Sanctuary Runners CSO says current strategy is 'unrealistic, unfair and places no responsibility on the wider community.'

Sanctuary Runners believes its team may break a record for the number of international protection applicants to run a marathon.

“People in Cork are just the best in the world, they are so kind and they are very welcoming people"

Cork grown Sanctuary Runners is launching a new first-of-its-kind initiative to bring locals together with refugees and migrants, through open sea swimming.

The Rebel Run, in partnership with Cork Sports Partnership, will take place at the Munster Technological University (MTU) campus in Bishopstown on Sunday.

Sanctuary Runners, the solidarity through sport movement which was first established in Cork three years ago, has recorded exceptional benefits for of the initiative.