The JRS Summer Programme kicked off on Wednesday 1st July in Clondalkin Towers.

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The Programme is open to families and activities are taking place in Dublin 1 and Clondalkin Towers. From swimming to bowling to cinema trip to art classes and day trips, there is organised fun for everyone from age 4 to at 16. Families are welcome to join us for any activity and all activities are free. For more information please see the JRS Events Calendar or contact us: 01 814 8644 or Liz O'Rourke at 086 1741414

Welcoming refugees safeguards international protection- JRS acknowledges World Refugee Day

Jesuit Refugee Service Ireland hosted an internal seminar in Milltown Park on 17 June. Senior policymakers from the Department of Justice gave presentations.

Eugene Quinn, National Director of JRS Ireland responded to allegations by some local election candidates that migrants have not contributed to Irish society as “fundamentally unfair”.

As part of a two-day visitation programme to Jesuit works, Sli Eile organised for six Transition Year students from Gonzaga to visit the JRS Ireland office on 28 May.

Suas hosted JRS Ireland for two Tuesday afternoon soccer matches in Trinity College Sports Hall. 

The JRS Summer Programme kicked off on Wednesday 1st July in Clondalkin Towers. 

JRS Ireland would like to extend a huge thanks to all the supporters of their Easter Egg appeal, which was an astounding success this year. 

The JRS Ireland Capacity Building Programme has just finished a five week yoga course at Hatch Hall direct provision centre.

Last Thursday to mark the end of the second term, JRS Ireland held a quiz for asylum seeking children who attend the JRS Homework Club two afternoons per week.