In-Person Autumn Gathering
When: Saturday 27th September 2025
Time: 10am - 4.30pm
Where: Dominican Retreat Centre, Tallaght, Dublin, D24 KA40
We are delighted to invite all members of the Irish Focusing Network to a Autumn Gathering on Saturday September 27th in Dominican Retreat Centre, Tallaght for a day of workshops, Focusing and connection.
We have two wonderful workshops for you to enjoy and explore.
Transplanting the Olive Tree Programme from Gaza to Iceland to Ireland: cultivating resilience in tough times.
Developed initially to be delivered in Gaza, the programme was eventually delivered to Arabic speaking refugees in Iceland. In this workshop we will explore the universal nature of resilience and how we can cultivate it for ourselves
TIME:
We will gather from 10am. Our day will commence at 10.30am and finish at 4.30pm.
COST:
Regular price €75.
The price includes tea/coffee on arrival as well as a 2 course meal with teas/coffee provided at the venue. Unfortunately you cannot consume your own food on the premises.
There is an option for a modified price of €70 and a supporting price of €80, so please select your preference.
Final numbers for meals will need to be confirmed before Friday 19th of September.
VENUE: Dominican Retreat Centre, Tallaght, Dublin, D24 KA40
GETTING THERE:
From the terminus of the Luas (Red Line), a 10-15 minute walk. If you are travelling by bus from the city, the most convenient numbers are the 65 from College Green, and the 27 or 77A from Dame St. If you are travelling by car, leave the M50 at junction 11. Take the N81 towards ‘Tallaght and Blessington’. Turn right at the first small roundabout, and left at the next. Continue for about a mile, passing Lidl on your left. Go straight through a set of traffic lights and after about 100 metres take the first right. After another 100 metres you will see the entrance on your left. If you need further directions on how to get here ring us, or ask us to email or post them to you. Eircode D24 KA40 will take you to our door when entered into smartphone.
Registration is now closed but if you still would like to attend please contact Kay at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and we can see if the venue can accomodate.
