SANCTUARY Runners from Letterkenny and Buncrana attended the third Global Solidarity Run in Dublin last Sunday.
They joined a group of over 700 Sanctuary Runners from all over Ireland.
People from all nationalities were there, including people who have been forcibly displaced, and local Irish people in a vibrant celebration of friendship and solidarity.
The Sport Ireland Campus in Dublin was a sea of blue with people meeting other Sanctuary Runners groups for the first time and reconnecting with old friends.
It was not only a 5k run or walk, but there was a feeling of positivity and pride as everyone danced and sang in the gorgeous sunshine.
The President of Ireland, Catherine Connolly, who is also Patron of Sanctuary Runners, opened the event.
Kelly Bonner of Letterkenny Sanctuary Runners was thrilled to attend Sunday’s event.
She said: “Our group would not have missed this.
“The atmosphere was really joyful and happy.
“It was very moving to see so many people here from all over Ireland and beyond.
“We won’t forget it.”
President Catherine Connolly was welcomed by Donegal woman and chief of Sanctuary Runners Anna Pringle.