Irish Refugee Council
@irishrefugeeco.bsky.social
We are a small independent charity supporting and advocating for refugees and people seeking protection.
Charities Institute Charity of the Year 2023.
Charity Number: 20025724
Website: www.irishrefugeecouncil.ie
Charities Institute Charity of the Year 2023.
Charity Number: 20025724
Website: www.irishrefugeecouncil.ie
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Our IAS team represented team Irish Refugee Council at the Fingal Integration Connections Expo recently, sharing our work with over 168 participants.
Learn more: www.irishrefugeecouncil.ie
Learn more: www.irishrefugeecouncil.ie
October 30, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Our IAS team represented team Irish Refugee Council at the Fingal Integration Connections Expo recently, sharing our work with over 168 participants.
Learn more: www.irishrefugeecouncil.ie
Learn more: www.irishrefugeecouncil.ie
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Important reminder from our member @hfhrpl.bsky.social in response to Tusk's remarks on intention to withdraw from the European Convention on Human Rights
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October 29, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Important reminder from our member @hfhrpl.bsky.social in response to Tusk's remarks on intention to withdraw from the European Convention on Human Rights
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Hate speech by politicians ‘escalating tensions’ in Ireland, report finds
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/soci...
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Hate speech by politicians ‘escalating tensions’ in Ireland, report finds
Ireland needs to introduce new legislative measures punishing hate speech ‘as a matter of priority’, European group advises
www.irishtimes.com
October 29, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Hate speech by politicians ‘escalating tensions’ in Ireland, report finds
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/soci...
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/soci...
We joined Dublin City’s first Community Integration Forum, a multi-agency space to strengthen integration. Looking forward to continue sharing insights from our work and shaping inclusive policies that support refugees to thrive!
October 28, 2025 at 2:12 PM
We joined Dublin City’s first Community Integration Forum, a multi-agency space to strengthen integration. Looking forward to continue sharing insights from our work and shaping inclusive policies that support refugees to thrive!
We joined other organisations before the Justice Committee this Tuesday to share our concerns about the International Protection Bill 2025 that will transpose the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum into Irish law.
Full session: www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/d...
#EUMigrationPact #ActOnThePact
Full session: www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/d...
#EUMigrationPact #ActOnThePact
October 24, 2025 at 12:44 PM
We joined other organisations before the Justice Committee this Tuesday to share our concerns about the International Protection Bill 2025 that will transpose the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum into Irish law.
Full session: www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/d...
#EUMigrationPact #ActOnThePact
Full session: www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/d...
#EUMigrationPact #ActOnThePact
Our statement on Citywest
October 22, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Our statement on Citywest
We held a joint press conference on the EU Pact on Migration & Asylum & IP Bill 2025 yesterday. Speakers raised concerns including insufficient safeguards for vulnerable applicants, restrictions on movement & expanded Garda powers.More: tinyurl.com/5yyh3fx7
#EUMigrationPact #PactCheck #ActOnThePact
#EUMigrationPact #PactCheck #ActOnThePact
October 22, 2025 at 11:23 AM
We held a joint press conference on the EU Pact on Migration & Asylum & IP Bill 2025 yesterday. Speakers raised concerns including insufficient safeguards for vulnerable applicants, restrictions on movement & expanded Garda powers.More: tinyurl.com/5yyh3fx7
#EUMigrationPact #PactCheck #ActOnThePact
#EUMigrationPact #PactCheck #ActOnThePact
🔔Free LinkedIn Webinar: tomorrow, 11 AM–12 PM
Learn to boost your LinkedIn profile, grow your network & find job opportunities!
🎁 Get 12 months LinkedIn Premium FREE!
Open to International Protection Applicants (16+) & those with protection/refugee status.
🔗 Register: forms.office.com/e/nVdUG2fd9B
Learn to boost your LinkedIn profile, grow your network & find job opportunities!
🎁 Get 12 months LinkedIn Premium FREE!
Open to International Protection Applicants (16+) & those with protection/refugee status.
🔗 Register: forms.office.com/e/nVdUG2fd9B
October 20, 2025 at 12:48 PM
🔔Free LinkedIn Webinar: tomorrow, 11 AM–12 PM
Learn to boost your LinkedIn profile, grow your network & find job opportunities!
🎁 Get 12 months LinkedIn Premium FREE!
Open to International Protection Applicants (16+) & those with protection/refugee status.
🔗 Register: forms.office.com/e/nVdUG2fd9B
Learn to boost your LinkedIn profile, grow your network & find job opportunities!
🎁 Get 12 months LinkedIn Premium FREE!
Open to International Protection Applicants (16+) & those with protection/refugee status.
🔗 Register: forms.office.com/e/nVdUG2fd9B
The EU Pact on Migration & Asylum risks undermining the rights & dignity of people seeking safety.
