sanctuary Runners.
Join one of our groups and make 2026 your year to connect and thrive 🌎 #SanctuaryRunners #Community
Our CEO Anna recently spoke with Aine Kerr on RTE Radio about the power of community, and how anyone can get involved with Sanctuary Runners.
Join one of our groups and make 2026 your year to connect and thrive 🌎 #SanctuaryRunners #Community
🔵✊ International Migrants Day is a good reminder that community is strongest when people are welcomed, wherever they're from (and this is what we do, if you haven't noticed yet!)
At Sanctuary Runners, we believe in building fair, safe, and inclusive groups for all.
#InternationalMigrantsDay
At Sanctuary Runners, we believe in building fair, safe, and inclusive groups for all.
#InternationalMigrantsDay
December 18, 2025 at 12:31 PM
🔵✊ International Migrants Day is a good reminder that community is strongest when people are welcomed, wherever they're from (and this is what we do, if you haven't noticed yet!)
At Sanctuary Runners, we believe in building fair, safe, and inclusive groups for all.
#InternationalMigrantsDay
At Sanctuary Runners, we believe in building fair, safe, and inclusive groups for all.
#InternationalMigrantsDay
Strong, resilient communities are built when everyone can play their part. #CommunityIntegration #SanctuaryRunners
December 16, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Strong, resilient communities are built when everyone can play their part. #CommunityIntegration #SanctuaryRunners
We invite Minister O’Callaghan to join us on a Saturday morning to see what real inclusion looks like — and call on the Government to deliver a long-overdue community integration strategy.
December 16, 2025 at 4:05 PM
We invite Minister O’Callaghan to join us on a Saturday morning to see what real inclusion looks like — and call on the Government to deliver a long-overdue community integration strategy.
Since 2018, over 40,000 people have taken part in Sanctuary Runners’ activities across 40 groups nationwide, coming together respectfully regardless of nationality or legal status.
December 16, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Since 2018, over 40,000 people have taken part in Sanctuary Runners’ activities across 40 groups nationwide, coming together respectfully regardless of nationality or legal status.
Social cohesion isn’t weakened by people seeking protection — it’s strengthened through inclusion, connection, and community.
December 16, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Social cohesion isn’t weakened by people seeking protection — it’s strengthened through inclusion, connection, and community.
Sanctuary Runners reject Justice Minister’s claims of a breakdown in social cohesion caused by people seeking international protection
December 16, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Sanctuary Runners reject Justice Minister’s claims of a breakdown in social cohesion caused by people seeking international protection
“Identity is much stronger when friendship is extended to all newcomers”
President Connolly truly echoing our mission with her words #CatherineConnolly #Friendship
President Connolly truly echoing our mission with her words #CatherineConnolly #Friendship
December 11, 2025 at 10:47 AM
“Identity is much stronger when friendship is extended to all newcomers”
President Connolly truly echoing our mission with her words #CatherineConnolly #Friendship
President Connolly truly echoing our mission with her words #CatherineConnolly #Friendship
💙 On International Volunteer Day, our gratitude to you is beyond words. 👕
You turn our model into real community leadership — rooted in inclusion, solidarity, friendship and respect.
Week after week, the blue t-shirt shows what Ireland can be.
Thank you.
#Solidarity #InternationalVolunteerDay
You turn our model into real community leadership — rooted in inclusion, solidarity, friendship and respect.
Week after week, the blue t-shirt shows what Ireland can be.
Thank you.
#Solidarity #InternationalVolunteerDay
December 5, 2025 at 9:00 AM
💙 On International Volunteer Day, our gratitude to you is beyond words. 👕
You turn our model into real community leadership — rooted in inclusion, solidarity, friendship and respect.
Week after week, the blue t-shirt shows what Ireland can be.
Thank you.
#Solidarity #InternationalVolunteerDay
You turn our model into real community leadership — rooted in inclusion, solidarity, friendship and respect.
Week after week, the blue t-shirt shows what Ireland can be.
Thank you.
#Solidarity #InternationalVolunteerDay
We’re honoured to have received the 2025 Active Community Inclusion Award yesterday. Our Cork group accepted it on behalf of everyone who puts on the blue t-shirt and shows up in solidarity each week. This award is yours. 💙 #Community #Solidarity
December 4, 2025 at 3:20 PM
We’re honoured to have received the 2025 Active Community Inclusion Award yesterday. Our Cork group accepted it on behalf of everyone who puts on the blue t-shirt and shows up in solidarity each week. This award is yours. 💙 #Community #Solidarity
A wonderful rehearsal last night for the 12Ks of Christmas campaign! Ayo and Maeve absolutely nailed our reworked version of the classic 🎶
We’re heading into the studio this weekend – help us spread solidarity, friendship & respect to EVERYONE this Christmas, support our campaign!
We’re heading into the studio this weekend – help us spread solidarity, friendship & respect to EVERYONE this Christmas, support our campaign!
December 4, 2025 at 10:19 AM
A wonderful rehearsal last night for the 12Ks of Christmas campaign! Ayo and Maeve absolutely nailed our reworked version of the classic 🎶
We’re heading into the studio this weekend – help us spread solidarity, friendship & respect to EVERYONE this Christmas, support our campaign!
We’re heading into the studio this weekend – help us spread solidarity, friendship & respect to EVERYONE this Christmas, support our campaign!
At Sanctuary Runners, we call for a Community Integration Strategy that builds connection, belonging & inclusion. Together with communities supporting new neighbours every day, we can transform our country.
#Solidarity #CommunityIntegration
#Solidarity #CommunityIntegration
December 3, 2025 at 4:12 PM
At Sanctuary Runners, we call for a Community Integration Strategy that builds connection, belonging & inclusion. Together with communities supporting new neighbours every day, we can transform our country.
#Solidarity #CommunityIntegration
#Solidarity #CommunityIntegration