What does the Glencree Centre do?
The Glencree Centre for Peace & Reconciliation works with individuals and groups to transform conflict, promote reconciliation, encourage healthy relationships and build sustainable peace. We are an Irish-based, independent, non-governmental organisation.
Where is Glencree?
Wicklow Mountains
Glencree (Irish: Gleann Crà from the older Gleann Criothach, which translates as Valley of the Shaking Bog) is a valley in the Wicklow Mountains in eastern Ireland. It is the third-closest valley in the mountains to Dublin city, the first being Glencullen and the second Glenasmole.
What does the Glencree Centre for peace and reconciliation do?
The Glencree Centre for Peace and Reconciliation is a non-governmental charitable organisation located in the Republic of Ireland. Its goal is to promote peace and reconciliation within and between communities through facilitated dialogue and learning. It was founded as a response to the Troubles and its aftermath.
Who runs the Glencree Centre?
Glencree Centre for Peace and Reconciliation
| Founded | 1974 |
|---|---|
| Services | facilitating dialogues, peace education, peace-building, etc |
| Fields | reconciliation, peace-building, building community |
| Key people | Naoimh McNamee (CEO), Eamon Rafter (Learning Coordinator), Pat Fleming (Caretaker) |
| Website | http://www.glencree.ie/ |
When did Glencree Centre for peace and reconciliation start?
A centre for peace and reconciliation since 1974, yet the early history of Glencree is marked by rebellion, famine and war. Glencree focuses on transforming conflict, promoting reconciliation, encouraging healthy relationships and building sustainable peace.
Which is the only Peace Centre in Ireland?
We specialise in inclusive dialogue, mediation, negotiation and peace education. As the Republic of Ireland’s only peace centre, and through our role in the peace process, Glencree is uniquely qualified within the international peace building community to transform conflict.
Where is the Glencree Centre in Dublin located?
The Glencree Centre is nestled in the Wicklow Mountains just over 20kms from Dublin city centre.
What does the Peace IV project in Ireland do?
Our Peace IV project focuses on the legacy of conflict through dialogue and sustained contact between victims/survivors and those perceived to have inflicted harm upon them. Our Intercultural and Refugee Programme aims to make Ireland a more welcoming and inclusive place, with respect for all ethnic, faith and cultural backgrounds.