"Sanctuary Runners is a solidarity-through-sport initiative which uses running, jogging and walking to bring together asylum seekers, refugees, migrants and all Irish residents."

With groups across Ireland they are currently expanding internationally. The model allows communities to get to know each other, fosters community integration and improves physical and mental health.

As a non-political group that focuses on positive action, Sanctuary Runners operate under the principles of solidarity, friendship and respect. They do not aim to be the fastest running team in the world……but definitely the friendliest!

As part of WLR's Diversity in Sport series, Gavin Timlin - who organises the Sanctuary Runners here in Waterford - sat down with WLR Sport to chat about the organisation.