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The 11th K of Christmas - Part of the Sanctuary Runners' Christmas Appeal 2025

December 20, 2025 at 8:16 AM

Sanctuary Runners Ireland

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On the eleventh K of Christmas… 11 cups of tea ☕️ Poppintree serving comfort and a bit of craic!

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The 10th K of Christmas - From the Sanctuary Runners' 12 Ks of Christmas Fundraising Appeal

December 19, 2025 at 9:47 AM

Sanctuary Runners Ireland

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🔵✊ 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

December 18, 2025 at 12:31 PM

Sanctuary Runners Ireland

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On the tenth K of Christmas… 10 running buffs! Limerick keeping us cozy on the run (and massive kudos to staff member John🥶)!

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The 9th K of Christmas! Part of the Sanctuary Runners' '12 Ks of Christmas' Fundraising appeal

December 18, 2025 at 10:43 AM

Sanctuary Runners Ireland

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A new group starting in Ardee this Friday💙!

Louth Local Development @louthlocaldev.bsky.social · 18d

🏃‍♀️💙 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

December 17, 2025 at 1:33 PM

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Louth Local Development

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🏃‍♀️💙 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

December 10, 2025 at 2:17 PM

Sanctuary Runners Ireland

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On the ninth K of Christmas… 9 jumpers jumping! Fairview lifting the festive spirits with what some say it’s their “signature move”…🕺!

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The 8th K of Christmas - The Sanctuary Runners' 12Ks Christmas Appeal

December 17, 2025 at 9:39 AM

Sanctuary Runners Ireland

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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 Ireland

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On the eighth K of Christmas… 8 cheering fans 📣 ! Letterkenny bringing the volume UP!!!

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The 7th Day of Christmas - From the Sanctuary Runners' 12 Ks of Christmas Campaign 2025

December 16, 2025 at 12:29 PM

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Lisa Grimm

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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...

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December 16, 2025 at 11:32 AM

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On the seventh K of Christmas… 7 joggers jogging! 🏃‍♀️🏃🏃‍♂️ participants from the Tallaght group keeping the rhythm going!

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The 6th K of Christmas - The Sanctuary Runners' 12 Ks of Christmas Fundraising Appeal

December 15, 2025 at 9:47 AM

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On the sixth K of Christmas…6 runners hugging 🤗Buncrana spreading the warmth this winter!

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The 5th Day of Christmas - Sanctuary Runners' Fundraising Appeal 2025

December 14, 2025 at 12:08 PM

Sanctuary Runners Ireland

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On the fifth K of Christmas… 5 marathon gels! 🥤 💨 East Meath powering us through the miles!!!

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The 4th Day of Christmas - The Sanctuary Runners' '12 Ks of Christmas' Fundraising Appeal 2025

December 13, 2025 at 1:29 PM

Sanctuary Runners Ireland

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On the fourth K of Christmas… 4 high fives! 🙌🙌🙌🙌 Bray bringing the energy!

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President Higgins departs Áras an Uachtaráin

December 12, 2025 at 10:30 AM

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Joe Noonan

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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.

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President Michael D Higgins has departed Áras an Uachtaráin as his term as President of Ireland comes to an end.

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November 10, 2025 at 6:59 PM

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The Journal

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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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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.

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November 10, 2025 at 8:06 PM

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Virgin Media News

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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

November 10, 2025 at 6:57 PM

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Tony - Pod Guy - Groves

@tonygroves.bsky.social

Wrote this about the Sanctuary Runners a few weeks ago. This is Ireland at its best.
No paywall: www.patreon.com/posts/141588...

November 10, 2025 at 7:05 PM

Sanctuary Runners Ireland

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“Identity is much stronger when friendship is extended to all newcomers”

President Connolly truly echoing our mission with her words #CatherineConnolly #Friendship

December 11, 2025 at 10:47 AM

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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!

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On the 3rd K of Christmas! Day 3 of the Sanctuary Runners' Christmas campaign 2025

The 2nd K of Christmas - Sanctuary Runners

December 11, 2025 at 10:08 AM

Sanctuary Runners Ireland

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On the second K of Christmas… 2 running shoes hitting the road! 👟University athletes encourage us to keep us moving forward! 👟

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On the 1st K of Christmas! Day one of the Sanctuary Runners Christmas Campaign 2025

December 10, 2025 at 10:04 AM

Sanctuary Runners Ireland

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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!

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