Finding Peace in the Heart of Christ.
Time to look at your life with God
In the middle of work, family and daily commitments, a retreat is a chance to recover your balance and face the future with trust in God’s great love for you.
Over a quiet weekend at Lismullin, at the foot of the Hill of Tara, you have time to pray, to think, and to grasp more deeply the meaning and purpose of your life – and go home ready to meet life’s challenges with fresh energy. Everything on the programme is optional: you choose how much to take part in.
People come for many reasons
Above all, a retreat is time away from the busyness of daily life to focus on your relationship with God. People tell us they come:
October 23, 2026
Weekend Retreat for School Boys (Horizon) | Oct 2026
October 30, 2026
Weekend Retreat for Women (Professionals) | Nov 2026
November 6, 2026
Weekend Retreat for Young Men (University Students) | Nov 2026
November 9, 2026
Midweek Retreat for Priests | Nov 2026
November 13, 2026
Weekend Retreat for Young Women (Beloved) | Nov 2026
December 4, 2026
Weekend Retreat for Men | Dec 2026
A gentle structure, with plenty of space
Every activity is optional, and you will receive a full timetable when you arrive.
Mass is celebrated every day and is the centre of the retreat. Everyone is welcome; if you are not Catholic, you are welcome to come forward for a blessing.
Half-hour sessions of guided prayer in the chapel, given by the priest several times a day, to help you reflect and speak with God.
Talks by lay people on living the Christian faith in everyday life: work, family, friendship and personal growth.
Time before the Blessed Sacrament each day, in adoration and at Benediction.
A priest is available throughout the weekend for Confession, or simply for a conversation and some personal advice.
Each evening ends with a short commentary on the Gospel and a guided examination of conscience – a quiet look back over the day with God.
Retreats are generally held in silence, which makes room to rest, pray and listen more attentively to God.
Ample time for personal prayer, the Rosary, a visit to the Blessed Sacrament, reading in the library, or walking in the grounds.
Friday evening to Sunday afternoon
Here is the timetable from a recent weekend retreat. Times vary a little from retreat to retreat, and you'll receive the exact timetable when you arrive.
The priest is available for Confession or spiritual direction at set times throughout the weekend, and on request at any other time.
A retreat for every stage of life
Weekend retreats for women, including retreats for professionals and for mothers.
Weekend retreats for men.
Retreats for university students and young professionals, including the Beloved retreats for young women.
Horizon retreats for secondary school boys.
Midweek retreats for priests.
No. Everyone is welcome, and all sessions are optional.
What a weekend retreat costs
Prices for each retreat are on its event page, where you book and pay online by card – or choose “pay later” and pay by bank transfer. The price includes your own en-suite room, all meals and the full programme.
Comfortable, quiet and well looked after
In their own words
“This retreat was such a tonic to my busy and full life. I had the chance to rest, reflect and think about my life and faith in a deeper way.”
Weekend Retreat for Women, 2026
“The idea of a silent retreat, I would not have understood until now. It was my first time in Lismullin and I will be attending annually into the future.”
Weekend Retreat for Men, 2024
“A peaceful, restful and Christ-filled weekend. Exactly what I didn’t know I needed. Didn’t want to leave!”
Beloved Retreat for Young Women, 2025
“The calm and peaceful atmosphere is always very conducive to stilling the soul.”
Weekend Retreat for Men, 2025
“The meditations and talks were profound and insightful, and having the priest accessible to us was such a privilege… the silence and the freedom offered matched exactly what I was looking for.”
Retreat for Mothers of Young Children, 2026
“It was my first retreat and I can’t wait to come back again!”
Weekend Retreat for Women, 2026
Everything you need to know before you come
No. Everyone is welcome. All sessions are optional, so you can decide whether to join in or take some time for yourself.
Weekend retreats begin on Friday evening; please arrive between 8pm and 9pm. Dinner isn't served on Friday unless the retreat's event page says so, so please eat before you come – a light supper is available when you arrive.
Retreats are generally held in silence, to give you space to rest, pray and reflect. Talks, Mass and conversations with the priest continue as normal, and the priest is always available if you'd like to talk.
Your own room with en-suite bathroom, sheets and towels, all meals during the retreat, tea and coffee whenever you like, the library of spiritual books, and the full programme.
When you book, choose “Pay now” to pay by card straight away, or “Pay later” to receive bank-transfer details and a 5-digit invoice number to use as your reference. Cash and card are also accepted at the venue.
No one should be discouraged from attending because of difficulty in paying. Email bookings@lismullin.ie before the retreat with a short note and the amount you can pay.
We strongly encourage you to book a retreat you can attend from beginning to end. The full fee applies even if you can't attend the whole retreat, as your place can't be offered to someone else.
If you cancel before the retreat starts, you're entitled to a refund. As an educational charity, we'd be grateful if you'd consider turning part of it into a contribution towards our costs. Email contact@lismullin.ie.
Yes. Add them under “Special Requests” on the booking form, or email contact@lismullin.ie.
By car: on the M3 take Exit 7 (Skryne/Johnstown), turn left at the top of the ramp onto the R147, and Lismullin is 400m on the left. There is ample free parking. By bus: from Busáras take the 109, or from Dublin Airport (Zones 12/13) the 109A, and get off at “Opp Lismullen”, across the road from the centre. Buses run hourly; the trip from the airport takes about an hour. Address: Lismullin Conference Centre, Tara, Co. Meath C15 XW40.
Any other questions? Contact the Lismullin office at contact@lismullin.ie or (01) 676 0731.
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