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Quakerism is rooted in Christianity. We are formally known as the Religious Society of Friends. Registered Charity Number CHY:8033 CRA:20019273.

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Poster for an event entited 'Can Ireland Remain Neutral?' The subtitle to this day-long Lex Innocentium event is “Ireland’s Place in a Troubled World: Finding a Way Forward”. The event will take place on Saturday 7th March 2026 from 10 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. at Wynn’s Hotel, Abbey Street, Dublin 1. Admission is free. The image at the centre of the poster is of the globe, with flags indicating the countries. Ireland is a the centre, enlarged and in white. The Lex Innocentium logo is the bottom of the poster.

Poster for an event entited 'Can Ireland Remain Neutral?' The subtitle to this day-long Lex Innocentium event is “Ireland’s Place in a Troubled World: Finding a Way Forward”. The event will take place on Saturday 7th March 2026 from 10 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. at Wynn’s Hotel, Abbey Street, Dublin 1. Admission is free. The image at the centre of the poster is of the globe, with flags indicating the countries. Ireland is a the centre, enlarged and in white. The Lex Innocentium logo is the bottom of the poster.

You can find more information about this day-long Lex Innocentium event, including a programme for the day, on our website: quakers-in-ireland.ie/2026/02/27/c...
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05.03.2026 15:31 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
the photo contains about 100 happy Friends, sitting and standing together on the steps outside Friends School Lisburn, the location of last year's I.Y.M. Everybody is smiling and waving at the camera!

the photo contains about 100 happy Friends, sitting and standing together on the steps outside Friends School Lisburn, the location of last year's I.Y.M. Everybody is smiling and waving at the camera!

Tomorrow (5th March) is the deadline to book onsite accommodation for Ireland Yearly Meeting 2026. Here is a photo of Friends from Ireland and beyond enjoying IYM last year, to inspire you to join us this April!
quakers-in-ireland.ie/ireland-year...
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04.03.2026 18:30 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A poster with a blue background, QCEA logo in one corner and a megaphone in another. The text reads: We are hiring. A part-time rethinking security programme officer. apply by March 6th.

A poster with a blue background, QCEA logo in one corner and a megaphone in another. The text reads: We are hiring. A part-time rethinking security programme officer. apply by March 6th.

QCEA are advertising a new job vacancy for the position of part-time Rethinking Security program officer. The deadline is March 6th. For more information, see the see the job spec: qcea.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Rethinking-Security-Programme-Officer-_JD.pdf or visit www.qcea.org

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03.03.2026 12:01 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A soft green background frames the theme of this year's Ireland Yearly Meeting: Deepening Our Spirituality, followed by a quote from Peter, 4:10. Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.

A soft green background frames the theme of this year's Ireland Yearly Meeting: Deepening Our Spirituality, followed by a quote from Peter, 4:10. Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.

The deadline for onsite accommodation bookings is this Thursday 5th March. Visit our website for details and registration: quakers-in-ireland.ie/ireland-year...

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01.03.2026 19:03 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Light, pink and blue background of cherry blossoms and sky peeking through. The Quakers in Ireland logo is perched between the branches, and a quote from Margaret Fell or Margaret Fox is below. It reads: Theology divides, service unites.

Light, pink and blue background of cherry blossoms and sky peeking through. The Quakers in Ireland logo is perched between the branches, and a quote from Margaret Fell or Margaret Fox is below. It reads: Theology divides, service unites.

"Theology divides, service unites". This is a quote from Margaret (Fell) Fox (1614–1702). Known popularly as the "mother of Quakerism," she is considered one of the Valiant Sixty early Quaker preachers and missionaries.

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24.02.2026 18:41 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Photo of Tim Gee alongside the FWCC logo and the Quakers in Ireland logo.

Photo of Tim Gee alongside the FWCC logo and the Quakers in Ireland logo.

We have received a Letter to Meetings 2026 from Tim Gee, the General Secretary of the Friends World Committee for Consultation. You can read it on our website: quakers-in-ireland.ie/2026/01/09/f... (link in bio)

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20.02.2026 18:35 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
The background of this post is a collage of artwork by young Friends. The text reads: Friends World Committee-Europe & Middle East Section EMES Youthgroup is an international online community of Young Friends aged 14-18.

The background of this post is a collage of artwork by young Friends. The text reads: Friends World Committee-Europe & Middle East Section EMES Youthgroup is an international online community of Young Friends aged 14-18.

The EMES Youthgroup, open to young Friends aged 14-18, meets once a month online and annually in person in September. For more information visit the EMES website (fwccemes.org/youthgroup) or contact Michael Eccles at michael@fwccemes.org.

