At a time of “attack and defend” politics in Europe and North America, and the polarisation between people that has resulted, what we have learned at Glencree from over 40 years of dealing with conflict is the importance of dialogue, listening to understand the underlying issues that cause fear, anger and anxiety, and working to […]
‘I will house peace’ she says, ‘a prince will come from Wales to do me honour and I shall blend the […]
Keynote Lecture delivered by Dr John Bowman at the Inaugural Glencree Una O’Higgins O’Malley Annual Lecture, in Iveagh House on 27th November 2018.
Held at Iveagh House on the 27th November, our lecture was at full capacity. Take a look at the video highlights by clicking on this ‘link‘ you’ll see lots of familiar faces and even some, not so familiar. Tánaiste and Minister of Foreign Affairs & Trade Simon Coveney, Dr John Bowman and Supreme Court Justice Ms […]
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
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 […]
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,
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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 […]
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, […]
Glencree Aiming to Become Leading Peace Centre in Ireland & Europe
Glencree, Ireland. 8 October 2018. Glencree, the Republic of Ireland’s only centre dedicated to peace and reconciliation, today launched […]
