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We are a UCC student society, dedicated to welcoming refugees and asylum seekers to our campus, Cork and Ireland.

We work on fostering understanding and solidarity, and ensuring human rights are being met in our community and beyond🌍⭐️

06/10/2026

Our Fáilte family is still growing!

We’re looking for some new faces to join our committee this year - and everyone is welcome!

We’re recruiting for:
⭐ Refugee Week Coordinator
⭐ Refugee Week Conference Director
⭐ First Year Rep
⭐ Ordinary Committee Member

Interested? Fill out the Google Form linked in our bio, including a short answer on why you’d like to join the committee.

Successful applicants will be selected through a short interview process.

No previous experience needed, just enthusiasm and a willingness to get involved!

Any questions dm us🫶🏻

25/09/2026

Just some more info on the roles we’ll be electing at our EGM!

💚Secretary – Takes meeting minutes, organises agendas and helps with bookings and general admin.

💚Webmaster – Manages our social media, shares updates and opportunities, sends newsletters and responds to messages.

💚Welfare & Accessibility Officer – Helps make sure our events and content are accessible and supports the welfare of our members.

💚First Year Rep – Represents first-year students and helps get new members involved in the society.

💚Ordinary Committee Member – Helps out across the society with events, campaigns and whatever the committee needs!

Any questions, just DM us.

The link to join online will be posted beforehand.

Our Fáilte family isn’t quite full yet- maybe there’s a spot for you!

13/02/2026

🍽️ Flavours Without Borders 🍽️

Don’t have any plans this Valentine’s Day? We’ve got you covered

Join us for a celebration of food, culture, and community as part of Refugee Week 🌍
Enjoy flavours from around the world, meet new people, and support an inclusive campus space.

📅 February 14th
⏰ 2–4 pm
📍 The Atrium, The Hub

✨ Gender-neutral space
♿ Wheelchair accessible
🤝 Open to everyone

Come hungry, leave connected 💜

10/02/2026

Tonight, we asked one simple question: What does “home” mean to you?

This canvas shows that home isn’t just a house - it’s people, places, memories, songs, and little moments that make us feel safe and like we belong.

For many of us, that feeling is something we’ve never had to think twice about. But for millions of people around the world, home is something they’ve had to leave behind. They’ve been forced to leave the people and places that made them feel safe, often with little warning and through no fault of their own.

That’s why tonight’s Paint & Sip was in aid of - an amazing charity that supports people seeking asylum in Ireland, helping them find safety, community, and belonging.

Thank you to everyone who came, painted, donated, and showed solidarity this Refugee Week 💜
Everyone deserves a place to call home.

09/02/2026

💜✨ REFUGEE WEEK 2026 | 9–15 FEB ✨💜

A full week of connection, learning, creativity and solidarity on campus, hosted by UCC Fáilte Refugees. From talks and art to food, music and movement — there’s something for everyone 🤍

Swipe through to see what’s coming up and scan the QR code for tickets & details.
Everyone is welcome 🌍

08/02/2026

☕💜 REFUGEE WEEK COFFEE STAND 💜☕

Pop by for a coffee, grab a pastry, and take a moment to support Refugee Week with us. Whether you’re rushing to class or stopping for a chat, everyone’s welcome 🤍

📍 In front of the Boole Library, UCC
🗓 Thursday, Feb 12th
⏰ 11:00–14:00

06/02/2026

🏃‍♂️💜 REFUGEE WEEK SANCTUARY RUN 💜🏃‍♀️

Join us for a 5km gentle run, jog or walk in solidarity this Refugee Week, in collaboration with Sanctuary Runners.

📍 Start: 1PM FRI 13th FEB at The Quad, UCC
🗺 Walk/Run to Lee Fields & back
☕ Finish in Beantown
❤️ All donations go to the UCC Sanctuary Fund

Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just fancy a stroll, all are welcome. Come move with us and show your support 🤍

05/02/2026

🎨Paint & Sip for Refugee Week

Join UCC Fáilte Refugees & UCC Scribble Society for a relaxed evening of painting, creativity and community — no experience needed!

🗓 Tuesday 10th Feb
⏰ 6PM
📍 The Liberty
🎟 €5 tickets – all proceeds in aid of NASC

Ticket link in bio💜
Come along, get creative, and support a great cause!

29/01/2026

Save the date ! - Join us for the Fáilte Refugees Society Annual Conference.

This year’s lineup includes:
- Pádraig Rice TD, to discuss the Occupied Territories Bill.
- The Open Doors Initiative Charity, that provides pathways to employment for Refugees.
- Cork Migrant Centre, a local organisation that provides vital information to migrants looking to access services or find information about immigration issues.
- Sumaya Mohammed, COP 30 delegate with UCC, who will be discussing climate refugees.
- Tadhg Crowley, organiser of the Glucksman Gallery Direct Provision programmes.
- Farahnaz Haidary, founder of the Domhan Green Society and Project Manager of the Sanctuary Catering Project, both helping migrant women with employment.

Date: Monday, February 9th
Time: 4pm - 8pm
Location: Western Gateway, room G05

With a Q&A session running throughout, an opportunity to talk to our speakers afterwards and finger food available, the conference is not to be missed.

We can’t wait to see you there.

20/01/2026

Come join us in the Friary for a quiz with the chance to win some amazing prizes!! All donations help a UCC alumnus’ family, who are in danger in
Afghanistan, reach safety. The family ran educational
classes for poor young girls, and their home served as a
refuge for women experiencing domestic violence. Now,
their lives are threatened by the Taliban and the
husbands of the women they supported.
Please give what you can to help bring this family to
safety.

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Cork

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