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17.02.2026 17:11 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
There is a picture of a white dove against a cream background, accompanied by the phrase "A time to listen to the Inward Voice of Love". And the informative text reads: Save the Date! Young Adult Friends Gathering at Jordans Friends Meeting House near Beaconsfield, UK. From the12th to the 16th of August 2026. Find more info at www.yafgathering.org

There is a picture of a white dove against a cream background, accompanied by the phrase "A time to listen to the Inward Voice of Love". And the informative text reads: Save the Date! Young Adult Friends Gathering at Jordans Friends Meeting House near Beaconsfield, UK. From the12th to the 16th of August 2026. Find more info at www.yafgathering.org

Read the letter from Matt Rosen of Ohio Yearly Meeting about this Young Adult Friends Gathering coming up in August: quakers-in-ireland.ie/2026/01/09/y...

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13.02.2026 18:09 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
The photo is of five Irish Quakers holding a banner on the pavement by Stephen's Green. The banner says "Quaker Peace Witness". The text underneath gives information about the upcoming Public Silent Quaker Peace Witness. The time is 11:30 to 12:30 on Saturday 14th of February. The meeting place is outside the gates of St Stephen's Green at the top of Grafton Street in Dublin.

The photo is of five Irish Quakers holding a banner on the pavement by Stephen's Green. The banner says "Quaker Peace Witness". The text underneath gives information about the upcoming Public Silent Quaker Peace Witness. The time is 11:30 to 12:30 on Saturday 14th of February. The meeting place is outside the gates of St Stephen's Green at the top of Grafton Street in Dublin.

Dublin Monthly Meeting Peace Committee plans to hold another Silent Quaker Peace Witness this Saturday outside the gates of St Stephen’s Green at the top of Grafton St, Dublin. All are welcome.

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10.02.2026 17:45 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The light within, which is the basis of our Quaker faith, is not some abstract idea. It is an experience.

The light within, which is the basis of our Quaker faith, is not some abstract idea. It is an experience.

A quote from Rufus Jones (1863–1948), an American Quaker writer, philosopher, Quaker historian, theologian and college professor. He was instrumental in the establishment of the Haverford Emergency Unit (a precursor to the American Friends Service Committee).

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06.02.2026 18:15 👍 5 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
There are pictures of young Friends doing various activities; playing guitar, playing basketball and sitting on a sofa drinking hot drinks. The text reads: JYM 2026, 2nd-6th April, Moyallon Centre. The theme is Who Am I? Journeying as a young Friend. Join us for a weekend of fun, learning and connection with other young friends from across Ireland! At the bottom of the post it gives contact information. The phone number is: +44 7885 671918 and the email provided is: jymclerk@quakers.ie

There are pictures of young Friends doing various activities; playing guitar, playing basketball and sitting on a sofa drinking hot drinks. The text reads: JYM 2026, 2nd-6th April, Moyallon Centre. The theme is Who Am I? Journeying as a young Friend. Join us for a weekend of fun, learning and connection with other young friends from across Ireland! At the bottom of the post it gives contact information. The phone number is: +44 7885 671918 and the email provided is: jymclerk@quakers.ie

Two months to go until JYM! The theme of this years Junior Yearly Meeting is "Who Am I?" and all young Friends ages 14-18 are invited to join.
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03.02.2026 18:30 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A simple graphic with the Quakers Ireland logo alongside the Quaker Service logo, against a soft blue background. The text reads "Executive Director for Quaker Service announced".

A simple graphic with the Quakers Ireland logo alongside the Quaker Service logo, against a soft blue background. The text reads "Executive Director for Quaker Service announced".

The Chair of Quaker Service, Elizabeth Dickson, has informed the IYM Office in Dublin that Alexey Janes has been appointed as the new Executive Director of Quaker Service. Read more about Alexey on our website: quakers-in-ireland.ie/2026/01/16/e...

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30.01.2026 17:33 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
This post adversises an online course run by World Beyond War .org. The course is entitled Unarmed Civilian Defence instad of War which takes place from February 2nd to March 15th. This six-week online course addresses a central challenge facing societies today: What can unarmed civilians do when militaries attack, invade, or occupy their communities? What real alternatives exist beyond fighting back with violence? The course requires 3-6 hours per week. The cost is on a sliding scale from $25 to $100, or more if you can afford it.

This post adversises an online course run by World Beyond War .org. The course is entitled Unarmed Civilian Defence instad of War which takes place from February 2nd to March 15th. This six-week online course addresses a central challenge facing societies today: What can unarmed civilians do when militaries attack, invade, or occupy their communities? What real alternatives exist beyond fighting back with violence? The course requires 3-6 hours per week. The cost is on a sliding scale from $25 to $100, or more if you can afford it.

This six-week online course addresses a central challenge facing societies today: What can unarmed civilians do when militaries attack, invade, or occupy their communities? What real alternatives exist beyond fighting back with violence?
worldbeyondwar.org/unarmed-civi...