Let's protect our history of fairness & tradition of welcome.
📚 Learn more⬇️ & read the brief explainer🔗 tinyurl.com/3duaz9p3
📣 Share this
📧Contact your TD
#EUMigrationPact #PactCheck #ActOnThePact
Let's protect our history of fairness & tradition of welcome.
📚 Learn more⬇️ & read the brief explainer🔗 tinyurl.com/3duaz9p3
📣 Share this
📧Contact your TD
#EUMigrationPact #PactCheck #ActOnThePact
October 10, 2025 at 11:33 AM
The EU Pact on Migration & Asylum risks undermining the rights & dignity of people seeking safety.
Let's protect our history of fairness & tradition of welcome.
📚 Learn more⬇️ & read the brief explainer🔗 tinyurl.com/3duaz9p3
📣 Share this
📧Contact your TD
#EUMigrationPact #PactCheck #ActOnThePact
Let's protect our history of fairness & tradition of welcome.
📚 Learn more⬇️ & read the brief explainer🔗 tinyurl.com/3duaz9p3
📣 Share this
📧Contact your TD
#EUMigrationPact #PactCheck #ActOnThePact
Had a great time at the NEIC Service Provider Expo! Lovely to catch up with familiar faces in the integration space and meet some new ones too.
Big thanks to the NEIC for putting it all together.
Big thanks to the NEIC for putting it all together.
September 11, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Had a great time at the NEIC Service Provider Expo! Lovely to catch up with familiar faces in the integration space and meet some new ones too.
Big thanks to the NEIC for putting it all together.
Big thanks to the NEIC for putting it all together.
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First day today of our new micro-credential on Working with People of Refugee Background.
A great day, with great people!
And fantastic to be partnering with the @irishrefugeeco.bsky.social
A great day, with great people!
And fantastic to be partnering with the @irishrefugeeco.bsky.social
September 4, 2025 at 9:15 PM
First day today of our new micro-credential on Working with People of Refugee Background.
A great day, with great people!
And fantastic to be partnering with the @irishrefugeeco.bsky.social
A great day, with great people!
And fantastic to be partnering with the @irishrefugeeco.bsky.social
🔔Join Our Know Your Rights 2025 Edition!
✅ For refugees & people seeking protection
✅ Learn legal rights
✅ 8-week long
✅ Starts 11 Sept
💼 Potential pathway to Deloitte “Skills for Business” prog & work placement! More info: tinyurl.com/2sr7tmhu
Apply: Scan QR Code⬇️
✅ For refugees & people seeking protection
✅ Learn legal rights
✅ 8-week long
✅ Starts 11 Sept
💼 Potential pathway to Deloitte “Skills for Business” prog & work placement! More info: tinyurl.com/2sr7tmhu
Apply: Scan QR Code⬇️
September 3, 2025 at 9:05 AM
🔔Join Our Know Your Rights 2025 Edition!
✅ For refugees & people seeking protection
✅ Learn legal rights
✅ 8-week long
✅ Starts 11 Sept
💼 Potential pathway to Deloitte “Skills for Business” prog & work placement! More info: tinyurl.com/2sr7tmhu
Apply: Scan QR Code⬇️
✅ For refugees & people seeking protection
✅ Learn legal rights
✅ 8-week long
✅ Starts 11 Sept
💼 Potential pathway to Deloitte “Skills for Business” prog & work placement! More info: tinyurl.com/2sr7tmhu
Apply: Scan QR Code⬇️
“Thank you for your info session. We had no idea what to do when we arrived in Ireland. You explained everything clearly, in our own language, and helped us feel more at home.” 💙
— the kind of feedback that keep us going, even in difficult times.
— the kind of feedback that keep us going, even in difficult times.
September 1, 2025 at 12:54 PM
“Thank you for your info session. We had no idea what to do when we arrived in Ireland. You explained everything clearly, in our own language, and helped us feel more at home.” 💙
— the kind of feedback that keep us going, even in difficult times.
— the kind of feedback that keep us going, even in difficult times.
Our Community Sponsorship team, partner organisations, and great sponsors supported Fawzyah and her family to find safety in Ireland
They're now rebuilding their lives, and already helping welcome others
Read the story: www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ca...
#IrishWelcome #RefugeesWelcome #WithRefugees
They're now rebuilding their lives, and already helping welcome others
Read the story: www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ca...
#IrishWelcome #RefugeesWelcome #WithRefugees
“A second family”: From Afghanistan to Ireland, refugee sponsorship builds strong communities
Nearly four years after being forced to leave Afghanistan and settling in Ireland, Fawzyah and her family are helping other refugees find a new home.
www.amnesty.org
August 29, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Our Community Sponsorship team, partner organisations, and great sponsors supported Fawzyah and her family to find safety in Ireland
They're now rebuilding their lives, and already helping welcome others
Read the story: www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ca...
