Rev. Nóirín Ní Riain

09/10/2024

Spend a day with me and Lucia Guerin to celebrate 'Ageing, Death and Joyous Living: The Celtic feast of Samhain' in Glenstal Abbey on Saturday, 26th October 2024, 10am - 5pm Refreshments & light vegetarian lunch included. Cost: €100. Please spread the word to those who may be interested. Many thanks agus grá mór. N

https://www.listeningfield.ie/samhain

17/09/2024

Nóirín appears for a workshop and concert at Drimoleague Singing Festival in county Corm this weekend. Also she performs a concert with special guest Liam Ó Maonlaí on Sunday at 12.30. Spread the word about this brilliant festival!

https://drimoleaguesingingfestival.ie/event/singing-workshop-saturday/

29/08/2024

Calling singers in Limerick area and beyond! Very excited to share this new project. Maybe you or someone you know may wish to attend our gatherings ❤️❤️🐇

THE GREY HARES ENSEMBLE
An elders community creative project

FIRST GATHERING: September 11, 2024 at 11.00 – 13.00
Redemptorist Centre of Music, Island Road, Englishtown, Limerick
(Located behind St. Mary’s RC Church Code: V94 POA9)

HONORARY PATRON: Noreen McManus

DIRECTOR: Nóirín Ní Riain Ph. D

ADVISORY BOARD:
Carmel Sheridan – Secretary
Mike Quirke
Marie Richardson
Katie Verling
Tom Prendergast
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MISSION STATEMENT
Grey Hares Experience is a novel, open, diverse, and inclusive community of
third-age adventurers, who gather fortnightly to explore ageing with panache
and share songs and stories from various cultures and traditions with the
purpose of ageing well, physically and spiritually.

In recognising the many health, emotional, and spiritual benefits of collective
fun singing and communal sharing , Grey Hares Ensemble promises to enhance and enrichen these latter years through mutual, combined voice
work which will be both powerful and playful.

fun singing and communal sharing , Grey Hares Ensemble promises to enhance and enrichen these latter years through mutual, combined voice

26/08/2024

This November 1st, All Saints, I will present on the theme of Samhain with Christine Valters Paintner and the lovely Abbey of the Arts community. You can register below and hope you can join me. N

with Christine Valters Paintner, Simon de Voil, Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin, and Nóirín Ní Riain Join us on the feast of All Saints and the Celtic feast of Samhain to pause together and honor our beloved ancestors and all the wise and well ones who have passed through the veil. Through ritual, so...

31/07/2024

I’m delighted to present this online event with the wonderful Abbey of the Arts community and Christine Valters Paintner on August 15th. I hope you can register and join us, and do please spread the word. ‘Through music, poetry, meditation, and teaching we will honor the sacred feminine as she moves through our bodies and our lives.’ Link to register is in my bio or visit abbeyofthearts.com

31/07/2024

I'm delighted to present this online event with the wonderful Abbey of the Arts community and Christine Valters Paintner on August 15th. I hope you can register and join us, and do please spread the word. 'Through music, poetry, meditation, and teaching we will honor the sacred feminine as she moves through our bodies and our lives.'

https://abbeyofthearts.com/calendar/calling-on-the-sacred-feminine-for-times-of-unravelling/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3nnIE2uSHz0GywQUN0IPEIqCQ2B5BmvdnB-UUHcxfMgwJdFm8YKep6rII_aem_hsm2DndYWD9j5oDmGMe1vA

with Christine Valters Paintner and Nóirín Ní Riain Join us on the Feast of the Assumption which celebrates Mother Mary’s final journey into the fullness of the divine. Mary has many names and titles and we will focus our time on her as Mother of the Keen, Untier of Knots, and Queen of Heaven.

13/06/2024

Yesterday was Nóirín’s birthday! Here she is on her first communion, a state of grace which even yet remains…We love you Nor xx

11/06/2024

Join Rev. Nóirín, Lucia Guerin and Richenda Barrett for a day long workshop on the amazing Benedictine Abbess Hildegard Von Bingen at the beautiful Glenstal Abbey in July! Book now as places are limited.

