Save the date of this year's #IQFA sale! It will take place this time next month, on 5th December, at Monkstown Meeting House in Dublin. All are welcome. For more information on the great work that IQFA does, visit their website: iqfa.net #QuakersIreland #Quakers #FaithInAction
Quakers in Ireland
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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.
In the manner of Early Friends, we gather for a prolonged period of silent reflection, remaining in waiting worship for 3 hours. An extended Meeting for Worship will be held at Waterford Meeting House on Saturday October 3 during 2.00-5.30pm. #QuakersIreland #Quakers #FaithInAction #SilentWorship
A series of interviews with Irish Quakers in Dublin and Waterford will air on Friday, 2nd October at 7pm. This date has been chosen by the producers to coincide with World Quaker Day, Sunday 4th October. Once aired, it may be available via RTE Player. #Quakers #QuakersIreland #FaithInAction
An extract from the poem 'Beannacht' ('Blessing' in Irish) by the Irish poet, author, priest, and Hegelian philosopher, John O’Donohue (1956-2008). #Quakers #QuakersIreland #FaithInAction
The next of monthly silent vigil for peace at Limerick Quaker Meeting will take place on Saturday 19th Aug from 2.00 – 3.00pm. Please feel free to invite others to share this time of holding an intention for peace in silence together. #Quakers #QuakersIreland #FaithInAction #PeaceTestimony
Another quote this month from American Quaker, educator and writer, Thomas Raymond Kelly (1893 – 1941). #Quakers #QuakersIreland #FaithInAction
The annual historical lecture will take place on Wednesday 30 September at 7pm in the National Maritime Museum, Dun Laoghaire. The lecture is entitled ‘Lighting the Sea, the John R Wigham story.’ #QuakersIreland #Quakers #FaithInAction
A quote from Thomas Raymond Kelly (1893–1941), an American Quaker educator. He taught and wrote on the subject of mysticism. His books are widely read, especially by people interested in spirituality. #Quakers #QuakersIreland #Prayer #FaithInAction
For World Quaker Day this year FWCC is holding a massive global online worship meeting, lasting 8+ hours, themed Let Peace Be Among Us. Each hour of worship will be hosted by a different part of the world. #Quakers #QuakersIreland #FaithInAction #PeaceTestimony
William Penn (1644-1718) was an English writer, theologian, religious thinker, and influential Quaker who founded the Province of Pennsylvania. #Quakers #QuakersIreland #FaithInAction
'Sojourner Truth House' is a small, community-based house of hospitality in Calais, France, offering a place of welcome, rest, safety, and dignity to women and children navigating displacement along the UK-France border, together with those accompanying them. #QuakersIreland #Quakers #FaithInAction
Abrahan Shackleton was a man with a sensitive conscience who endeavoured to live what he believed to be true as a Member of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). The talk will consider Shackleton’s legacy and its pertinence today. #QuakersIreland #Quakers #FaithInAction
Irish Friends joined European and Middle East Young Friends (EMEYF) and the FWCC Europe and Middle East Section @fwcc_emes at the All Age Gathering at Haus Altenberg, Germany from 8-15 August 2026. #QuakersIreland #Quakers #FaithInAction #FWCC #EMES
Dublin Monthly Meeting Peace Committee has a deep concern following the publication of a United Nations report by Francesca Albanese, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories: www.un.org/unispal/docu... #Quakers #QuakersIreland #FaithInAction #PeaceTestimony
You are invited to set time aside on the third Saturday of each month, when the Limerick Meeting House will be open for an hour from 2.00-3.00pm for those who wish to join others silently “sitting for peace”. #Quakers #QuakersIreland #FaithInAction #PeaceTestimony
Temple Hill Committee is organising a work party at the Burial Ground on August 15 10.30-12.30, and welcome Friends to come along and help with various tasks around the grounds. Coffee and tea will be available, please bring your own mug. Please bring gardening gloves and wear appropriate clothing.
A burst water main occurred on Sunday night in Enniscorthy, with photos showing a large stream of water cascading down the downhill areas of the Shannon, Springvalley, and surrounding areas. This didn’t spare the Enniscorthy Meeting House: www.independent.ie/county/wexfo... #Quaker #QuakersIreland
Join this fundraising concert for Newtown School at Courthouse Arts Centre in Tinahely, Wicklow, tomorrow, 7:30 to 10pm. Doors open at 7pm. To book tickets see Arts Centre website: www.courthousearts.ie/whats-on-eve... #QuakersIreland #Quakers #FaithInAction
A thought-provoking quote from Carolyn Treadway, a Quaker therapist, pastoral counselor, social worker, and life coach. She “speaks for Earth” however she can—as a climate leader and mentor (trained by Al Gore and the Climate Reality Project). #Quakers #QuakersIreland #FaithInAction
Guided Tours of Temple Hill Burial Ground take place as part of the Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Summer of Heritage on Tuesdays at 3.00pm. The tour of the Burial Ground will conclude with a short talk in the Meeting House. Total duration 60 minutes. All are welcome. #Quakers #QuakersIreland
Dublin Monthly Meeting Peace Committee plans to hold another Silent Quaker Peace Witness this Saturday July 25 from 11.30am to 12.30pm, outside the gates of St Stephen’s Green at the top of Grafton St, Dublin. For more information, visit our website. #Quakers #QuakersIreland #FaithInAction #Peace
You can find more information about this opportunity on our website: quakers-in-ireland.ie/2026/07/06/q... #Quakers #QuakersIreland #FaithInAction
Around 20 people took part in the Quaker contingent at Dublin Pride on 27th June, walking together behind a rainbow banner reading “Quakers – peace, equality, community.” Read more on our website: quakers-in-ireland.ie/2026/07/06/n... #QuakersIreland #Quakers #FaithInAction #Livingthetestimonies
St. Mochua’s Historical Society host an event at the Timahoe Quaker Burial Ground in Co. Kildare on July 4, 2026 at 2.30pm, to honour the contributions made by Quakers in the local area. After a historic panel, an Oak tree planted. All are welcome to attend. #Quakers #QuakersIreland #FaithInAction
QCEA is launching a new book, “Voices of Peace” online, from 5-6pm today. For more details and registration, visit our website: quakers-in-ireland.ie/2026/06/20/q... #Quakers #QuakersIreland #FaithInAction
Restorative Practices Ireland is delighted to host an online conversation with Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) Ireland on July 1 from 12-1. #Quakers #QuakersIreland #FaithInAction
Here are some more pieces from the exhibition of students' artworks at #IYM2026. The artworks are interesting as they reflect, in nuanced ways, the tensions and pressures, as well as the present and future interests of these young minds. #Quakers #QuakersIreland #FaithInAction #PeaceTestimony
More pieces by the students of Ramallah Friends School. This exhibition was undertaken with the permission of the students, the parents, and the Principal of RFS, Rania Mayeeh. #Quakers #QuakersIreland #FaithInAction #PeaceTestimony
Arising from her time at Ramallah Friends School in 24/25, Jenny Haughton exhibited artworks by the school's students at #IYM2026. The RFS art teacher, Elizabeth Tesdell, also Quaker, selected and transferred these images, which were then printed and mounted for display at Ireland Yearly Meeting.
On the third Saturday of each month the Limerick Meeting House opens for an hour for “sitting for peace”. The next of these monthly silent vigils for peace will take place on Saturday 20th June from 2.00 – 3.00pm. #Quakers #QuakersIreland #FaithInAction #PeaceTestimony