NEWS & REFLECTIONS

August 16, 2025

The Blessing of Mother Fiachra, Abbess of Glencairn

A Day of Joy on the Solemnity of the Assumption On Friday, 15 August, the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, our community of St Mary’s Abbey,...

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July 18, 2025

“Bare Necessities” and Sacred Silence: Catholic Guides of Europe Camp at Glencairn

Catholic Guides of Europe Camp at Glencairn This July, we had the great joy of welcoming a lively group of 8–12-year-old girls and their four dedicated leaders from Catholic Guides...

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July 8, 2025

RTÉ Radio 1

Today with Claire Byrne We were delighted to be featured on Today with Claire Byrne on RTÉ Radio 1! You can listen to the clip here. A big thank you...

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June 13, 2025

Our Annual Retreat

May Retreat Reflection: “Like the Dew” — Carol Barry’s Invitation to Be Remade This year’s Annual Retreat in May was led by Carol Barry, an experienced Retreat Director and Anamchara,...

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June 13, 2025

Instagram: @cisterciannuns

We’re Back on Instagram: @cisterciannuns We’re pleased to share that Glencairn Abbey has returned to Instagram with a renewed presence. You can now find us at @cisterciannuns, where we’ll be...

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June 2, 2025

A New Abbess in Glencairn

A New Abbess in Glencairn On the Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the community at Glencairn Abbey gathered in a spirit of prayerful discernment to elect...

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February 16, 2025

Farewell to the Monks of Mount Melleray Abbey

Over a thousand friends and visitors of Mount Melleray Abbey flocked to attend a Thanksgiving Mass on January 25th, to say goodbye to the monks as they prepared for their...

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February 16, 2025

Book Reviews

In response to requests for book recommendations received by various members of the Glencairn Community, we hope to post a series of book reviews over the next couple of months...

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February 16, 2025

Lismore Choir at Glencairn

On the evening of Saturday 11th January, we were delighted to welcome another visit by the Lismore choir, who upheld a long standing tradition of sharing some highlights from...

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January 26, 2025

Solemnity of Our Holy Founders

On the great Feast of the Holy Founders of our Order, a sister in formation was invited by the Abbess to share the following reflection with the Community at chapter:...

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