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

🔵 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

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!

📊 A recent ESRI survey confirms what we see every day. 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

❄️ 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

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

📣 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

On the twelfth K of Christmas… 12 waves of welcome 🌊💙Poolbeg bringing us across the finish line–together! #StepUpForSolidarity and DONATE to our campaign via the link in our bio 🔗 www.youtube.com/shorts/W9Ywf...

On the eleventh K of Christmas… 11 cups of tea ☕️ Poppintree serving comfort and a bit of craic! #StepUpForSolidarity and DONATE to our campaign via the link in our bio 🔗 www.youtube.com/shorts/kT98n...

🔵✊ 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

On the tenth K of Christmas… 10 running buffs! Limerick keeping us cozy on the run (and massive kudos to staff member John🥶)! #StepUpForSolidarity and DONATE to our campaign via the link in our bio 🔗 www.youtube.com/shorts/rErPf...

A new group starting in Ardee this Friday💙!

🏃‍♀️💙 Ardee, we’re on the move! This Friday 12th December at 11am, join the Sanctuary Runners for a community run, jog or walk. All speeds, all backgrounds, all welcome. See you there! ✨ #Ardee #Louth #LouthChat #LoveLouth

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...

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...

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/...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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

Wrote this about the Sanctuary Runners a few weeks ago. This is Ireland at its best. 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

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...

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...

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...

💙 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

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!

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

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

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?

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/...

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

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 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

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

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

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

🔵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 sanctuaryrunners.ie/2025/11/04/s...

🔵 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.

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...

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 sanctuaryrunners.ie/2025/10/30/s...

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