A Tribute To Una
The following video is a tribute to one of Glencree’s founding members, Ms Una O’Higgins O’Malley, which was launched at our recent inaugural ‘Una O’Higgins O’Malley Annual Lecture’. Click on link
Working as a guest Educator on Peace Boat – Oct. 2018 – Eamon Rafter
Peace Boat is a Japanese NGO founded in 1983 which holds Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations (UN). It promotes peace, human rights, equal and sustainable development and respect for the environment. Its HQ is in Tokyo and has five other offices in Japan and a sister […]
Our Inaugural Una O’Higgins O’Malley Lecture 2018
The Inaugural Una O’Higgins O’Malley lecture will be held at Iveagh House, 27th November at 6.00pm. The lecture will be delivered by Historian and Broadcaster, Dr John Bowman, author of De Valera and the Ulster Question; 1917-1973. The title of our lecture ‘Brexit, Lloyd George and the Ulster Question’. Panel Discussion includes, Dearbhail Mc Donald,
WE’RE ON AIR
Tune in Tonight: RTE Radio 1 @ 10.00pm.
Presenter Michael Comyn of ‘The Leap of Faith’ visits the German Military Cemetery with local historian Frank Tracy in advance of German Remembrance Day this Sunday November 18th, commemorating victims of war and violence. Our Chair, Barbara Walshe talks about how faith can influence forgiveness and how competitive […]
Press Release – Events 17/18 November 2018
Lessons for a Peaceful Europe 100 years after World War 1
Have we learnt anything from the tragedy and legacy of the First World War? Are we condemned to repeat it in another form? Are we doing enough to keep the European project alive?
Glencree is delighted to join the German Embassy, the Lutheran Church in Ireland, […]
MEDIA STATEMENT – Glencree Aiming to Become Leading Peace Centre in Ireland & Europe
Glencree Aiming to Become Leading Peace Centre in Ireland & Europe
- British-Irish relations at most critical point in 50 years
- Glencree to continue sharing peacebuilding expertise globally
- Additional funding vital to support Republic’s only dedicated peace centre
Glencree, Ireland. 8 October 2018. Glencree, the Republic of Ireland’s only centre dedicated to peace and reconciliation, today launched […]
Stories from St. Kevin’s Reformatory
St. Kevin’s Reformatory operated in Glencree from 1859-1940. We invite anyone with memories of it, former relatives, teachers, caretakers, workers, who had association to come and share it’s history.
This event is the start of an exploration of the historic heritage of the Glencree Centre with particular […]