Irish Refugee Council

Irish Refugee Council Working for a fair and inclusive society for people seeking protection. Charity Number: 20025724 Persecution isn't always born of war or conflict.

We provide services and support to refugees and people seeking asylum in Ireland. To break that down, we work with men, women and children who had to flee their home country as it is no longer safe for them to be there. The most visible example of this is people feeling war or conflict. However, we also work with people who face persecution that is often less visible or spoken about. People who ha

ve experienced torture, death threats and violence because of aspects of their identity or their actions – persecution based on their sexual identity, their religious beliefs, their political stance, for protesting, for being female, for being a ethnic minority.

Have you booked your ticket and invited your friends, family and colleagues to the screening of Home: The Zak Moradi Sto...
10/06/2026

Have you booked your ticket and invited your friends, family and colleagues to the screening of Home: The Zak Moradi Story as part of World Refugee Week yet?

The documentary tells the inspiring story of Zak Moradi, who arrived in Ireland as a refugee from Iraq and went on to become an inter-county hurler with Leitrim, winning the Lory Meagher Cup and earning recognition as one of the country's most prominent refugee athletes.

The screening, delivered in partnership with Lighthouse Cinema and the One Foundation, will be followed by a Q&A with Zak Moradi and Michael Darragh MacAuley, a distinguished Dublin footballer and winner of eight All-Ireland medals.

📍 Lighthouse Cinema
📅 Tuesday, 16 June
🕡 6:30 p.m.
🔗Book your ticket today: http://bit.ly/4gbimMa

🔔Refugee Week Ireland is around the corner. Check out the national events calendar and join others at an event near you:...
09/06/2026

🔔Refugee Week Ireland is around the corner.

Check out the national events calendar and join others at an event near you: refugeeweek.ie/events.

From music and food to conversations, art, sport and community gatherings, Refugee Week is an opportunity to meet people, learn something new, and take part in something meaningful. ☘️

This year’s theme is “Courage”. Remember to invite friends, family or colleagues to join you. 🙌

Let’s show up for community, connection and welcome.

Behind every successful resettlement of a refugee is a community that shows up; standing up for what it means to be Iris...
09/06/2026

Behind every successful resettlement of a refugee is a community that shows up; standing up for what it means to be Irish; compassion, solidarity and misneach. ☘️

From the Liffey to the Dodder (FL2D), a volunteer community sponsorship group, is working with our Community Sponsorship team to support a refugee family to resettle in Ireland. 🇮🇪

The group needs your help to secure accommodation, cover integration costs, and provide practical and social support for up to two years. 🙏🏼

Every donation helps make this possible. Support the fundraiser here: https://www.idonate.ie/crowdfunder/fl2d

We recently marked the 10th anniversary of our Education Fund with an inspirational and well-attended event in Dublin. P...
08/06/2026

We recently marked the 10th anniversary of our Education Fund with an inspirational and well-attended event in Dublin. People supported shared moving stories of rebuilding their lives through education and contributing across communities in Ireland. The evening highlighted both the impact of the fund and the importance of continued access to education. 🎉

Huge thanks to our panellists, facilitators and funders for making both the event and work possible! ☘️

Learn more about the Education Programme: https://www.irishrefugeecouncil.ie/get-help/services-support/education-programme/

🔔 In partnership with Lighthouse Cinema and One Foundation, we are delighted to present a special screening of Home: The...
08/06/2026

🔔 In partnership with Lighthouse Cinema and One Foundation, we are delighted to present a special screening of Home: The Zak Moradi Story as part of World Refugee Week.

The film tells the powerful story of Zak, who arrived in Ireland as a refugee and went on to become an award-winning hurler and one of Ireland’s most prominent refugee athletes.

Following the screening, there will be a Q&A with Zak and Michael Darragh MacAuley, prominent footballer and winner of eight All-Ireland awards.

📍 Lighthouse Cinema
📅 Tuesday, 16 June
🕡 6:30pm

🎟️ Tickets €5. Book yours today. Link in bio or here: https://www.lighthousecinema.ie/film/home-the-zak-moradi-story

🔔 Online Employment Information Session for Refugees and People Seeking ProtectionJoin our free online Employment Inform...
05/06/2026

🔔 Online Employment Information Session for Refugees and People Seeking Protection

Join our free online Employment Information Session
📅 Date: Tuesday, 9 June 2026
🕚 Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
💻 Online

The session will provide practical information and guidance on:
🟠 Work permits
🟠 CV writing and job applications
🟠 Job search support
🟠 Recognition of foreign qualifications
🟠 Interview preparation
🟠 Referrals to additional support services

This free session is open to anyone from a refugee background seeking support with employment, navigating the Irish labour market, or understanding work-related processes in Ireland.

🔗 Register: https://tinyurl.com/3j7cztk2

🇮🇪 Are you planning a public event for Refugee Week Ireland 2026?Whether it’s a conversation, sports event, exhibition, ...
02/06/2026

🇮🇪 Are you planning a public event for Refugee Week Ireland 2026?

Whether it’s a conversation, sports event, exhibition, music session, coffee morning, school activity or local gathering, we invite you to add it to the Refugee Week Ireland events calendar so more people in your community can learn about it. 💃🍜🎸

Refugee Week Ireland 2026 runs from 15–21 June and the theme is “Courage”, celebrating the courage of communities welcoming refugees across Ireland, and of those who have found safety here.

📅Submit your event to the national calendar🔗 https://refugeeweek.ie/

🌎 This Volunteer Week, we join others across Ireland in celebrating everyone who gives their time for others 🙌Our volunt...
22/05/2026

🌎 This Volunteer Week, we join others across Ireland in celebrating everyone who gives their time for others 🙌

Our volunteers come from many backgrounds and lived experiences, and they help us reach more people with our work every day.

We have seen volunteers consistently show up, including in areas of work that require real courage and commitment, and often where our government falls short.

🟢 Supporting people navigating the international protection process
🟢 Standing with people experiencing homelessness
🟢 Welcoming refugees into communities
🟢 Delivering and supporting English language classes
🟢 Providing practical information, peer support and companionship
🟢 Assisting with community engagement and advocacy activities

Their contribution reflects the breadth of solidarity in our communities, practical, humane, and sustained.

That is a true reflection of our values: we show up for each other and build and maintain our communities together. ☘️

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