Upcoming Events at An Tairseach

21st June Mid-Summer CelebrationAn Tairseach and Laudato Si’ Animators – Caring for Creation Together

An Tairseach, in collaboration with Laudato Si’ Animators, invite all those who Care for Creation to join us for a Mid-Summer event on 21st June. Details of the day are below. Please note the day will conclude with a celebration of the Summer Solstice. *

The morning sessions will include:

  •  Input on Care of Creation, with practical activities to help animate ecological awareness and sustainable practices. This will be facilitated by Sr Colette Kane OP, Director of Programmes, An Tairseach.
  • Conversations with the Laudato Si’ Animators and those involved in Care for Creation. This will be facilitated by Ms Laura Madrigal Laudato Si’ Officer, Maynooth.

After lunch

  • A guided, mindful walk through the organic gardens of An Tairseach and/ or Laudato Si’ Animators networking and next steps.
  • Gathering in the Cosmic Garden to give thanks for the generosity of the Sun and celebrate the Summer Solstice.­

When:             Friday 21st June 10:00 am – 3:30 pm 

Venue:            An Tairseach Organic Farm & Ecology Centre, Wicklow Town. A67 YX26

Cost:               Full day €40:00 includes lunch, tea/coffee/ input / materials

Afternoon session begins 1:15 pm in the Cosmic Garden

*Afternoon Summer Solstice 2:30 pm cost – donation 

Registration required by 15th June https://antairseach.ie/events/events-calendar/

“Education for Sustainable Development, Knowing Our Place – From Stardust to Sand”

Just to let you know we will run our sucessful summer school once again from

Monday 1st – Friday 5th July, here in An Tairseach, Wicklow Town.

The comments below from primary school teachers give an insight into how very worthwhile this course is:

“An excellent course with a great range of activities that can be brought into the classroom along with fantastic IT links and resources to further my knowledge and strengthen my teaching. I really enjoyed this course and will be able to apply so much of it in the coming school year. Thank you so much!”

“This course was so engaging and mixed the participants own personal professional development with giving the tools and knowledge to reach sustainable development in our own classrooms … and it got the balance of both so well.”

“I really enjoyed this course, especially the opportunities to engage with nature in a meaningful and practical way. I will carry this enthusiasm back to the classroom in September. There was a lovely focus on enhancing our own wellbeing.”

Places will be limited to 25 so be sure to book early to avoid disappointment.

Follow the link below to register – https://antairseach.ie/events/events-calendar/

An Tairseach’s new four-week Autumn Sabbatical, “Enter the Centre” in Wicklow Town, Ireland

Facilitators:  Srs Colette Kane OP and Sharon Zayac OP

Sunday 6th October – Friday 1st November 2024

Applications are welcome from anyone with an interest and commitment to the content of the programme. The programme will explore such themes as:

  1. Cosmology: In Communion with the Sacred Universe
  2. Cosmic Journey: Implications for Faith (Theology/Spirituality in Emergence)
  3. The wisdom of Celtic Spirituality
  4. Ireland: Spiritual Landscape and Story

Main Meal Monday-Friday is provided as well as self-catering amenities.

Direct your enquiries to Director of Programmes at email [email protected]

Extension Option:    23rd – 27th September 2024

Extend your experience. Arrive in September and attend a week’s course on “Exploring the mystery at the Heart of Creation” with Colette Kane OP and team.

Enjoy a quiet reflective week (self-catering), or tour Ireland or perhaps visit friends and family before entering into the four-week Sabbatical on Sunday 6th October 2024.

Follow link below to register – https://antairseach.ie/events/events-calendar/