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27.01.2026 18:15 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
This is a text-based graphic. The Quakers In Ireland logo is at the top of the page. The post reads: Save the Date of Junior Yearly Meeting 2026. Ages 14-16 are welcome. 2nd-6th April at the Moyallon Centre, Northern Ireland.

This is a text-based graphic. The Quakers In Ireland logo is at the top of the page. The post reads: Save the Date of Junior Yearly Meeting 2026. Ages 14-16 are welcome. 2nd-6th April at the Moyallon Centre, Northern Ireland.

Save the Date! JYM 2026 will take place from 2nd-6th April this year at Moyallon. All young Friends aged 14-18 are welcome.

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23.01.2026 18:15 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Sikhuphukile Nare speaks about her experience of being a Quaker.

21.01.2026 17:33 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
At the top is a photo of a stone well surrounded by ferns and trees. Below is the text advertising this event. It reads: Holy Wells: A Living Tradition. A heritage talk by Dr. Richard Scriven, UCC, raising funds for students from a refugee background. Friday 23rd January, 7pm at Quaker Meeting House, Summerhill South, T12 XW8R Cork.

At the top is a photo of a stone well surrounded by ferns and trees. Below is the text advertising this event. It reads: Holy Wells: A Living Tradition. A heritage talk by Dr. Richard Scriven, UCC, raising funds for students from a refugee background. Friday 23rd January, 7pm at Quaker Meeting House, Summerhill South, T12 XW8R Cork.

Richard Scriven will give a talk on “Holy Wells: A Living Tradition” at the Cork Meeting House on Friday 23 January at 7.00pm. The talk is being given to raise funds for students in Cork from a refugee background. No fee, donations welcome.
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20.01.2026 17:42 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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A new Quaker Worship Group is being formed in County Leitrim. The North West Worship Group plan to meet at 3:00pm on the 2nd Sunday of the month at Kinlough Community Centre, Co. Leitrim F91 T802.
You can contact Rachel Cave (rrc@iol.ie) for more information.
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05.01.2026 17:45 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Are you looking for inspiration for the new year? The EcoQuakers Ireland Committee of Ireland Yearly Meeting aims to support Quakers and Quaker Meetings in their efforts to live peacefully and sustainably. Read more here: quakers-in-ireland.ie/about-us/con...
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29.12.2025 18:30 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Wishing you all a very happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year.
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24.12.2025 17:45 👍 9 🔁 5 💬 1 📌 0
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"Can we draw upon that respect for one another and faith in one another’s potential that will enable the other to feel taller and more capable?" A quote from Barbara Windle.
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21.12.2025 18:15 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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"The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it."

An ecumenical celebration of the coming of light in a time of deep darkness will be held next Thursday at 6pm in the Holy Trinity Church, Cambridge Villas, Rathmines, Dublin 6.

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16.12.2025 16:45 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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The Irish Council of Churches and Irish Inter Church Meeting, along with the Church Leaders, invite you to a creation care conference, to be held at the Canal Court Hotel, Newry.
For more information, visit our website: quakers-in-ireland.ie/2025/12/09/l...
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14.12.2025 19:45 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Quaker House Dublin will be closed from 5pm Wednesday 24th December 2025 and will re-open fully from Monday 5th January 2026. There will be minimal cover in the office over the Christmas period.
We would like to wish all Members and Attenders a happy, safe, and peaceful Christmas and New Year.

12.12.2025 18:45 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Just four months to go before #IYM2026 Ireland Yearly Meeting. Save the date!
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09.12.2025 18:15 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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"Be open to new light from wherever it may come". A quote for this week from 'Quaker Faith and Practice 26.20'.
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04.12.2025 18:30 👍 5 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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A quote on compassion and seeing that of God in others, to bless this new month.
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01.12.2025 18:31 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Irish Eco Quakers, Eco Query 5: Travel.
"Do we mindfully seek to travel in a way that does not harm the Earth, avoiding unnecessary travel by car and aeroplane whenever we can?"
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27.11.2025 18:30 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Join Belfast Friends for their annual Christmas Craft Fair this Saturday from 10am-12pm, at South Belfast Meeting House! There will be handmade crafts, refreshments and tray bakes available, and all proceeds will go towards Quaker Service. Hope to see you there!
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24.11.2025 17:45 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Jingle and Mingle with us on 6th December and help raise funds for a great cause!
This year’s IQFA Sale will take place in Monkstown Quaker Meeting House, Dublin, A94 H9D6 from 11am to 3pm.
We look forward to seeing you then!
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22.11.2025 18:30 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Next week, join Friends from around the world for worship hosted by FWCC Asia West Pacific Section. All are welcome. In Ireland, the Meeting will begin at 7.00am
You can register to participate using this registration link: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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20.11.2025 12:01 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0