Cashel Schoolhouse Special Packages.

Option 1 - Knock Shrine: World famous Marian Shrine where one can reflect and pray at the church gable wall where Mary, St. Joseph and St John the Evangelist appeared back in 1879 and then visit the other chapels within the grounds. Tranquilla is a Carmelite Monastery of enclosed Nuns located just minutes away from the Shrine. This is a unique opportunity to meet with the Sisters and Vespers are held daily at 4.30pm where visitors are invited to join The Knock Museum is well worth a visit as it documents the Apparition and places it in context of life at that time. See the original handwritten statements of those who witnessed this sacred event and understand what life was like for them.

Option 2 - Ballintubber Abbey – From its 12th century beginning to the present day mass is still celebrated in Ballintubber Abbey and is now part of the Tochar Padraig Pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick. Explore the Historyof the Abbey with a guided tour. Celtic Furrow is located very close to Ballintubber Abbey and by reviewing the past through the many displays here, visitors can confront the future. Get lost in the maze which traces 1,000 years of challenge and hardship and recall Irish customs. Croagh Patrick - this holy mountain is renowned for its annual pilgrimage in honour of St Patrick. Enjoy the visitors centre located at the base of the mountain in Murrisk (outside Westport) and quietly reflect at the National Famine Monument. Museum of Country Life Turlough Castlebar – experience Country Life between 1850 -1950 through a combination of artefacts and displays.

Option 3 - Fr Peyton Centre – Attymass The Centre commemorates the life and apostolic work of Fr Peyton the Rosary priest – 'the family that prays together, stays together' The Centre is a place of respite, prayer and peace with a prayer garden and spiritual guidance on request. Foxford Woollen Mills Visitor Centre tells the story of a remarkable nun, Mother Agnes Morrogh-Bernard (1842-1932), who founded the Foxford Woollen Mills in 1892 and transformed the town and district. Callow Loop Walk – experience peace and tranquillity as you walk the quiet country road by Callow Lake. Take time to listen to the birds, meditate and enjoy the bog heather. Hennigan's Heritage Centre Kilasser Swinford – step back in time and let history come alive. Famine Grave in Swinford – quietly reflect on this mass famine grave.

Prices from: € 200 per weekend / € 360 per week

These are just some of the many options available. Imelda and Sean are delighted to provide maps, information and alternate suggestions for some quiet reflective time, while staying in Cashel Schoolhouse.