🎊Celebrate Africa Day in Limerick!🎊 Join us for a family-friendly celebration of African culture, with music, dance and food in the heart of our beloved city. 📍 People’s Park, Limerick 📅 Saturday, May 23rd 🕛 12pm to 3pm Free entry | Family-friendly | All welcome

Communities are being torn by decisions to uproot people seeking asylum who are building lives in towns & villages. They are part of everyday life, working locally, children attending schools. Their presence & contribution sustain services & bring renewed energy to rural communities.

Our team went to Ardscoil Rís to chat to students as part of their Multicultural Week. We spoke about diversity, languages and intercultural understanding. If your school is interested in similar talks, feel free to get in touch with us at [email protected]

🎊Celebrate Africa Day in Limerick!🎊 Join us for a  family-friendly celebration of African culture, with music, dance and food in the heart of the city. 📍 People’s Park, Limerick 📅 Saturday May 23rd 🕛 12PM – 3: PM Free entry | Family-friendly | All welcome

This May, join Doras as we hike the Galtymore Mountains and raise vital funds for our work protecting migrant rights, promoting inclusion, and supporting people seeking safety in Ireland! Limited spaces! Secure your place: https://doras.org/hike4rights 🏔️ #Hike4Rights

Few spaces left for our Galtymore Hike for Rights on Saturday, 16 May! How to register: 👉 Go to www.doras.org/Hike4Rights ✅ Pay €30 to secure your spot (this will count towards your fundraising target) 🥾 Prep for hike day  💗Ask your family, friends, and colleagues to sponsor you #CharityFundraiser

Have you received a positive decision on your International Protection application? New Family Reunification rules take effect on 11 June 2026. If you want to apply to bring your nuclear family, you should apply before this date, or wait 2 years to apply.  Contact www.doras.org/contact for support..

Refugee Week is coming (15–21 June 2026), celebrating the creativity, contributions and resilience of refugees. This year’s theme is Courage.  Stay tuned for Doras’ events during #RefugeeWeekIreland.

Less than 4 weeks to go til we run the streets of Limerick! 🏃‍♀️ Are you running at the Great Limerick Run on Sunday May 3rd? Then you can pick Doras as your chosen charity and raise funds for our work with families seeking protection and safety here. Visit www.doras.org/GLR to find out more

Want to make a real difference in your community? Doras and Nasc are looking for volunteers to help welcome refugee families in Tipperary, specifically Templemore, Tipperary Town, Carrick-on-Suir and Clonmel. If you’re kind, reliable, and ready to help, get involved today: Email [email protected] 🫶

Doras is deeply concerned by the violent attack on Tobi Omoteso, a friend to Doras, well known artist, youth leader, and active member of the community.  Visit www.doras.org/MVS or contact us at [email protected]. To report racism, hate crime and instances of discrimination visit ireport.ie.

Do you enjoy hill walking and getting out into nature? Would you like a fun day out with like-minded people, all while supporting migrants and refugees in Ireland? Then  join us for our Hike for Rights on Galtymore, Saturday 16th May! Register at www.doras.org/hike4rights 🥾

As part of #AntiRacismMonth, we celebrate Doras' staff who completed the SALAAM Project 'Train-the-Trainer' programme. Thanks to AMAL and @inarireland.bsky.social for their support.  This training strengthens Doras’ commitment to anti-racism, inclusion, and supporting communities.

"For the first time in Ireland [the Asylum Bill] will make it legally possible to detain children who are seeking asylum. This is an abhorrent violation of their rights and can never be considered in their best interests."

Want to build a more inclusive & fair workplace, or improve how you support diverse communities? Doras offers tailored training for your team in Anti-Racism, Intercultural Awareness, and more. Get in touch at [email protected] or visit www.doras.org/training to find out more. #BeAntiRacist

Enjoy hill walking & the outdoors? Fancy a fun day out w/ like-minded people + supporting refugees in Ireland? Join us for Hike 4 Rights: Galtymore on 16 May! You don’t need to be an expert, just a reasonable level of fitness + willingness to give it a go: www.doras.org/hike4rights #HikingIreland

St. Patrick wasn’t Irish. Yet today he is celebrated as a national symbol. For years Irish people emigrated in search of a better life or because they had no choice. Today Ireland is home to people who come for work or study, or who have fled for safety. Migration is at our core. #CéadMíleFáilte

Join our team! Doras is recruiting for two part‑time English language teaching roles in Limerick: ✅Youth English Language Facilitator ✅Beginner English Language Teacher  Apply by Friday 3rd April - More information at www.doras.org/vacancies  #JobFairy #IrishJobs #JobsIreland #TeachingJobs

“Migrants in this country, without them, this country would simply stop."

