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
Donate: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/campaign/step-up-for-solidarity-join-us-for-the-12ks-of-christmas
Donate: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/campaign/step-up-for-solidarity-join-us-for-the-12ks-of-christmas
On the ninth K of Christmas… 9 jumpers jumping! Fairview lifting the festive spirits with what some say it’s their “signature move”…🕺!
#StepUpForSolidarity and DONATE to our campaign via the link in our bio 🔗
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#StepUpForSolidarity and DONATE to our campaign via the link in our bio 🔗
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The 9th K of Christmas! Part of the Sanctuary Runners' '12 Ks of Christmas' Fundraising appeal
YouTube video by Sanctuary Runners
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December 17, 2025 at 9:39 AM
On the ninth K of Christmas… 9 jumpers jumping! Fairview lifting the festive spirits with what some say it’s their “signature move”…🕺!
#StepUpForSolidarity and DONATE to our campaign via the link in our bio 🔗
youtube.com/shorts/Im9np...
#StepUpForSolidarity and DONATE to our campaign via the link in our bio 🔗
youtube.com/shorts/Im9np...
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
On the eighth K of Christmas… 8 cheering fans 📣 ! Letterkenny bringing the volume UP!!!
#StepUpForSolidarity and DONATE to our campaign via the link in our bio 🔗
www.youtube.com/shorts/WJOfe...
#StepUpForSolidarity and DONATE to our campaign via the link in our bio 🔗
www.youtube.com/shorts/WJOfe...
The 8th K of Christmas - The Sanctuary Runners' 12Ks Christmas Appeal
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December 16, 2025 at 12:29 PM
On the eighth K of Christmas… 8 cheering fans 📣 ! Letterkenny bringing the volume UP!!!
#StepUpForSolidarity and DONATE to our campaign via the link in our bio 🔗
www.youtube.com/shorts/WJOfe...
#StepUpForSolidarity and DONATE to our campaign via the link in our bio 🔗
www.youtube.com/shorts/WJOfe...
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Remembered to add more runs to my page here - if you like to support local orgs that (actually) work toward 'social cohesion' then do give if you can! And I'm looking forward to tomorrow's #12KsOfChristmas...
eventmaster.ie/fundraising/...
eventmaster.ie/fundraising/...
December 16, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Remembered to add more runs to my page here - if you like to support local orgs that (actually) work toward 'social cohesion' then do give if you can! And I'm looking forward to tomorrow's #12KsOfChristmas...
eventmaster.ie/fundraising/...
eventmaster.ie/fundraising/...
On the seventh K of Christmas… 7 joggers jogging! 🏃♀️🏃🏃♂️ participants from the Tallaght group keeping the rhythm going!
#StepUpForSolidarity and DONATE to our campaign via the link in our bio 🔗
youtube.com/shorts/NUvn5...
#StepUpForSolidarity and DONATE to our campaign via the link in our bio 🔗
youtube.com/shorts/NUvn5...
The 7th Day of Christmas - From the Sanctuary Runners' 12 Ks of Christmas Campaign 2025
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December 15, 2025 at 9:47 AM
On the seventh K of Christmas… 7 joggers jogging! 🏃♀️🏃🏃♂️ participants from the Tallaght group keeping the rhythm going!
#StepUpForSolidarity and DONATE to our campaign via the link in our bio 🔗
youtube.com/shorts/NUvn5...
#StepUpForSolidarity and DONATE to our campaign via the link in our bio 🔗
youtube.com/shorts/NUvn5...
On the sixth K of Christmas…6 runners hugging 🤗Buncrana spreading the warmth this winter!
#StepUpForSolidarity and DONATE to our campaign via the link in our bio 🔗
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#StepUpForSolidarity and DONATE to our campaign via the link in our bio 🔗
youtube.com/shorts/XqN8G...
The 6th K of Christmas - The Sanctuary Runners' 12 Ks of Christmas Fundraising Appeal
YouTube video by Sanctuary Runners
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December 14, 2025 at 12:08 PM
On the sixth K of Christmas…6 runners hugging 🤗Buncrana spreading the warmth this winter!
#StepUpForSolidarity and DONATE to our campaign via the link in our bio 🔗
youtube.com/shorts/XqN8G...
#StepUpForSolidarity and DONATE to our campaign via the link in our bio 🔗
youtube.com/shorts/XqN8G...
On the fifth K of Christmas… 5 marathon gels! 🥤 💨 East Meath powering us through the miles!!!
#StepUpForSolidarity and DONATE to our campaign via the link in our bio 🔗
youtube.com/shorts/oHfm5...
#StepUpForSolidarity and DONATE to our campaign via the link in our bio 🔗
youtube.com/shorts/oHfm5...
The 5th Day of Christmas - Sanctuary Runners' Fundraising Appeal 2025
YouTube video by Sanctuary Runners
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December 13, 2025 at 1:29 PM
On the fifth K of Christmas… 5 marathon gels! 🥤 💨 East Meath powering us through the miles!!!
#StepUpForSolidarity and DONATE to our campaign via the link in our bio 🔗
youtube.com/shorts/oHfm5...
