In 1937, the well known American Quaker Rufus M Jones wrote  “…I have become a good deal disillusioned over ‘big’ conferences and large gatherings. I pin my hopes to quiet processes and small circles, in which vital and transformative events take place.” It is in the spirit of these words that you are invited to ..read more

This short video about the environmental impacts of food waste was recorded during the Special Interest Group “Food for Thought” held online as part of Ireland Yearly Meeting 2023. The Special Interest Group was organised by EcoQuakers Ireland, and the video is narrated by Ann Lacey. The video will remain available on the quakers.ie website under “Exploring ..read more

The latest FWCC EMES newsletter is now available ..read more

You can find information about how some British Friends are putting their faith into action in the January 2025 BYM Faith in Action Newsletter ..read more

The Ireland Yearly Meeting Peace Committee has organised an Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) Workshop on 7-9 March at Quaker House Dublin. The workshop will be led by facilitators of the Alternatives to Violence Project Ireland. Participants will complete their basic level training. The workshop is free to attend and funding is available to assist ..read more

Peter W. Lamb will give a presentation on the Exhibition and Lecture Series on the Irish Quaker Tradition presented in the Lexicon Library during Autumn 2024 at a Churchtown Coffee Morning on Wednesday 5th February during 10.30-21.00. You can find more information, including the Zoom link for joining online in this flyer ..read more

The letter below from Tim Gee, the General Secretary of the Friends World Committee for Consultation (FWCC), provides details on how to register for the online Memorial Meeting in memory our Friend Simon. C. Lamb, organised by FWCC. The Memorial Meeting will take place on Saturday, 8th February at 3pm GMT (3pm Irish Time). FWCC have requested ..read more

A pre-recorded interview with the Clerk of Ireland Yearly Meeting, Will Haire, was aired on Newtalk FM earlier today, 23th of January 2025. This interview is part of a series the station is doing on various faiths/religions in Ireland. A link to the Podcast of the recorded interview is available here: https://www.newstalk.com/podcasts/highlights-from-lunchtime-live/religion-in-ireland-quakerism ..read more

Ireland Yearly Meeting will be held on 25 – 27 April 2025 at Friends School Lisburn. Ireland Junior Yearly Meeting will be held just before, on 17 – 21 April 2025 at a venue to be determined. Information about accommodation, submitting proposals and the Public Lecture is available by clicking on the IYM 2025 banner ..read more

Junior Yearly Meeting (JYM) is a gathering of young Friends and any young people interested in Quakerism in Ireland aged 13-18. We come together to meet, discuss, debate, and learn together. There are many social activities, too, such as workshops, a decathlon, a fancy dress banquet, and a concert.  JYM 2025 will be held 17-21 April ..read more