The Bike Hub is open today for donations from 5pm-6pm at Dublin Road, Limerick City, V94 A727 (corner of St. Patrick’s Road) Drop-off times: Thursday: 5 pm to 6 pm | Saturday: 10 am to 12 noon Email us at [email protected] to go on our waiting list for bikes!

Are you a migrant parent whose children speak a home language other than English? Or an early years educator working w/ migrant families? Join us for the launch of SMILE: Supporting Multilingual Learning in the Early Years. 📅 15 April📍Clayton Hotel, Limerick Register: https://tinyurl.com/smile-doras

Love hiking? Climb Galtymore with us on 16 May and support Doras’ work with migrants and refugees, including rights awareness, support for victims of hate crime, and one-to-one help for families. Register: www.doras.org/hike4rights #HikingIreland #Galtymore #Galtees #HikeForRights

Today, Doras launched The Reception Gap, exposing harm caused by prolonged congregated living in Ireland’s protection system. Most applicants now live in largely unregulated emergency accommodation. Reform is urgent. Children seeking safety deserve space to grow. Read more: doras.org/publications

Ireland could become a country where a parent may not see their child grow up. The International Protection Bill makes it harder for refugees to reunite with close family. Call on your TD to remove barriers that keep families apart: https://action.uplift.ie/campaigns/keep-human-rights-for-everybody

🏳️‍⚧️🌈Join Doras & GOSHH for a LGBTI+ Migrant Social Gathering on Friday 27 Feb. Hang out, enjoy free snacks & beverages, make new connection with fellow LGBTI+ folks (18+). Free to attend, just register your interest: [email protected] | 086 458 8680 Transport can be arranged.

📢 Join us on Wednesday 4 March at the IHREC for the launch of 'The Reception Gap: Permanent International Protection Accommodation versus Emergency Accommodation'. Register: https://tinyurl.com/receptiongap

📣Are you a young person between 18-21 years old and from a migrant background? Doras and the Limerick Youth Service are running a free programme to help you develop your potential, your skills and help you explore new opportunities. 📞Call/text 083 080 2378 or 📨 email [email protected] to register.

Doras' statement on the arson attack yesterday at the Islamic cultural centre in Limerick City. #irelandforall

📣Primary school teachers in Limerick, join Doras & AkiDwA for free training on Recognising & Responding to FGM. Learn to spot indicators, handle sensitive conversations, know legal duties & local referral routes. 📅16 Feb | 10–3:30 | Clayton Hotel, Limerick Register: https://tinyurl.com/doras-fgm

We’re teaming up with GORM Media again as charity partner for the 2026 Wideshot Programme. Aged 18–30 & based in Ireland? Curious about digital storytelling or filmmaking? Wideshot offers workshops and a summer residency for emerging creatives. Apply by 22 Feb: https://www.gormmedia.com/the-wideshot

Returning people who fled war & persecution to war zones in Gaza & Sudan risks breaching the 1951 Convention’s principle of: non-refoulement. Refugees should not be sent back to places where their lives are at risk.

🏃‍♂️Running the #RegeneronGreatLimerickRun on May 3rd?  Make it count by fundraising for Doras, supporting refugees and migrants in Limerick. Your support sustains our local NGO, provides free immigration advice, and offers language-specific support to migrant victims of crime. 👉 www.doras.org/GLR

Some schools in Ireland are struggling to stay open. @news.rte.ie says 11 primary schools have closed since June because there weren't enough children.  Many stayed open thanks to children from Ukrainian & asylum-seeking families, and are now at risk of closing or losing teachers. [1/2]

If you’ve been a victim of a crime, you’re not alone. Doras’ Migrant Victim Support Service can help you from supporting you in reporting the crime to the Gardaí to accompanying you to court. Visit www.doras.org/contact for help #VictimSupport #YourRights

The International Protection Bill has been published today by @deptjusticeirl.bsky.social Here's the response from Doras and members of the Coalition on the EU Pact: doras.org/news/civil-s...