#IrishWelcome #RefugeesWelcome #WithRefugees
They're now rebuilding their lives, and already helping welcome others
Read the story: www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ca...
#IrishWelcome #RefugeesWelcome #WithRefugees
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Thanks to The Irish Examiner for their great support for this cause.
www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster...
www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster...
Cork migrant charity launches fundraiser to rehome Syrian families on Dingle Peninsula
Cork-based migrant charity Nasc is leading a fundraiser to resettle two Syrian families in Kerry through Ireland’s Community Sponsorship initiative
www.irishexaminer.com
August 27, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Thanks to The Irish Examiner for their great support for this cause.
www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster...
www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster...
Our young leaders recently headed to Wexford for a retreat! 🌊
We built leadership skills, explored values, shared plenty of laughs, and even made woodfired pizzas 🍕🔥
Huge thanks to National Youth Council of Ireland for supporting our youth team 💙
We built leadership skills, explored values, shared plenty of laughs, and even made woodfired pizzas 🍕🔥
Huge thanks to National Youth Council of Ireland for supporting our youth team 💙
August 28, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Our young leaders recently headed to Wexford for a retreat! 🌊
We built leadership skills, explored values, shared plenty of laughs, and even made woodfired pizzas 🍕🔥
Huge thanks to National Youth Council of Ireland for supporting our youth team 💙
We built leadership skills, explored values, shared plenty of laughs, and even made woodfired pizzas 🍕🔥
Huge thanks to National Youth Council of Ireland for supporting our youth team 💙
🎬 Last week we spoke at a screening of Childhood by film maker Cian Geoghegan. Childhood follows former child soldier Jerome Kamara as he reflects on his past & fights to give his son the childhood he never had in Ireland. Thanks to Cian and guests for also donating towards our work!
August 14, 2025 at 2:59 PM
🎬 Last week we spoke at a screening of Childhood by film maker Cian Geoghegan. Childhood follows former child soldier Jerome Kamara as he reflects on his past & fights to give his son the childhood he never had in Ireland. Thanks to Cian and guests for also donating towards our work!
✅30+ years later, thousands supported through our work.
✅Still, same vision: Supporting and promoting the rights and dignity of refugees and people seeking protection!
Help us keep this work going, as you have always done! 🙌
🙏Donate today 🔗 www.irishrefugeecouncil.ie/donate/donat...
✅Still, same vision: Supporting and promoting the rights and dignity of refugees and people seeking protection!
Help us keep this work going, as you have always done! 🙌
🙏Donate today 🔗 www.irishrefugeecouncil.ie/donate/donat...
August 14, 2025 at 10:38 AM
✅30+ years later, thousands supported through our work.
✅Still, same vision: Supporting and promoting the rights and dignity of refugees and people seeking protection!
Help us keep this work going, as you have always done! 🙌
🙏Donate today 🔗 www.irishrefugeecouncil.ie/donate/donat...
✅Still, same vision: Supporting and promoting the rights and dignity of refugees and people seeking protection!
Help us keep this work going, as you have always done! 🙌
🙏Donate today 🔗 www.irishrefugeecouncil.ie/donate/donat...
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Well done to the @irishrefugeeco.bsky.social on the positive decision today by the EU Court of Justice ruling the Irish State cannot evade obligations to cover protection applicants’ basic needs.
Read the Irish Refugee Council's statement here: www.irishrefugeecouncil.ie/News/irish-r...
Read the Irish Refugee Council's statement here: www.irishrefugeecouncil.ie/News/irish-r...
Irish Refugee Council Independent Law Centre secures judgment confirming State cannot evade obligations to cover protection applicants’ basic needs
Immediate Release: 01 August 2025 The Court of Justice of the European Union, in a decision given today, said that States can be held accountable when they break laws which were intended to prote...
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August 1, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Well done to the @irishrefugeeco.bsky.social on the positive decision today by the EU Court of Justice ruling the Irish State cannot evade obligations to cover protection applicants’ basic needs.
Read the Irish Refugee Council's statement here: www.irishrefugeecouncil.ie/News/irish-r...
Read the Irish Refugee Council's statement here: www.irishrefugeecouncil.ie/News/irish-r...
The Community Action Tenants Union (CATU) will be holding an All-Island Housing Demonstration this #Saturday. Join us and many others in marching for affordable homes for all.
🗓️July 5 ⏰1pm📍#Dublin, Garden of Remembrance.
#HousingForAll #HousingRights #HumanRights
🗓️July 5 ⏰1pm📍#Dublin, Garden of Remembrance.
