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August 19, 2026
August 19, 2026
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In memory of Jacqueline (Jackie) Nelson, who died on 30 July 2026
Jackie was a founding member of the Glencree Centre for Reconciliation going back to those very early days when she and her husband Brian stood in a silent vigil outside the Sinn Fein office in Kevin Street. They were protesting against the car bombs that had exploded on the streets […]
July 29, 2026
July 29, 2026
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From Texas to Glencree: A Return Visit Celebrating Peace and Learning
Glencree was delighted to welcome Professor Andrew Joseph Hill and a group of students from St. Philip’s College, San Antonio, Texas, for a special visit to the Centre. Professor Hill, who was promoted to Professor of Philosophy in 2024 after many years teaching Philosophy and Ethics, first visited Glencree in […]
July 1, 2026
July 1, 2026
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Glencree Centre for Peace and Reconciliation Announces Appointment of New Chief Executive Officer
The Board of Directors of Glencree Centre for Peace and Reconciliation is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Aisling Hearns as the organisation’s new Chief Executive Officer. Dr Hearns will take up the role on 1 July 2026. Announcing the appointment, Tom Arnold, Chair of the Board of Glencree […]
June 19, 2026
June 19, 2026
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Glencree Centre for Peace and Reconciliation Launches NextGen4Peace Project to Empower Leaders in Peacebuilding
Belfast, 10 June 2026 The Glencree Centre for Peace and Reconciliation is delighted to announce the official launch of NextGen4Peace, a new cross-border initiative designed to empower people and communities with the skills, confidence, and networks needed to engage in dialogue, mediation, and conflict resolution. The launch event took place […]
Jackie was a founding member of the Glencree Centre for Reconciliation going back to those very early days when she and her husband Brian stood in a silent vigil outside the Sinn Fein office in Kevin Street. They were protesting against the car bombs that had exploded on the streets of Belfast killing 11 people on what became known as Bloody Friday in July 1972. 
 
Brian could not understand why thousands of Dublin people came out on the streets six months earlier to protest against the 14 killings by the Parachute regiment on Bloody Sunday but there was no similar response to the Bloody Friday killings. He placed an advert in the newspapers inviting people to take part in the vigil. Jackie prepared the placards “Not in my Name”. About 20 people joined Brian and Jackie – including Una O’Higgins O’Malley, Ivor O’Sullivan and Eleonor Wicklow. They became the group Working for Peace who then went on to form the Glencree Centre for Reconciliation in 1974. Brian was the first chairman. 
 
In between those months during 1973, Jackie arranged host families in Dublin to bring children on their own down from Belfast away from the Troubles. She supported her husband Brian in all these early peace efforts and their four daughters enjoyed going up to Glencree. Unfortunately Brian died in 1982 leaving her on her own to raise her family. 
 
We send our condolences to Cathy, Sara, Emma and Alice. We will always remember Jackie’s vision for peace in Ireland and her voluntary commitment to Glencree in those early days based on love for all. 
 
May she rest in peace in the beauty of Heaven’s gardens. 

 