Housing, cost of living & the health system are what people worry about most in Ireland, yet immigration keeps being brought up. New ESRI research shows negative attitudes are driven by misconceptions. When people know the facts, attitudes are more positive. Research: www.esri.ie/publications...

Whether you are seeking protection, living, working or studying in Ireland, understanding your rights can help you make informed decisions & access support. Our FAQs section provides reliable information on key areas of our work and the laws and supports that may affect you. Visit www.doras.org/FAQS

Draconian proposals by Justice Minister to curtail the right to family life for refugees are unacceptable. We must stand against it. Our legislators must reject it. Everyone deserves to have their family by their side. No scapegoating. #refugeeswelcome #familiesbelongtogether #ceadmilefailte

📢One-day, in-person training for primary school educators on Recognising & Responding to FGM: recognise indicators of FGM, support children safely and find out about local referral pathways.  📅16th February | 10am – 3.30pm at the Clayton Hotel, Limerick 🔗Register https://tinyurl.com/doras-fgm

This May, join Doras as we hike the Galtymore Mountains and raise vital funds for our work protecting migrant rights, promoting inclusion, and supporting people seeking safety in Ireland! Limited spaces! Secure your place: https://doras.org/hike4rights 🏔️ #Hike4Rights

Politicians must speak responsibly on migration. Not surprising racism online is up. Those in power are scapegoating migrants for their failures.

We have lots coming up over the coming weeks and months! To sign up or find out more about any of these activities you are welcome to drop in to us on our Open Day Tues Jan 13th between 10am & 4pm. Looking forward to seeing you! #Limerick #CommunityDevelopment #Empowerment #Women #GenderEquality

Doras' Employment & CV Hub is back next Tuesday! No need to book an appointment, just come to our office at 2 The Crescent, Limerick City, from 2pm - 4pm and we can support you with: ✅Preparing your CV  ✅Guidance for job interviews  ✅Guidance for job search Child-friendly space!

Solomon, Fatima & Amina speak Somali, Arabic and Kurdish, but play is their shared language. Toy donations from Limerick communities through Doras have brightened their days and given their mums hope. Help us bring joy to more children. Donate: doras.org/donate2 💛

Are you job hunting & want a professional-looking LinkedIn profile? Then join us for our free webinar: LinkedIn for Beginners with a LinkedIn specialist and get a discount code for LinkedIn Premium! 27th November at 2pm Register to receive the Zoom link: tinyurl.com/doraslinkedin

Ireland’s new asylum legislation could take away the basic human rights of children, families & people seeking international protection. But together, we can change course. Email your TD now and urge them to keep essential safeguards in the law 👉 action.uplift.ie/campaigns/ke...

“Every day feels like a battle between holding myself together and falling apart.” With the STAD coalition, we’ve collected stories showing the daily realities of people in Direct Provision - an emergency system meant to be temporary, now in place for 21 years.

#ECREWeekly Updates on IRELAND ▪️Asylum applicants targeted in violent incidents ▪️Politicians accused of ‘escalating tensions’ ▪️Government plans to charge asylum applicants for accommodation & limit provision for Ukrainians ▪️Report raises concerns about care of unaccompanied children bit.ly/43WD23v

📣 Multilingual families in Limerick & Clare! Join our World Café w/ @universityoflimerick & community partners to support early years language development. 5 Nov | 10am–12pm | Strand Hotel V94 03F2 👉Email [email protected] to register. #MultilingualParenting

The #EUMigrationPact is coming & will reshape how families & individuals seek asylum in Ireland. Here are our 5 top concerns with the new legislation. Pls share it widely. Together, we can make sure this issue gets the attention it deserves. tinyurl.com/EUPact26 #PactCheck