NEWS & REFLECTIONS

September 10, 2017

Our New Book: 'A Year in the Life: Glencairn Abbey'

Over the past year at Glencairn Abbey we have been working with acclaimed professional photographer Valerie O’Sullivan on preparations for our new book which will be published by Columba Press...

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August 20, 2017

Chapter Talk by Mother Marie on the Feast of St. Bernard

ST BERNARD KNEW HIMSELF TO BE CALLED TO SEEK GOD’S FACE, to be conformed to Christ and to work tirelessly for the Kingdom of God and he saw all of...

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August 12, 2017

Glencairn Novitiate Hike at Mt Melleray

It’s a monastic tradition at Glencairn for the Novitiate to ‘take a hike’ from Mt Melleray Abbey which lies at the foot of the Knockmealdown mountains. This year’s trip included...

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April 12, 2017

Raise the Roof!

We have made an unexpected discovery here at the Abbey!Our builders went to repair/replace some broken slates —and got the shock of their lives when they discovered that all the...

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April 6, 2017

Easter Triduum Timetable 2017

The Abbess and community would like to wish you all a Blessed and joyful Easter. We welcome all who wish to join us for our celebration of the Easter Triduum.Easter Triduum Timetable:Holy...

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December 31, 2016

Looking back at 2016

Christmas invites all of us to allow our inner spirit to stand on tiptoe as we seek the Lord Jesus who comes, comes, ever comes. May you and your family...

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December 18, 2016

Building Project News Update

It has been a year of great developments for our Abbey building project for which we give a great deal of thanks to all who have helped us to get...

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September 20, 2016

Coffee Morning Fundraiser for Glencairn Abbey Building Project, 17 Sept 2016

The Causeway Tennis and Bowling Club in Abbeyside, Dungarvan was the warm and welcoming venue kindly offered for this fundraising event in aid of our continuing Building Project. This event was organised...

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September 2, 2016

Monastic Vocation Weekend 28-30 October 2016

‘Is there anyone here who yearns for life and desires to see good days?’ (Rule of St Benedict, Prologue)This upcoming Monastic Experience Weekend is being held on 28 – 30...

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June 21, 2016

Harp Recital at Glencairn Abbey

After a very enjoyable evening in 2013 with Harpist Marguerite Dunne in our Abbey Church, we look forward to welcoming her once again to Glencairn for another performance in aid of our abbey...

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