Dublin City University became Ireland’s first University of Sanctuary in 2016.

The rankings examined research, outreach, stewardship and teaching in a total of 1,591 institutions worldwide.

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Mary O’Donnell, Assistant Principal, Celbridge Community School, Co. Kildare, Stephen Dunne, Assistant Principal, Coláiste na Mí, Navan, Co. Meath, Emma Farragher, Scoil Thomáis, Castleknock, Dublin 15, Niall Farrell, St. Oliver's Community College, Drogheda, Co. Louth and Rebecca Morrissey, Lucan East Educate Together NS