Responding to injustice in the world caused by war and other violent conflict
There are many extreme dangers associated with the war in Ukraine, some too obvious to refer to, but the danger of groupthink around the war is one that is perhaps not sufficiently in some people’s awareness. Groupthink is a phenomenon that occurs when a group of people make irrational or non-optimal decisions spurred by the urge…Continue reading Good Friday Agreement reminds us war can end when peacemaking begins
As the war in Ukraine enters its second year, growing more vicious and destructive with each passing day, it is increasingly clear that it is a war in which there are no winners (except the weapons industry)
This year, for the first time, Ireland holds an official holiday to honour Brigid – a woman of peace and a carer for the planet.
On February 1st, Brigid of Kildare joined members of the anti-war alliance StoP (Swords to Ploughshares) to deliver a St. Brigid Cross
Join us on February 4th, back in the beautiful Solas Bhríde Centre, Kildare town for the 30th Féile Bríde event with great music, inspirational speakers, discussion, conversations and more.
A Force for Good? Reflections on Neutrality and the Future of Irish Defence will be launched in Dáil Éireann on Wednesday, November 30th at 6.30pm.
Peace groups will protest at the Irish Government’s Arms Fair to be held at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, on Thursday, October 6th
Thank you for the invitation to make a submission for the White Paper on Enterprise. We look forward to positive engagement with the process. The White Paper can draw on our resilient history, and the wealth of culture and ingenuity within our shared island’s diverse communities.
The war in Ukraine has continued for nearly half a year with the shocking consequences clear for all to see: the deaths of innocent civilians; the destruction of homes and cities; the hundreds of thousands driven from their homes as refugees. And of course this is just one of the wars currently waging as more…Continue reading “Who are we afraid will invade us?”
We are deeply saddened by the death of our good friend and colleague Bruce Kent. Bruce was an extraordinary and inspirational figure who dedicated practically his entire life to the cause of promoting peace and opposing war.