Friends at #IYM2026

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Brian Maguire delivering this year's Public Lecture entitled "Events From the Real World" at #IYM2026 and IYM Clerk, Will Haire, introducing Brian.
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Bronwen Haire and Niamh Hardiman clerking the Ministry & Oversight Session: “Simple, Radical, Spiritual” at this year's Ireland Yearly Meeting!
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Many thanks to artist Brian Maguire for sharing his paintings and experiences with us for the #IYM2026 Public Lecture. Approx 150 people both in-person and online listened to the thought provoking talk entitled Events from The Real World.

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four young Friends photographed sitting in the sun on the steps in front of the Dominican Retreat Centre, Tallaght, at I.M.M. 2026.

Young Friends enjoying the sun at #IYM2026

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Friends gathered at #IYM2026

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An incredible opportunity to be part of history. Have an opinion? Have a say

Don’t be a stepping stone for war In the face of escalating war, Hannah Brock Womack shares how to keep pushing back against the idea that conflict is inevitable.

"This war was not inevitable. It was a calculated choice by people with power who believe that might is right. Our experience of God teaches us that this is wrong."

@peace-campaigns.quaker.org.uk explains why we need to keep saying no to war. www.quaker.org.uk/blog/don-t-b...

Join Will Haire as he explores the history of the small but enduring Belfast Quaker Community and their ever evolving approach to the tenet "Let your lives speak" Frederick St Meeting House Sunday 1st March 2026 from 3 - 4pm Images of the Meeting House and Will Haire

On Sun 1st March from 3 - 4pm, Will Haire will give a talk entitled “From Stewardship to Public Service: The Journey of Belfast Quakers”, exploring the history of the Belfast Quaker Community. The talk will take place in person at Frederick St Meeting House, BT1 2LW and will be free of charge.

Susanna - lovely to hear from you! Best wishes for a more peaceful 2026!

If you are in the Leitrim/ Donegal area you will be really welcome to join us!

If you are in the Leitrim/ Donegal area you will be really welcome to join us!

Glad to see the representative of the Quakers at Catherine Connolly’s #inauguration ripping gently into politicians.

No Quaker would ever use the expression, but basically she asked the politicians present to stop
“Smearing the BeJaysus” out of refugees seeking safety in Ireland.

A good day.

Denise Gabuzda represented Quakers in Ireland today at the Inauguration of Catherine Connolly.

Pleased to see radio astronomer from UCC, Denise Gabuzda, speak on behalf of the quakers at the inauguration of Cathleen Connolly as 10th president of Ireland! #Quakers #aras25 #Astronomy

Israeli forces kill 74 Palestinians, wound 265 over the last 24 hours: Health Ministry <article data-history-node-id="429278" about="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-forces-kill-74-palestinians-wound-265-over-last-24-hours-health" class="live-blog-update default clearfix"> <h2> <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-forces-kill-74-palestinians-wound-265-over-last-24-hours-health" rel="bookmark"> <span class="field field-title">Israeli forces kill 74 Palestinians, wound 265 over the last 24 hours: Health Ministry</span> </a> </h2> <div class="content"> <div class="field field-field-text"><p>The Palestinian Health Ministry confirmed that Israeli forces have killed at least 74 Palestinians and wounded 265 others across the Gaza Strip over the last 24 hours.&nbsp;</p> <p>The Ministry noted that Israeli troops killed 17 people and wounded 89 others, while attempting to reach humanitarian aid.&nbsp;</p> </div> </div> </article>

Israeli forces kill 74 Palestinians, wound 265 over the last 24 hours: Health Ministry - www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-upda...

We have to call this out to stop the horrors in Gaza and the West Bank

Renewed push for EU-level sanctions on Israel over Gaza bombardment Foreign ministers of Sweden and Netherlands call for suspension of EU-Israel trade deal

Renewed push for EU-level sanctions on Israel over Gaza bombardment

www.irishtimes.com/world/middle...

Irish Central Bank will no longer approve Israeli bonds The latest bond prospectus issued by Israel has been approved by Luxembourg and not the Central Bank in Ireland.

Irish Central Bank will no longer approve Israeli war bonds

Welfare is not a competition – both young and old need protecting from poverty

The benefits system is often pitched as a battle between young and old. Independent Age's Joanna Elson says no one should be in poverty

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Protesters gathered today outside Truro Cathedral in Cornwall, holding signs reading "I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action."

Similar demonstrations also took place across the UK, including in London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Bristol, and Derry.

This time next year, Friends of all ages are invited to join an All Age Gathering of Friends in Europe and the Middle East (EMES) in August 2026 at Haus Altenberg! We hope you can join!
Contact AAG2026@fwccemes.org if you have any questions.

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A screenshot of a Written Parliamentary Question submitted by Carla Denyer MP. The text of the question reads: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 11 June 2025 to Question 56822 on Israel: Military Aid, if he will make it his policy to stop this training. Below this is text reading: Due for answer in 3 days (by 16 June 2025)

A screenshot of a written parliamentary question from Rachael Maskell MP, which reads: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when the last time was that a member of the Israel Defense Forces was trained by the UK armed forces. And the answer from Luke Pollard MP, which reads: As part of routine Defence engagement with Israel, the UK is currently training a limited number of Israel Defense Forces personnel on UK-based training courses.

This week a question from @rachaelmaskell.bsky.social revealed that the UK is training Israeli soldiers - making us actively complicit in the Israeli government's genocide in Gaza. I've asked the Defence Secretary if he'll put a stop to this - there is no excuse for letting this go on.

Yep.

New to Quakers? - Woodbrooke Welcome to our website. Woodbrooke has helped people to explore the different aspects of living as a Quaker for over 100 years. We offer introductory

New to Quakers?

Woodbrooke offers courses that cover the basics of Quakerism and many more specific courses on what it means to live the Quaker way.

Quakers are a fluid and open community.

Online worship, like all Quaker worship, is open to anyone.

www.woodbrooke.org.uk/worship/new-...

Today's Daily Quaker Message. Read the full quote: dailyquaker.com

Dublin Monthly Meeting Peace Committee plans to hold another Silent Quaker Peace Witness on Saturday May 3 from 11.30am to 12.30pm, outside the gates of St Stephen’s Green at the top of Grafton St, Dublin. All are welcome.
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Greetings from #IYM2025 @ Friends' School Lisburn @quakerireland.bsky.social