#StepUpForSolidarity and DONATE to our campaign via the link in our bio 🔗
youtube.com/shorts/oHfm5...
On the fourth K of Christmas… 4 high fives! 🙌🙌🙌🙌 Bray bringing the energy!
#StepUpForSolidarity and DONATE to our campaign via the link in our bio 🔗
youtube.com/shorts/yxOb2...
#StepUpForSolidarity and DONATE to our campaign via the link in our bio 🔗
youtube.com/shorts/yxOb2...
The 4th Day of Christmas - The Sanctuary Runners' '12 Ks of Christmas' Fundraising Appeal 2025
YouTube video by Sanctuary Runners
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December 12, 2025 at 10:30 AM
On the fourth K of Christmas… 4 high fives! 🙌🙌🙌🙌 Bray bringing the energy!
#StepUpForSolidarity and DONATE to our campaign via the link in our bio 🔗
youtube.com/shorts/yxOb2...
#StepUpForSolidarity and DONATE to our campaign via the link in our bio 🔗
youtube.com/shorts/yxOb2...
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Sanctuary Runners lined the avenue as President Higgins left and presented him with two yellow roses representing friendship and joy.
The President is a patron of the running group, which brings locals and migrants together in communities around the country.
www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
The President is a patron of the running group, which brings locals and migrants together in communities around the country.
www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
President Higgins departs Áras an Uachtaráin
President Michael D Higgins has departed Áras an Uachtaráin as his term as President of Ireland comes to an end.
www.rte.ie
November 10, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Sanctuary Runners lined the avenue as President Higgins left and presented him with two yellow roses representing friendship and joy.
The President is a patron of the running group, which brings locals and migrants together in communities around the country.
www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
The President is a patron of the running group, which brings locals and migrants together in communities around the country.
www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
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President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina were greeted by cheers and gifted roses as they left Áras an Uachtaráin for the last time.
A guard of honour was formed by members of the Sanctuary Runners who wanted to show their appreciation for his support.
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A guard of honour was formed by members of the Sanctuary Runners who wanted to show their appreciation for his support.
jrnl.ie/6870482
President Higgins and wife Sabina given roses and cheered as they leave Áras for the final time
President Higgins was late departing as he and his wife Sabina wanted to ring the peace bell one last time.
jrnl.ie
November 10, 2025 at 8:06 PM
President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina were greeted by cheers and gifted roses as they left Áras an Uachtaráin for the last time.
A guard of honour was formed by members of the Sanctuary Runners who wanted to show their appreciation for his support.
jrnl.ie/6870482
A guard of honour was formed by members of the Sanctuary Runners who wanted to show their appreciation for his support.
jrnl.ie/6870482
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President Michael D. Higgins has left Áras an Uachtaráin for the final time this evening, closing the chapter on 14 years in office.
Before departing, President Higgins was presented with flowers by a member of the Sanctuary Runners, of which he was a patron.
#VMNews
Before departing, President Higgins was presented with flowers by a member of the Sanctuary Runners, of which he was a patron.
#VMNews
November 10, 2025 at 6:57 PM
President Michael D. Higgins has left Áras an Uachtaráin for the final time this evening, closing the chapter on 14 years in office.
Before departing, President Higgins was presented with flowers by a member of the Sanctuary Runners, of which he was a patron.
#VMNews
Before departing, President Higgins was presented with flowers by a member of the Sanctuary Runners, of which he was a patron.
#VMNews
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Wrote this about the Sanctuary Runners a few weeks ago. This is Ireland at its best.
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No paywall: www.patreon.com/posts/141588...
November 10, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Wrote this about the Sanctuary Runners a few weeks ago. This is Ireland at its best.
No paywall: www.patreon.com/posts/141588...
No paywall: www.patreon.com/posts/141588...
“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 the third K of Christmas… 3 walking pals by our side. 🚶♀️🚶🚶♂️ Staff members Jennifer and Bas, together with little Iarla, reminding us it’s always better together!
#StepUpForSolidarity and DONATE to our campaign via the link in our bio
www.youtube.com/shorts/IWu_Q...
#StepUpForSolidarity and DONATE to our campaign via the link in our bio
www.youtube.com/shorts/IWu_Q...
On the 3rd K of Christmas! Day 3 of the Sanctuary Runners' Christmas campaign 2025
YouTube video by Sanctuary Runners
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December 11, 2025 at 10:08 AM
On the third K of Christmas… 3 walking pals by our side. 🚶♀️🚶🚶♂️ Staff members Jennifer and Bas, together with little Iarla, reminding us it’s always better together!
#StepUpForSolidarity and DONATE to our campaign via the link in our bio
www.youtube.com/shorts/IWu_Q...
#StepUpForSolidarity and DONATE to our campaign via the link in our bio
www.youtube.com/shorts/IWu_Q...
On the second K of Christmas… 2 running shoes hitting the road! 👟University athletes encourage us to keep us moving forward! 👟
#StepUpForSolidarity and DONATE to our campaign via the link in our bio 🔗
www.youtube.com/shorts/Relrh...
#StepUpForSolidarity and DONATE to our campaign via the link in our bio 🔗
www.youtube.com/shorts/Relrh...
