In planning for retreats, your attention is drawn to Youth Retreats in Ireland. Guiding Principles for Good Practice published by the Irish Catholic Bishops Conference, 2010 and available here.
Retreat Venues
- Mission Awareness Centre, Dalgan Park.
The Columban Mission Awareness Centre celebrates the cultures and peoples of Asia, the Polynesia and Latin America encountered by the Columban missions. Nearby is a 5km walk through woodland and countryside beside the Skane and Boyne river. Visitor can also visit a coffee shop for refreshments.
Address: Dalgan Park, Navan, Co. Meath
Telephone: +353 (0) 46 9021525
Email: info@columbans.ie
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Dominican Retreat Centre
The Dominican Retreat Centre, Tallaght, was established in 1936, and welcomes about 10,000 people annually. Retreats are open to people of all faiths and denominations. Director: Donagh O’Shea OP
Address: Tallaght Village, Dublin 24
Telephone: (01) 404 8123 / 404 8189
Email: retreats@DominicansTallaght.org
Website: www.goodnews.ie
Adventure Retreats Ireland
Adventure Retreats Ireland offer a range of themed retreat encounters from single to multi-day programmes that combine high quality outdoor pursuits with a blend of experiential faith activities.
Address: Damien Centre, Tanagh, Via Cootehill, Co. Cavan
Telephone:(049) 555 2245
Email: info@sacred-hearts.net
Website: https://www.sacred-hearts.net/our-work/30-damien-retreat-house-co-cavan
Ovaca Manor Retreat & Adventure Centre
Ovoca Manor is Scripture Union’s Retreat and Adventure Centre located in the stunning Vale of Avoca, Co Wicklow.
Address: Ovoca Manor, Avoca, Co, Wicklow.
Telephone: 0402 35369
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De la Salle Pastoral Centre, Castletown, Portlaoise, Co Laois: 0502 32442
- Glencree Reconciliation Centre: 01-2829711 (Venue only)
- Knock Shrine: 094-9388100
- Ballintubber Abbey, Co Mayo: Fr. Frank Fahy. : 094 9030934
- Glendalough Hermitage Centre: 0404 455 71
Retreat Teams
- Mustard Seed
Mustard Seed retreat programmes for students are flexible. Retreats will be facilitated at a convenient location – whether in school or at an off-site venue. Options: • One day retreat. • Two day retreat • Overnight • Whole schools dynamic – involves day long retreats for each year group & evening for parents’ • Pilgrimage Retreat in Glendalough. All retreats are based on a three stage experience: 1) Relationship with others; 2) Relationship to self; 3)Relationship with God.
Address: Anchor house, 6, Crofton Tce. Dun Laoghaire
Telephone: 01-2841105
Email: info@mustard-seed.net
Website: www.mustard-seed.net/
- Ruah Retreat Team
The Ruah Retreat Team Facilitates days of reflection, fun and prayer for young people in a relaxed caring and spiritual environment. The emphasis is to encourage young people to become attuned to themselves and to others, and to be aware of a spiritual dimension in today’s world.
Address: Deirdre McCormack, C/O 48 Glasnevin Avenue, Dublin 11
Telephone: 0866042772
Email:info@ruahretreats.com /
Website: www.ruahretreats.com/
- Net Ministry Retreat Team https://www.netministries.ie
- Authentic Youth: Email:youth@scriptureunion.ie
- Glendalough: Fr. Michael Rogers – : 0404 45208