JRS Ireland
Record response to JRS toy appeal
January 11, 2017
The 2016 JRS Ireland Christmas Toy Appeal was the most successful in the history of the Jesuit Refugee Service
Read moreJRS -‘government too slow on reform’
April 27, 2016
Eugene Quinn of Jesuit Refugee Service Ireland and Judge Bryan McMahon are disappointed in the slow rate of implementation of their working group's recommendations into supports for asylum seekers.
Read moreEaster eggs for refugee families
April 13, 2016
This Easter JRS Ireland provided Easter eggs, arts and craft activities, day trips, and inter-cultural events for refugee families living in Direct Provision.
Read moreHelp refugees by lobbying
March 9, 2016
JRS Europe Director Jean Marie Carrière SJ urges regional organisations to lobby their governments hard on behalf of refugees.
Read moreRahman’s story with JRS Ireland
February 11, 2016
Jesuit Refugee Service Ireland have accompanied Rahman, a young person from Afghanistan, as he faces serious obstacles during his time here. He speaks to Project Worker Marta Hernandez.
Read moreJRS intercultural calendar 2016
December 21, 2015
The 2016 JRS Ireland Intercultural & Interfaith Calendar is now on sale. It is an important resource for teachers and anyone wishing to celebrate or raise awareness of diversity in...
Read more‘Make Ireland safe haven for migrants’ says JRS
December 7, 2015
JRS Ireland has called on the Irish Government to intensify efforts to bring 4,000 persons in need of protection to Ireland and make the country a safe haven for migrants.
Read moreGardiner St Church ‘mercy door’
December 7, 2015
The parishioners of Gardiner St Church are preparing for the Jubilee Year of Mercy with the opening of a Holy Door into the Church and the tomb of Venerable Fr....
Read moreParishioners and asylum seekers unite
November 26, 2015
Saint Francis Xavier (SFX) parishioners accompanied asylum seekers from Jesuit Refugee Service Ireland (JRS) to BITE 2015, an exciting Irish food and drink event at the RDS.
Read moreJesuit response to refugee crisis
September 14, 2015
Across Europe and in Ireland the Jesuit Refugee Service is working, through advocacy, accompaniment and humanitarian aid, to address the current refugee crisis.
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