The 2nd K of Christmas - Sanctuary Runners
YouTube video by Sanctuary Runners
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December 10, 2025 at 10:04 AM
On the second K of Christmas… 2 running shoes hitting the road! 👟University athletes encourage us to keep us moving forward! 👟
#StepUpForSolidarity and DONATE to our campaign via the link in our bio 🔗
www.youtube.com/shorts/Relrh...
#StepUpForSolidarity and DONATE to our campaign via the link in our bio 🔗
www.youtube.com/shorts/Relrh...
On the first K of Christmas… a blue top saying Sanctuary!
Kicking off the 12Ks with Graham and the Fermoy singers in true Sanctuary style!
#StepUpForSolidarity and DONATE to our campaign via the link in our bio 🔗
www.youtube.com/shorts/LUvAX...
Kicking off the 12Ks with Graham and the Fermoy singers in true Sanctuary style!
#StepUpForSolidarity and DONATE to our campaign via the link in our bio 🔗
www.youtube.com/shorts/LUvAX...
On the 1st K of Christmas! Day one of the Sanctuary Runners Christmas Campaign 2025
YouTube video by Sanctuary Runners
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December 9, 2025 at 12:21 PM
On the first K of Christmas… a blue top saying Sanctuary!
Kicking off the 12Ks with Graham and the Fermoy singers in true Sanctuary style!
#StepUpForSolidarity and DONATE to our campaign via the link in our bio 🔗
www.youtube.com/shorts/LUvAX...
Kicking off the 12Ks with Graham and the Fermoy singers in true Sanctuary style!
#StepUpForSolidarity and DONATE to our campaign via the link in our bio 🔗
www.youtube.com/shorts/LUvAX...
💙 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
This #GivingTuesday we’re celebrating our incredible Trustees who give their time so generously. Their leadership guides Sanctuary Runners and strengthens our community — now more than ever. 💙 #Volunteerleadership #givingtuesday @charitiesinstitute.bsky.social
December 2, 2025 at 9:52 AM
This #GivingTuesday we’re celebrating our incredible Trustees who give their time so generously. Their leadership guides Sanctuary Runners and strengthens our community — now more than ever. 💙 #Volunteerleadership #givingtuesday @charitiesinstitute.bsky.social
So many people feel hurt and frustrated by the divisions in our society.
Division affects us all — but together we can choose connection, friendship & solidarity. 🤝💙
Join our 12Ks of Christmas and #StepUpForSolidarity to help build communities where EVERYONE is respected and valued.
🔗 Link in bio
Division affects us all — but together we can choose connection, friendship & solidarity. 🤝💙
Join our 12Ks of Christmas and #StepUpForSolidarity to help build communities where EVERYONE is respected and valued.
🔗 Link in bio
December 1, 2025 at 11:27 AM
So many people feel hurt and frustrated by the divisions in our society.
Division affects us all — but together we can choose connection, friendship & solidarity. 🤝💙
Join our 12Ks of Christmas and #StepUpForSolidarity to help build communities where EVERYONE is respected and valued.
🔗 Link in bio
Division affects us all — but together we can choose connection, friendship & solidarity. 🤝💙
Join our 12Ks of Christmas and #StepUpForSolidarity to help build communities where EVERYONE is respected and valued.
🔗 Link in bio
We are delighted that our Letters of Solidarity campaign features in this month's Good News Gazette by @weactireland.bsky.social released today - have you read it yet?
November 28, 2025 at 2:51 PM
We are delighted that our Letters of Solidarity campaign features in this month's Good News Gazette by @weactireland.bsky.social released today - have you read it yet?
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Happy Friday!
Donate via the website below, or you can use my fundraiser too; need to add this week's (slow) runs to my page:
eventmaster.ie/fundraising/...
Donate via the website below, or you can use my fundraiser too; need to add this week's (slow) runs to my page:
eventmaster.ie/fundraising/...
November 28, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Happy Friday!
Donate via the website below, or you can use my fundraiser too; need to add this week's (slow) runs to my page:
eventmaster.ie/fundraising/...
Donate via the website below, or you can use my fundraiser too; need to add this week's (slow) runs to my page:
eventmaster.ie/fundraising/...
Happy Blue Friday! 💙
Give a meaningful gift this Christmas — make a donation for someone special and get a personalised certificate to share.
100% kindness. 0% discounts.
Donate via our website – link in bio!
#BlueFriday #SanctuaryRunners
Give a meaningful gift this Christmas — make a donation for someone special and get a personalised certificate to share.
100% kindness. 0% discounts.
Donate via our website – link in bio!
#BlueFriday #SanctuaryRunners
November 28, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Happy Blue Friday! 💙
Give a meaningful gift this Christmas — make a donation for someone special and get a personalised certificate to share.
100% kindness. 0% discounts.
Donate via our website – link in bio!
#BlueFriday #SanctuaryRunners
Give a meaningful gift this Christmas — make a donation for someone special and get a personalised certificate to share.
100% kindness. 0% discounts.
Donate via our website – link in bio!
#BlueFriday #SanctuaryRunners