#HousingForAll #HousingRights #HumanRights
July 2, 2025 at 12:13 PM
The Community Action Tenants Union (CATU) will be holding an All-Island Housing Demonstration this #Saturday. Join us and many others in marching for affordable homes for all.
🗓️July 5 ⏰1pm📍#Dublin, Garden of Remembrance.
#HousingForAll #HousingRights #HumanRights
🗓️July 5 ⏰1pm📍#Dublin, Garden of Remembrance.
#HousingForAll #HousingRights #HumanRights
Thank you to everyone who attended our communication and media skills workshop.
When we come together, incredible ideas and connections are formed!
📝 Stay up to date on our social media platforms for future workshops.
When we come together, incredible ideas and connections are formed!
📝 Stay up to date on our social media platforms for future workshops.
July 1, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Thank you to everyone who attended our communication and media skills workshop.
When we come together, incredible ideas and connections are formed!
📝 Stay up to date on our social media platforms for future workshops.
When we come together, incredible ideas and connections are formed!
📝 Stay up to date on our social media platforms for future workshops.
Our colleague Katie Mannion, Managing Solicitor for our Independent Law Centre, spoke at the Arthur Cox Probono Week event recently.
On:
✅Role of legal support in protecting rights of refugees & those seeking protection.
✅The responsibility of legal communities in supporting vulnerable populations.
On:
✅Role of legal support in protecting rights of refugees & those seeking protection.
✅The responsibility of legal communities in supporting vulnerable populations.
June 26, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Our colleague Katie Mannion, Managing Solicitor for our Independent Law Centre, spoke at the Arthur Cox Probono Week event recently.
On:
✅Role of legal support in protecting rights of refugees & those seeking protection.
✅The responsibility of legal communities in supporting vulnerable populations.
On:
✅Role of legal support in protecting rights of refugees & those seeking protection.
✅The responsibility of legal communities in supporting vulnerable populations.
💫We were in Trinity College Dublin last week talking about the International Protection process and how our services support the successful integration of refugees in Ireland during their English class for refugees and people seeking protection.
🧑🏫Thanks to Trinity College.
#WithRefugees
🧑🏫Thanks to Trinity College.
#WithRefugees
June 25, 2025 at 10:16 AM
💫We were in Trinity College Dublin last week talking about the International Protection process and how our services support the successful integration of refugees in Ireland during their English class for refugees and people seeking protection.
🧑🏫Thanks to Trinity College.
#WithRefugees
🧑🏫Thanks to Trinity College.
#WithRefugees
Refugees face many challenges yet many still rise with courage to share their stories, bridge gaps, push for change, dignity & a better Ireland for all.
Today, we honour their strength!
🔗 Learn more: www.irishrefugeecouncil.ie/Listing/Cate...
#WorldRefugeeDay #CommunityAsASuperpower
Today, we honour their strength!
🔗 Learn more: www.irishrefugeecouncil.ie/Listing/Cate...
#WorldRefugeeDay #CommunityAsASuperpower
June 20, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Refugees face many challenges yet many still rise with courage to share their stories, bridge gaps, push for change, dignity & a better Ireland for all.
Today, we honour their strength!
🔗 Learn more: www.irishrefugeecouncil.ie/Listing/Cate...
#WorldRefugeeDay #CommunityAsASuperpower
Today, we honour their strength!
🔗 Learn more: www.irishrefugeecouncil.ie/Listing/Cate...
#WorldRefugeeDay #CommunityAsASuperpower
Today we recognise the amazing volunteers and organisations supporting refugees especially when the State fails.
Huge thanks to volunteers supporting homeless people seeking protection! The embodiment of community as a superpower!
More: www.irishrefugeecouncil.ie/homelessvolu...
#WorldRefugeeDay
Huge thanks to volunteers supporting homeless people seeking protection! The embodiment of community as a superpower!
More: www.irishrefugeecouncil.ie/homelessvolu...
#WorldRefugeeDay
Press Release: Report highlights the role of volunteers supporting homeless protection applicants and calls for government action
Released 29 November 2024 Irish Refugee Council report (IRC) outlines harrowing experiences faced by volunteers and protection applicants Volunteer testimony indicates approach of Gardaí o...
www.irishrefugeecouncil.ie
June 20, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Today we recognise the amazing volunteers and organisations supporting refugees especially when the State fails.
Huge thanks to volunteers supporting homeless people seeking protection! The embodiment of community as a superpower!
More: www.irishrefugeecouncil.ie/homelessvolu...
#WorldRefugeeDay
Huge thanks to volunteers supporting homeless people seeking protection! The embodiment of community as a superpower!
More: www.irishrefugeecouncil.ie/homelessvolu...
#WorldRefugeeDay