Programme 2012
Festivals of Imbolc and St Brigid
Celebration of springtime
Sat. Feb 4th 10.00 – 4.30
Spring equinox
A day in beautiful natural surroundings celebrating the spring equinox and the gifts of life emerging from mother earth.
Saturday March 24th. 10.30 – 5.00
Bealtaine – The beginning of Summer
Celebrate being born into the unfolding of life like the natural world in May.
Saturday April 28th. 10.30.-5.00
St. Kevin’s Day in Glendalough
Join with us in visiting some of the hallowed places where Kevin, the founder of Glendalough made his home.
Saturday June 2nd, 10.30-5.00
Summer Solstice
Be with us just after the longest day of the year celebrating the blessings of light in our lives.
Sunday June 24th. St. John’s Day 10.30-6.00
A day of pilgrimage walking part of St. Kevin’s way
Tradition tells us that Kevin was led over the heights by an angel when he first came to Glendalough. Join us on a walk over the Wicklow Gap for a taste of that experience.
Saturday July 14th, 9.30-6.00
Lughnasa
As the fruits of the earth are harvested, we recall and give thanks for the fruits of our lives.
Saturday July 28th, 10.00-5.00
Autumn Equinox
As the light and darkness are balanced at this time, we look at the balance between the light and shad0ws in our lives.
Saturday September 22nd, 10.30-5.00
Celtic New Year
The Celtic new year begins as the cycle of the year enters the darkest time. We reflect on how new life begins to germinate in our darkest days.
Saturday October 27th, 10.30-5.00
Advent retreat
Waiting/ Coming to Birth
In the Advent Season, as Christians prepare to celebrate the birth of Christ, we reflect on the stirrings of new life that wait to be born in us.
November 30th. – Dec 2nd. [Friday evening to Sunday afternoon]
Cost of Advent Retreat Euro 90.00
Winter solstice reflection
An invitation to rededicate our light at this sacred threshold.
December 21st. – 23rd.
Cost of all days above, Euro 25.00 to include tea and coffee