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2015 Saint Patrick Breakfast (Lucan)
On March 17th 2015 we were delighted to see a new Saint Patrick Breakfast tradition begun at the Lucan Centre on Primrose Lane, Lucan. The Centre, a place set apart for retreat and reconciliation, has recently been refurbished and, under the leadership of Norman McCorkell and his team, is now a wonderful resource right in […]
What did St Patrick have for breakfast?
Regina Sexton, food and culinary historian at University College, Cork, this week released research on a study into Ireland’s diet in the fifth century as it made the transition from a Pagan to a Christian society. She says record-keepers in ancient monasteries show that while obesity was not a problem in Patrick’s days, the fare […]
Leading through Conflict Seminar – Feb 2015
On Sat 21st February 2015 we were delighted to hold the first of our new Leading through Conflict Seminars at the Lucan Centre in Lucan. It was very encouraging to have a full house and to have such a stimulating opportunity to discuss and learn together in this vital area. Using discussion, role play and […]
Freeing White People from Apartheid
Looking back I think my journey to reconciliation ministry really began in September 1989 in a corrugated tin classroom in downtown Kingston, Jamaica. I was on the island for a gap year in the midst of my theological training and based near the University of the West Indies campus at Mona to the east of […]
The Saint Patrick Foundation
The Saint Patrick Foundation is a reconciliation charity founded upon the life and legacy of our Patron Saint. Our desire is to retell the inspirational story of St Patrick, reconnect March 17th to the ancient legacy that gave it birth, and recast Patrick’s vision for a world in which every life matters.
Through our Saint Patrick Breakfasts and the Spirit of St Patrick Award Scheme our desire is to bring people and communities together. Through our Conciliation Service our goal is to provide resources, training & facilitation in the area of conflict.
We hope you will enjoy visiting our new website.
Saint Patrick Breakfasts
Saint Patrick Breakfasts are an opportunity for people from all backgrounds, cultures and traditions to meet together on March 17th. Their goal is to create a relaxed and fun context in which those attending can build new friendships, enjoy the rich diversity of our modern Irish culture, and be inspired by the legacy of our Patron Saint.
