IOM Ireland

07/04/2026

Ireland’s health system relies enormously on migrant workers. More than 40% of doctors and 54% of nurses practicing in Ireland trained abroad.

This is a chance to recognize the vital role they play in sustaining healthcare across the country.

Tet was part of the first generation of Filipino nurses recruited in Ireland and has spent over two decades caring for patients. Her story reflects the long-term contribution of migrant workers and illustrates how Ireland’s health system has evolved over time.

Read the full story here: https://ireland.iom.int/news/health-system-shaped-migration

06/04/2026

“Friends, family, wellbeing and mental health”, that is what Sanctuary Runners Ireland means for people who arrive in the country, often facing hardships and without a support network around them.

With more than 40 groups in Ireland, Sanctuary Runners brings together people seeking asylum, refugees, migrants and local communities through running and shared activity. But their mission goes far beyond that: creating opportunities for integration, building strong communities, making people feel welcome, and helping them settle into life in Ireland.

“The support for the Sanctuary Runners shows how welcoming Ireland actually is, despite the people who shout otherwise. 99% of people in Ireland are welcoming,” shared one participant.

On this International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, IOM Ireland celebrates the power of sport as a universal language that transcends cultural and linguistic barriers, reduces isolation, and creates spaces for integration and solidarity.

https://ireland.iom.int/stories/building-bridges-and-breaking-barriers-ireland-one-race-time

08/03/2026

➡️Rights. Justice. Action. ⬅️ On this International Women's Day, we were reminded that safety is the foundation for everything.

Migrant and diaspora women are strengthening economies, supporting communities through remittances, and leading solutions in countries of origin and destination alike.

And to unlock that potential, migration pathways must be safe, they must be regular, and they must be fair.

24/02/2026

Four years since the escalation of the war in Ukraine, over 9 million people in affected areas face the direct impacts of war, with access to electricity, health care, and safe shelter remaining fragile. Sustained humanitarian support is critical.

In Ireland, over 84,000 Ukrainians are now building new lives. Throughout this time, IOM Ireland, alongside partners, has been there to support those affected and continues to provide assistance.

21/02/2026

Languages travel with people, and today, on International Mother Tongue Day, IOM celebrates the linguistic richness that migrants bring, and recognizes the challenges of integrating into new local contexts.

In 2025, IOM Ireland's cultural mediators supported international protection applicants in 21 languages, creating a bridge between languages and cultures to make the asylum process more accessible and fair.

06/02/2026

“It’s not about losing a job or an apartment. It’s about people.” When war began in Ukraine, Olga lost what mattered most. In her story, she reflects how a warm welcome to Ireland helped her rebuild her life, personally and professionally.

Watch Olga’s story here:

“A fresh breeze from Ireland”Having arrived from Ukraine in 2022, Olga’s story is a compelling account of her beginnings in Ireland and how a warm welcome en...

05/02/2026

In the 12 months to April 2025, over 13,500 Irish people emigrated to Australia, most of them under 35 years old.

Matthew’s story shows the trials and tribulations of setting up a new life having migrated to Australia. As a doctor, he explores how his profound experiences around life and death have shaped his journey and how community support is vital to migrants all over the world.

Explore Matthew’s story here:

Belonging and the call of homeJoin Matthew as he grapples with the trials and tribulations of setting up a new life having migrated to Australia, an emigrati...

05/02/2026

Arriving in Ireland as a baby, Jamalida is a Rohingya refugee who had known only Ireland until she visited her birthplace, the world’s largest refugee camp, located in Bangladesh.

Caught between places and identities, her story is an emotional reminder of how memory and belonging shape who we become. As her grandfather told her: “A tree doesn’t forget its roots.”

Do not miss her full story:

“A tree doesn’t forget its roots”Arriving in Ireland as a baby, Jamalida is a Rohingya refugee who had only known Ireland her whole life until she visited he...

04/02/2026

“I know very little about the place I was born,” says Allen, born in India, raised in Dubai, and now living in Dublin.

From family stories to his own journeys, Allen reflects on identity and heritage, showing that migration is not about losing your roots, but finding new ways to connect to them.

Allen’s story here:

“The place where I was born”Now living in Ireland, Allen grew up in Dubai but is from India. Troubled with how little he knows of his birthplace, he vividly ...

04/02/2026

Ireland has a long tradition of storytelling, and migration continues to shape it with voices of resilience and hope.

Latifa’s story tells of an impossible choice no parent should face: stay with your child and risk death, or leave in the hope of reunion. Through her powerful voice, Latifa reveals the true human cost of displacement.

Discover her story here:

“An alive mother is better than a dead one”Forced to leave Afghanistan, Latifa’s story is an account of any parent's worst nightmare: To remain with your chi...

03/02/2026

19/12/2025

This year’s International Migrants Day explored the theme “My Great Story: Cultures and Development,” highlighting the power of human mobility to enrich cultures and support development.

To mark the occasion, the IOM Ireland Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) team organised a week of activities at the Citywest reception centre. From painting and storytelling sessions to sporting activities and cultural performances, the week painted a picture of migration as a story of resilience and hope.

The events served as a reminder of migration’s ability to promote progress, preserve heritage, and inspire creativity.

https://ireland.iom.int/news/international-migrants-day-2025-celebrations-citywest