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St.Mary's Abbey, Glencairn - Cistercian Monastery Ireland

Who we are

St Mary’s Abbey, Glencairn is the only Cistercian monastery for women in Ireland. Our monastery is located in the Blackwater Valley, about three miles upstream from Lismore, County Waterford.

At the heart of the monastic life is the search for God.  We seek God and follow Christ in a life of prayer and community, solitude and simplicity, work and hospitality.

We follow the Rule of St Benedict, an ancient source of monastic wisdom that continues to guide many people in search of an authentic spiritual path in today’s world.

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Our monastic day consists of a balance of: Prayer, Work and Lectio Divina

Our Community

Our community was founded in 1932 by Holy Cross Abbey, Stapehill, England with the support of the monks of Mount Melleray Abbey, County Waterford, Ireland.

The community quickly grew and in 1949 Glencairn founded the first Cistercian monastery for women in the United States; Mount Saint Mary’s Abbey, Wrentham, Massachussetts.

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News & Reflections

Easter Ceremonies 2025

All are welcome to join our community for the celebration of our Easter liturgies which will take place in the abbey church at the following times: Holy Thursday: Mass of...

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Spring Has Sprung: New Arrivals on the Farm!

Spring has truly sprung, and things are hopping down on the farm! With the season of renewal well underway, we are delighted to share news about the many new arrivals...

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Sr Laura Makes First Profession

On the 25th of March, the Feast of the Annunciation, Sr Laura Cullen took another step in her journey toward the Lord by making her profession of simple vows. The...

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Mass & Prayer Times

Sundays:

4:10am – Vigils

7:45am – Lauds

8:15am – Eucharist

10:00am – Terce

12:40pm – Sext

3:00pm – None

6:00pm – Vespers

6:30pm – Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

7:45pm – Compline

Weekdays:

4:10am – Vigils

7:45am – Lauds

8:15am – Eucharist

9:45am – Terce

12:40pm – Sext

2:45pm – None

6:00pm – Vespers

7:45pm – Compline

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