Dedication by Geoffrey Corry
Glencree Board Member 

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August 19, 2026
August 19, 2026
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In memory of Jacqueline (Jackie) Nelson, who died on 30 July 2026
Jackie was a founding member of the Glencree Centre for Reconciliation going back to those very early days when she and her husband Brian stood in a silent vigil outside the Sinn Fein office in Kevin Street. They were protesting against the car bombs that had exploded on the streets […]
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August 4, 2026
August 4, 2026
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Join Our Board and Help Shape the Future of Peacebuilding
The Glencree Centre for Peace and Reconciliation is inviting expressions of interest from individuals who are passionate about peacebuilding, dialogue, social justice, and good governance to join our Board of Directors. As Glencree continues to grow its work across Ireland and internationally, we are seeking committed leaders who can contribute […]
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July 29, 2026
July 29, 2026
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From Texas to Glencree: A Return Visit Celebrating Peace and Learning
Glencree was delighted to welcome Professor Andrew Joseph Hill and a group of students from St. Philip’s College, San Antonio, Texas, for a special visit to the Centre. Professor Hill, who was promoted to Professor of Philosophy in 2024 after many years teaching Philosophy and Ethics, first visited Glencree in […]
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July 26, 2026
July 26, 2026
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New Board Appointments Strengthen Glencree’s Governance for Future Growth
The Glencree Centre for Peace and Reconciliation is delighted to announce the appointment of Brendan Rogers and Ellen Roche to its Board of Directors, reinforcing Glencree’s governance as it enters a new phase of strategic growth across the island of Ireland and internationally. The appointments bring a wealth of expertise […]
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July 14, 2026
July 14, 2026
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Celebrating Bastille Day and the friendship between France and Ireland
The Glencree Centre for Peace and Reconciliation was delighted to attend the Bastille Day celebrations hosted by H.E. Ms Céline Place, Ambassador of France to Ireland, and Mr Tancrède de La Morinerie, in the gardens of the Residence of France in Dublin. It was a wonderful opportunity to mark France’s […]
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July 7, 2026
July 7, 2026
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We are Recruiting: Monitoring & Evaluation/Assistant Programme Manager
Monitoring & Evaluation/Assistant Programme Manager (FT) PEACEPLUS Programme Area 1.3 Building Positive Relations Background 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. Founded in 1974 in response […]
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July 1, 2026
July 1, 2026
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Glencree Centre for Peace and Reconciliation Announces Appointment of New Chief Executive Officer
The Board of Directors of Glencree Centre for Peace and Reconciliation is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Aisling Hearns as the organisation’s new Chief Executive Officer. Dr Hearns will take up the role on 1 July 2026. Announcing the appointment, Tom Arnold, Chair of the Board of Glencree […]
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June 24, 2026
June 24, 2026
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Thank You, Naoimh: A Lasting Legacy of Peace and Reconciliation
After eight years of dedicated service as CEO of The Glencree Centre for Peace and Reconciliation, we would like to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to Naoimh for her exceptional leadership, warmth, compassion, and unwavering commitment to peace and reconciliation. Over the past eight years, Naoimh has guided Glencree […]
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June 19, 2026
June 19, 2026
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Glencree Centre for Peace and Reconciliation Launches NextGen4Peace Project to Empower Leaders in Peacebuilding
Belfast, 10 June 2026 The Glencree Centre for Peace and Reconciliation is delighted to announce the official launch of NextGen4Peace, a new cross-border initiative designed to empower people and communities with the skills, confidence, and networks needed to engage in dialogue, mediation, and conflict resolution. The launch event took place […]
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May 17, 2026
May 17, 2026
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We Are Hiring: Programme Outreach Coordinator – NextGen4Peace Project
Programme Outreach Co-Ordinator (FT) PEACEPLUS Programme Area 1.3 Building Positive Relations Background 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. Founded in 1974 in response to the […]
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May 13, 2026
May 13, 2026
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Glencree Continues to Support Women Living in Direct Provision Through the Hope and Ambition Project
Glencree Centre for Peace & Reconciliation continues to support women living in Direct Provision through its Hope and Ambition Project. Monthly women’s group meetings bring together wellness practices and creative activities to encourage peer support, connection, and shared experiences. At Clondalkin Towers today, participants expressed their hopes and aspirations for […]
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May 8, 2026
May 8, 2026
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To Honour the Life and Contribution of our Founding Member, Col. Fred O’Callaghan
Even though he was a member of the Irish Army, Fred became committed to the peace efforts of the Glencree Centre particularly during the 1970’s and 1980’s. Sometimes he had to keep quiet in his professional life about this involvement. We all got to know him when he was a […]
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August 19, 2026
August 19, 2026
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In memory of Jacqueline (Jackie) Nelson, who died on 30 July 2026

Jackie was a founding member of the Glencree Centre for Reconciliation going back to those very early days when she and her husband Brian stood in a silent vigil outside the Sinn Fein office in Kevin Street. They were protesting against the car bombs that had exploded on the streets […]
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August 4, 2026
August 4, 2026
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Join Our Board and Help Shape the Future of Peacebuilding

