Review of the lecture in Kennedy Institute by Sheelagh Brady, Security Analyst.
Review of Shaykh Umar Al-Qadri’s talk at the Annual Kennedy Memorial Lecture in Kennedy Institute of Conflict Intervention, Maynooth University October 2015 By Sheelagh Brady, Security Analyst, SAR Consultancy @SbradyInt @SAR_Consultancy www.sarconint.com Having travelled and lived in a number of Islamic countries, each differing in feeling and form, I have had the pleasure […]
CEO IMPIC delivers Annual Kennedy Memorial Lecture in Maynooth University
The CEO of the Irish Muslim Peace & Integration Council , Shaykh Dr Umar Al-Qadri, delivered this year the annual Senator Edward Kennedy Memorial Lecture in the Kennedy Institute for Conflict Intervention. The topic of the speech was “Peace & Integration; the need to unite against Extremism” Noel Whelan, Barrister and Political Analyst was the moderator for the evening.Previous […]
Minister Leo Varadkar addresses Muslims on Eid-ul-Adha in Islamic Centre Ireland
On the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha the Minister of State Mr. Leo Varadkar visited the Islamic Centre in Blanchardstown prior to the Eid prayer and addressed the worshippers. He congratulated the Muslims for the festival of Eid and said he was there “to recognise the fact that Dublin and West Dublin in particular has become a very […]
IMPIC representatives visit Calais refugee camp and deliver Aid
IMPIC representatives travelled on Tuesday 15th September 2015, with two vans loaded with donations, from Dublin to Calais (France). The group from the Irish Muslim Peace & Integration Council arrived Tuesday evening in Calais, France. The following day, Wednesday 16th September 2015, the group spent a very emotional day in a place that is unimaginable in […]
Declaration of Peace & Guide to prevent Radicalisation launches during Protest against ISIS
On Sunday 26th July 2015 IMPIC has launched the ” Declaration of Peace & Guide to prevent Radicalisation” during the protest against ISIS on O’Connell Street. In the “Irish Muslim Declaration of Peace & Guide to prevent radicalisation” the signatories highlight the importance of peaceful co-existence and the significance of preventing extremism in our Society. It is a call to to […]
“Not in our Name” Protest against ISIS SUNDAY 26 JULY
Last week on Friday, during the Holy month of Ramadan, the so-called “Islamic” State killed dozens of innocent people in France, Kuwait and Tunisia. 3 Irish citizens were also killed in the Tunisia attack. 38 Muslims were killed in Kuwait by a suicide bomber affiliated with the so-called “Islamic” State. Indiscriminate slaughter, public beheadings […]
Minister Leo Varadkar visits Al-Mustafa Islamic Centre to wish Muslims a Happy Eid
Minister Leo Varadkar visits Al-Mustafa Islamic Centre on occasion of Eid to wish Muslims a Happy Eid festival Muslims in Ireland and around the world had been fasting from dawn till sunset during the month of Ramadan and today celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr, which marks the ending of the month of Ramadan. Minister Leo Varadkar visited the […]
Ramadan Community Iftar in the Al-Mustafa Islamic Centre
On Friday 26th June a Community Iftar was organised by the Irish Muslim Peace & Integration Council in the Al-Mustafa Islamic Centre in which renowned holocaust survivor Tomi Reichental was the guest of honour and representatives from different faiths came together for an Iftar Dinner. This was a historical event in which a Jewish holocaust […]
IMPIC representatives attend funerals of Irish victims of Tunisian ISIS attack
The CEO of Irish Muslim Peace & Integration Council Shaykh Dr. Umar Al-Qadri and members of the Council attended the funerals of Mr. Hayes & Ms. Hayes in Athlone and Mrs. Carty in Robinstown. Members from the Athlone Islamic Centre also attended the funeral in Athlone. The three Irish citizens lost their life tragically during the […]
Community Iftar in Cork Muslim Foundation Mosque
Muslim Community in Cork holds a Community Ramadan Dinner in Blarney Street Mosque. Irish Muslim Council Peace & Integration Council (IMPIC) and Muslim Foundation of Cork (MFC) jointly held a community Ramadan Dinner in the Blarney Street, Cork City Mosque. During the holy month of Ramadan Muslims around the world abstain from eating & drinking […]