The Glencree Centre for Peace and Reconciliation is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation that is devoted to peacebuilding and reconciliation in Ireland, North and South, Britain and beyond. The programme work builds peace and fosters reconciliation by facilitating dialogues, creating peace education resources, and much more. The Glencree Centre for Peace and Reconciliation was founded in 1974 as a response to violent conflict in Ireland, and in light of a conviction that non-violent solutions must be pursued to encourage reconciliation within and between communities.
This year's Annual Summer School will address the theme: Leadership for a new Generation: Power politics and participation. We invite you to register for this interesting and stimulating event that will take place on 27-29 August 2010, at the Glencree Centre in County Wicklow. Click here for the programme and registration form. For more information, contact emmet.mcswiney@glencree.ie or call +353 1 2829711.
Breathing Spaces, 21-22 September 2010
We extend an open invitation to a Breathing Spaces residential conference entitled: Beyond the Boom and Bust - Letting in Light and Hope. This event will provide space to discuss how faith communities can work with others for the common good. For more information and to sign up for the event, click here.
Helping Haiti
The Rathmore National School in County Kildare, along with Manguard Ltd, have raised a whopping €6,900 to support Glencree's Haiti appeal. The children’s fundraising efforts were significantly enhanced by Manguard Ltd, who committed to doubling the amount the children raised. The pupils not only pulled out all the stops to raise the impressive sum of €3,450, but they also learned all about Haiti's geography, history and demographics. Glencree would like to extend a big thank you to everyone at the school, and to Manguard, for their generous contributions.
Sustainable Peace Network
The overall goal of this initiative is to cultivate a growing network of leaders in sustainable peace work, within and between the United Kingdom and Ireland. Click here to view the Trail Map - a visual presentation of the journey of the Sustainable Peace Network, 2001-2008.
Chemistry at Glencree
While the Glencree Centre is dedicated to its own peacebuilding programmes, many diverse groups from all walks of life come and stay here and find inspiration in the fresh mountain air and beautiful scenery. Read a recent blog about a visit to Glencree by Chemistry.
Remembering Ger
We are sad to share the news that our dear friend and colleague, Geraldine Fitzgerald, who was part of the Glencree community for four years, passed away in March 2010.
Wellness At Glencree:
Wellness Week/Weekend at Glencree with Cathy Soraghan, Health and Fitness Consultant. Click here for more information
The Faith Edwards Memorial Fund.
This Memorial Fund was set up in memory of Faith Edwards, as a tribute to this great woman, in order to promote peace around the world. If you would like to donate to the Faith Edwards Memorial Fund, please click here.
Media Coverage
Read what the papers have to say about us!
Glencree Centre for Peace and Reconciliation is a company limited by guarantee. Company Number: 50088 and registered charity number: CHY5943. Registered address: Glencree, Co. Wicklow, Ireland. Company Directors: Richard Belton, Bill Brown, Denise Collins, Pat Fox, Fumi Giwa-Byrne, Bronagh Hinds, Peter Keenan and Cathal Magee.
The Glencree Centre for Peace and Reconciliation is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation that is devoted to peacebuilding and reconciliation in Ireland, North and South, Britain and beyond. The programme work builds peace and fosters reconciliation by facilitating dialogues, creating peace education resources, and much more. The Glencree Centre for Peace and Reconciliation was founded in 1974 as a response to violent conflict in Ireland, and in light of a conviction that non-violent solutions must be pursued to encourage reconciliation within and between communities.
