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Dr Kerim Balci during a Common Ground conversation

18 August 2026

Facilitating Meaningful Dialogue in Ireland: A Conversation with Dr Kerim Balci

As part of The Common Ground series, Éire Dialogue had the pleasure of welcoming Dr Kerim Balci, a respected scholar, writer, community organiser, and experienced dialogue practitioner. Dr Balci is Director of the Centre for Risale & Hizmet Studies at Respect Graduate School in the United States, where he also teaches on subjects including Islamic thought, hermeneutics, and the writings of Bediuzzaman Said Nursi and Fethullah Gülen. He has also contributed to dialogue work in Europe and the UK t…

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17 February 2026

Statement on the Arson Attack at the Mosque in Limerick

Statement on the Arson Attack at the Mosque in Limerick We are deeply saddened and concerned by the recent arson attack on the mosque and Islamic Cultural Centre in Limerick. The incident, in which a petrol bomb was reportedly thrown into the building during the night, has caused understandable fear and distress within the local […]

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24 November 2025

Empowering Young People Through Experience: Our Erasmus+ Collaboration and Tech Industry Field Trips

Empowering Young People Through Experience: Our Erasmus+ Collaboration and Tech Industry Field Trips At Éire Dialogue, we have always believed that empowering young people begins with opening doors, doors to knowledge, to new cultures, to opportunities, and to real-world experiences that can shape their future. As part of that mission, we work closely with schools, […]

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22 April 2025

Statement from Éire Dialogue on the Passing of Pope Francis

Statement from Éire Dialogue on the Passing of Pope Francis We at Éire Dialogue are deeply saddened by the passing of Pope Francis. A tireless advocate for the poor, the marginalized, and the dialogue between faiths, Pope Francis embodied a vision of global compassion and unity. His leadership called us to meet one another not […]

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20 November 2024

A New Chapter: Eire Dialogue Opens Its Dialogue Centre

A New Chapter: Eire Dialogue Opens Its Dialogue Centre We are thrilled to announce the opening of our brand-new Dialogue Centre at Eire Dialogue, marking an exciting milestone in our ongoing journey to foster understanding, connection, and cooperation across communities. Established in 2010 in Dublin by a diverse group of Irish Muslims, Eire Dialogue was […]

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6 November 2024

A REFLECTION ON THE DEATH OF M. FETHULLAH GULEN

A REFLECTION ON THE DEATH OF M. FETHULLAH GULEN I have been deeply saddened by the death of M. Fethullah Gulen. It is as if one has lost a friend. I have been on a journey with Fethullah Gulen since I was introduced to his writings and thought by members of the Turkish community in […]

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