Sabbaticals

OUR PROGRAMME:

>Become familiar with our evolution over 14 billion years as discovered by contemporary science
>Explore its implications for understanding our place in the universe
>Explore the theological implications of this new cosmology
>Listen to the wisdom of the mystics
>Reflect on themes from the Celtic Tradition
>Examine our images of God
>Critique our present world order and exploring possibilities for a sustainable lifestyle

OUR TEACHING:

>Lectures and group sessions led by the An Tairseach team and guest lecturers
>Art, movement, ritual, prayer, nature walks, guided meditation, walking the labyrinth and time alone
>Visits to sacred places such as Glendalough
>Study using a specialised library of books, periodicals, DVD’s and internet resources
>Guest lecturers including: Diarmuid O’Murchu, Philip John Newell, Niamh Brennan, John Feehan and many more

TO NOTE:

Guest lecturers deliver much of the course content. Members of the public are welcome to join a specific morning or day event, at a very basic cost (generally €30 for a morning session).

HOW DO I APPLY?
Please contact us at info@antairseach.ie for application and reference forms.

ARE ALL MEALS PROVIDED?
No, one meal per day is provided. This is served at 12.30pm on Monday to Friday (excluding Irish bank holidays). We use fresh produce from our organic farm as we and the food is beautifully prepared by a trained chef who never fails to please. There is always a hot main course and desert with tea/coffee.

ARE THERE SELF-CATERING FACILITIES?
Yes, you will either have a shared kitchen with a few others or a self contained kitchen within your room.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
Please enquiry directly with us about the cost of the Sabbatical. The cost includes your accommodation, all workshops and talks, entrance fees to places of interest included in the programme and the main meal served in the day.

The fee does not include the food you wish to buy for your breakfast, evening meal and weekends or refreshments while out on excursions.

ARE THERE ANY BURSARIES AVAILABLE?
Yes, we sometimes have bursaries available for people who are genuine in their desire to participate and do not have the funds. We ask for a small report from those receiving the bursary as well as a commitment to share what they have learnt with others. Please enquire at info@antairseach.ie for more information.

I LIVE NEARBY, CAN I APPLY AS A NON-RESIDENT STUDENT?
Yes, we would welcome your application and if successful, you would be offered the programme at a reduced fee. Please enquiry directly about this.

DO YOU HAVE ACCOMMODATION ON-SITE?
Yes, we have capacity for 18 students to stay in single rooms on site on the beautiful grounds of An Tairseach. If the accommodation is full, we sometimes rent a house in a nearby town and accommodate a further 3 to 5 students who travel in and out each day. You will be contacted and asked if this is something you would like to consider should this become necessary.

IF I AM COMING FROM ABROAD, HOW DO I GET FROM THE AIRPORT TO AN TAIRSEACH?
Wexford bus company 740a route is a direct bus from Dublin Airport to Wicklow Town. The link to bus times is here: Wexford-Bus-Route-740A-Autumn-2022.pdf (wexfordbus.com)

Stay on the bus until the last stop (Wicklow Monument). We are a short walk from the bus stop which is uphill. If you have heavy bags we can arrange to collect you from the bus stop.

WHAT IS THE WEATHER LIKE IN IRELAND?
For many international students, Ireland is cold! Over the course of the Spring Programme there is a change of seasons and some beautiful sunny but cool days with crisp blue skies. There are also days of constant rain and dampness! An Tairseach is a large building and while we do our best to keep you warm, we are an Ecology Centre and do not overheat the building. Please make sure you bring plenty of layers, warm clothes and waterproof clothing and footwear for the outdoors.