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13 Aug 2026

The Sanctuary Runners stand in solidarity with migrants at silent protest

Dublin, August 13th, 2025 Today, a group of 25 Sanctuary Runners stood shoulder-to-shoulder with members of the migrant community in…

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4 May 2026

Sanctuary Runners bring positivity through sport to Laytown

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13 Apr 2026

Sanctuary Runners establishes first group in Mid Ulster

The Sanctuary Runners is up and running in Co. Tyrone. Runners, joggers and walkers in blue have established a group…

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24 Mar 2026

First Sanctuary Runners group in Australia starts in beautiful Sydney park

First Sanctuary Runners group has maiden run in Western Sydney The Refugee Council of Australia leading on the Sanctuary Runners…

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2 Mar 2026

Sanctuary Runners launch their 5-year Strategic Plan

Sanctuary Runners marked another milestone last week with the launch of their new 5-year strategic plan, “Making Strides for Solidarity”.…

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27 Feb 2026

Sanctuary Runners Aiming For Expansion

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26 Feb 2026

‘We run as one’ – Sanctuary Runners’ diversity initiative

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23 Feb 2026

Fundraising charity places in the sold-out Cork City Marathon

We are delighted to share that, for the first time, Sanctuary Runners has secured fundraising charity places in the sold-out…

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12 Feb 2026

Flagbearers of Solidarity: Sanctuary Runners partner with Cork City Marathon on inaugural ‘NextGen Solidarity 10k’

·      A first-of-its-kind run for transition year students dedicated to celebrating diversity, integration and solidarity ·      200 + students to take part…

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3 Feb 2026

Sanctuary Runners secures major PTSB Funding to support community integration through sport

Sanctuary Runners has joined five other charities from across Ireland to receive funding as part of the PTSB Community Fund…

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27 Jan 2026

Sanctuary Runners Celebrate a New Group of Leaders in Inclusive Athletics

Sanctuary Runners has recently completed its first pilot Leadership Programme, in collaboration with Athletics Ireland, and with the support of…

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17 Dec 2025

Sanctuary Runners reject Justice Minister’s claims of a breakdown in social cohesion caused by people seeking international protection

The Sanctuary Runners rejects the claim by Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan, as reported in today’s Irish Times, that an…

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8 Dec 2025

John Riordan becomes new Chair of the Board of Trustees at the Sanctuary Runners

John Riordan is the new Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the Sanctuary Runners. A voluntary board member since…

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24 Nov 2025

‘The 12Ks of Christmas’ – Cork’s Sanctuary Runners launch festive fundraiser

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24 Nov 2025

Lace up those shoes and ‘Step Up for Solidarity’-Sanctuary Runners launch new ‘12Ks of Christmas’ fundraising appeal

Today, Sanctuary Runners unveils a new festive campaign accompanied by the reworking of a Christmas classic as you’ve never heard…

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10 Nov 2025

THE JOURNAL.IE – President Higgins and wife Sabina given roses and cheered as they leave Áras for the final time – November 2025

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10 Nov 2025

BBC NEWS: Michael D Higgins leaves Áras on last day as Irish president – November 2025

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5 Nov 2025

Sanctuary Runners call for delayed Migrant Integration Strategy to be delivered

The Sanctuary Runners is reiterating its call for the Government to roll out the new Migrant Integration Strategy. Since the…

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4 Nov 2025

Sanctuary Runners appoint new CEO as organisation continues to expand

Anna Pringle named CEO of the solidarity-through-sport movement The organisation now in 40 communities across Ireland Sanctuary Runners was last…

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30 Oct 2025

Sanctuary Runners wins major International Award in Copenhagen

Sanctuary Runners won the top award at the world’s leading international sport and social impact awards ceremony in Copenhagen, Denmark…

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30 Oct 2025

THE IRISH EXAMINER – Cork’s Sanctuary Runners win top global award for refugee integration through sport