The Glencree Centre for Peace and Reconciliation is inviting expressions of interest from individuals who are passionate about peacebuilding, dialogue, social justice, and good governance to join our Board of Directors. As Glencree continues to grow its work across Ireland and internationally, we are seeking committed leaders who can contribute […]
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July 29, 2026
July 29, 2026
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From Texas to Glencree: A Return Visit Celebrating Peace and Learning

Glencree was delighted to welcome Professor Andrew Joseph Hill and a group of students from St. Philip’s College, San Antonio, Texas, for a special visit to the Centre. Professor Hill, who was promoted to Professor of Philosophy in 2024 after many years teaching Philosophy and Ethics, first visited Glencree in […]
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July 26, 2026
July 26, 2026
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New Board Appointments Strengthen Glencree’s Governance for Future Growth

The Glencree Centre for Peace and Reconciliation is delighted to announce the appointment of Brendan Rogers and Ellen Roche to its Board of Directors, reinforcing Glencree’s governance as it enters a new phase of strategic growth across the island of Ireland and internationally. The appointments bring a wealth of expertise […]
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July 14, 2026
July 14, 2026
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Celebrating Bastille Day and the friendship between France and Ireland

The Glencree Centre for Peace and Reconciliation was delighted to attend the Bastille Day celebrations hosted by H.E. Ms Céline Place, Ambassador of France to Ireland, and Mr Tancrède de La Morinerie, in the gardens of the Residence of France in Dublin. It was a wonderful opportunity to mark France’s […]
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July 7, 2026
July 7, 2026
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We are Recruiting: Monitoring & Evaluation/Assistant Programme Manager

Monitoring & Evaluation/Assistant Programme Manager (FT) PEACEPLUS Programme Area 1.3 Building Positive Relations Background 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. Founded in 1974 in response […]
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July 1, 2026
July 1, 2026
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Glencree Centre for Peace and Reconciliation Announces Appointment of New Chief Executive Officer

The Board of Directors of Glencree Centre for Peace and Reconciliation is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Aisling Hearns as the organisation’s new Chief Executive Officer. Dr Hearns will take up the role on 1 July 2026. Announcing the appointment, Tom Arnold, Chair of the Board of Glencree […]
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June 24, 2026
June 24, 2026
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Thank You, Naoimh: A Lasting Legacy of Peace and Reconciliation

After eight years of dedicated service as CEO of The Glencree Centre for Peace and Reconciliation, we would like to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to Naoimh for her exceptional leadership, warmth, compassion, and unwavering commitment to peace and reconciliation. Over the past eight years, Naoimh has guided Glencree […]
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June 19, 2026
June 19, 2026
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Glencree Centre for Peace and Reconciliation Launches NextGen4Peace Project to Empower Leaders in Peacebuilding

Belfast, 10 June 2026 The Glencree Centre for Peace and Reconciliation is delighted to announce the official launch of NextGen4Peace, a new cross-border initiative designed to empower people and communities with the skills, confidence, and networks needed to engage in dialogue, mediation, and conflict resolution. The launch event took place […]
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May 17, 2026
May 17, 2026
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We Are Hiring: Programme Outreach Coordinator – NextGen4Peace Project

Programme Outreach Co-Ordinator (FT) PEACEPLUS Programme Area 1.3 Building Positive Relations Background 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. Founded in 1974 in response to the […]
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May 13, 2026
May 13, 2026
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Glencree Continues to Support Women Living in Direct Provision Through the Hope and Ambition Project

Glencree Centre for Peace & Reconciliation continues to support women living in Direct Provision through its Hope and Ambition Project. Monthly women’s group meetings bring together wellness practices and creative activities to encourage peer support, connection, and shared experiences. At Clondalkin Towers today, participants expressed their hopes and aspirations for […]
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May 8, 2026
May 8, 2026
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To Honour the Life and Contribution of our Founding Member, Col. Fred O’Callaghan

Even though he was a member of the Irish Army, Fred became committed to the peace efforts of the Glencree Centre particularly during the 1970’s and 1980’s. Sometimes he had to keep quiet in his professional life about this involvement. We all got to know him when he was a […]
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