Céad míle fáilte and welcome to Holocaust Education Ireland
Holocaust Education Ireland is the independent and non-profit organisation which aims to educate and inform about the Holocaust and its consequences.
We work to raise awareness about antisemitism, racism and all forms of intolerance. Ensuring a commitment to historical truth and accuracy in all our work.
The Crocus Project 2023
Registration is now open for The Crocus Project 2023!
The Crocus Project is an Irish initiative active across Europe, with more than 100,000 young people from Ireland and ten European countries taking part. Holocaust Education Ireland supplies yellow crocus bulbs for young people aged ten years and over to plant in memory of the 1.5 million Jewish children who perished in the Holocaust and the thousands of other children who were victims of Nazi atrocities.
It is free to participate in The Crocus Project and it is a tangible way of introducing young people to the Holocaust.
Upcoming Events
Summer 2023
Professional Certificate in Holocaust Studies
Awarded through the School of History, University College Dublin, this certificate is a Special Purpose Award at NFQ Level 9 carrying 15 ECTS and is ideally suited for teachers and those involved in community and outreach education.
The ProfCert in Holocaust Studies provides in-depth tuition on the historical significance and contemporary resonance of the Holocaust. The programme provides participants with information, tools and skills to address this subject in their areas of work, and to develop pedagogic expertise to complement their knowledge.
What we do
Rebutting antisemitism and all forms of racism is at the core of our work. We consider the importance of the Holocaust in the context of Genocide Studies, underlining its significance and contemporary resonance. Concerns regarding the rise of the alt-right prompt us to address and refute Holocaust denial and distortion.
We provide the methodologies, information and tools to give teachers the confidence and competence to teach this complex subject in the classroom.
We provide teachers with non-nation specific, comprehensive educational materials, available in both electronic and hard copy.
Holocaust Education Ireland organises this national commemorative event every year, which takes place in the Round Room at the Mansion House.
Holocaust Memorial Day 2023
Holocaust Education Ireland hosts the national Holocaust Memorial Day commemoration in January every year.
This year’s full ceremony can be viewed at the link below.
Ireland and the Holocaust
Photo: Lee Miller
“The recent rise of anti-Semitism is creating a real sense of urgency. Now is an important time to get involved.”
– Robert Gerwarth, Historian and Trustee
Artwork by Tisa van der Schulenberg
News and Events
“I know personally I wouldn’t be doing my doctorate now had I not done the certificate with Holocaust Education Ireland. It was an amazing experience and set me on the path to keep learning and being passionate about teaching it. ”
– Claire Doran, Teacher
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Get in Touch
We are a small but energetic team and we’ll be happy to help.