The legacy of violent conflict continues to impact everyday life and has yet to be adequately addressed by political processes. This is most acutely felt by the victims and survivors who are still searching for truth, acknowledgement and accountability.
Glencree provides safe, supported spaces for individuals and groups suffering past and current trauma to share their experiences, express their views, be heard and have their pain acknowledged. These difficult, often painful conversations are essential to healing and the wider process of reconciliation.
While most of Glencree’s legacy dialogues and meetings with individuals and communities are confidential, one example that can be shared - with the agreement of all participants - was the hosting of relatives of those who lost their lives in the Birmingham Pub Bombings. This three-day programme provided a safe, supported space for dialogue and reflection, where participants could share their experiences, seek answers and explore the possibility of healing.
Another recent strand of Glencree’s legacy work brought together descendants of five leaders killed during the Irish Civil War to reflect on the legacy of the Anglo-Irish Treaty and the conflict that followed. This dialogue created a respectful, inclusive space to acknowledge the intergenerational impact of conflict. As one of Glencree’s more public legacy engagements, it highlights how dialogue can support understanding, connection and healing in the aftermath of historical conflict.
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