The Sanctuary is a registered charity dedicated to personal well-being, mindfulness, and contemplation. Founded in 1998 by Sr. Stan Kennedy and Síle Wall, it continues to support individuals on their life journey through meditation and reflection.
Explore our latest workshops, courses, special events, and more — all designed to support your wellbeing and nourish your mind, body, and spirit.
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Guiding Our Youth: Navigating Attachment and the Transition Into Adulthood with Dr. Gordon Neufeld and Brother Richard
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Being Present is beginner friendly and the first stage of the Mindfulness Teacher Training Pathway. However, you do not need to intend to become a teacher to complete this course.
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The Power of Poetry, where you can discover the gentle healing of learning and writing about poetry.
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A year-long journey of personal and spiritual growth, blending mindfulness, ritual, and inclusive approaches to inner development.
At The Sanctuary, we provide a range of meditation, mindfulness, and well-being programs designed to support personal growth and inner peace. Whether you're new to meditation or deepening your practice, our offerings create a space for reflection, renewal, and connection.
Courses are usually run on weekday mornings or evenings (online or onsite) over a number of weeks. The courses are designed to deliver in-depth knowledge of the subject in a meaningful way.
The Sanctuary offers professional development courses for educators and those training to become mindfulness teachers, both in schools and other organisations.
Workshops mostly run over weekends for either a half or full day. These events are a good introduction to the type of days we run. They are perfect for beginners and for people who just want a day of retreat.
Community is integral to the Sanctuary. Creating a space where everyone is welcome to join in and to enjoy different types and styles of meditation. We have weekly onsite and online meditations.
The Sanctuary has evolved organically over the years to include mindfulness programmes for schools, programmes for carers and those working in the frontline services of society. Moreover, it offers tailored programmes for commercial organisations, charities, workplaces and management teams. All our courses are inspired by a deep and heartfelt wish and mission to nourish personal growth for greater social impact, ultimately helping to create a more resilient and just society.
Join our growing community and help us keep our programmes running. As a member, you’ll get free access to weekly meditations (online and in-person), members-only events, and a library of mindfulness resources. Your support makes a real difference.
Free weekly meditations
Members-only events
Online resource library
We offer tailored, facilitated workshops for community groups, charities, HSE teams, public service, and workplaces—held in the peaceful setting of The Sanctuary.
Real stories from those who’ve experienced the Sanctuary’s space, support, and offerings.
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