For some time now, we have been nudged to share our wisdom and novel reflections on the German medieval mystic, Hildegard Von Bingen, particularly from the Irish perspective.

05/06/2024

05/06/2024

31/05/2024

Tomorrow we begin our first Turas d'Anam - Soul Journey in Ireland of 2024 at Parknasilla Resort & Spa. 32 wonderful souls will meet in this room each morning for conversation, song and poetry. Each day we will visit with dear friends and amazing places and take a couple of good walks too. Of course Rev. Nóirín Ní Riain will be leading with us. Want to join us for a journey this September? Still very few places available…
https://www.turasdanam.com/journeys

19/04/2024

I had such a beautiful conversation with Niall Breslin Bressie last night at the brilliant in Limerick for his live podcast show. What a national treasure he is ❤️ N

27/02/2024

https://youtu.be/THVxmJXqLjc?si=5ftaj9XH6qXxI8OX

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24/02/2024

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Bean dar bhuíoch Dia - a woman favoured by God

Today, we immerse ourselves in a sentiment that enriches our lives with warmth and light: "Buíoch," the Irish word for thankful. Buíoch is a heartfelt acknowledgment of the abundance that surrounds us, the myriad blessings that each day brings, and the countless reasons we have to hold gratitude in our hearts. It's an invitation to pause, reflect, and appreciate both the grand and the simple joys of our existence.

Gratitude, as expressed through buíoch, is the foundation upon which we build a life of contentment and peace. It encourages us to focus on what we have, rather than what we lack, transforming our perspective and opening our hearts to the beauty of the present.

Buíoch is about recognizing the value in every experience, the lessons in every challenge, and the love in every connection. In the spirit of compassion and gratitude, buíoch serves as a reminder of the importance of expressing our thanks—not just in words, but through our actions and our attitudes towards others and the world around us. It's about cultivating an attitude of gratitude that permeates our thoughts, enriches our relationships, and inspires acts of kindness and generosity.

As we pause on the virtues of being thankful, let's explore the ways in which buíoch can deepen our connections, enhance our well-being, and create a ripple effect of positivity in our communities. How can expressing gratitude transform our daily interactions? What simple acts of thankfulness can we incorporate into our routine to foster a more grateful outlook? How can buíoch inspire us to give back and contribute to the well-being of those around us?

22/02/2024

Nóirín is one of so many wonderful teachers on this amazing online series. An amazing website full of invitational workshops and events. Early bird rate ends soon…

21/02/2024

I’ll be doing a live interview in Dublin tomorrow Thursday evening with John Scally at the Lumen Dominican Centre Blackrock at 7pm.

Event Description

We live in a fast-changing world. The old certainties are gone. There is much confusion. The traditional answers seem redundant. New thorny questions occur with ever increasing frequency. Public opinion is profoundly divided on many issues. In this series, John Scally conducts public interviews with prominent figures in Irish life. The aim is to provide participants with ‘a widening of seeing’ and a deepening of truths that were always there. Confirmed guests include Darina Allen & Nóirín Ní Riain.



Nóirín Ní Riain PhD is an Interfaith Minister (One Spirit Interfaith Seminary), an internationally acclaimed spiritual singer, theologian, writer, musicologist, and Celtic Spirituality expert.

We live in a fast-changing world. The old certainties are gone. There is much confusion. The traditional answers seem redundant. New thorny questions occur with ever increasing frequency. Public opinion is profoundly divided on many issues. In this series, John Scally conducts public interviews with...

14/02/2024

Nóirín spoke to Niall Bressie Breslan on his amazing podcast this week. A wide ranging and vibrant conversation.

13/02/2024

Nóirín was asked to hold a naming ceremony for little Alice yesterday in Cork. What a dote 😍😍🥰

20/01/2024

Join myself and John Schuster as we hold a three part online series in March in collaboration with The Jung Center of Houston, Texas called Sailing to Byzantium: The Poetics of Aging. xx N

https://junghouston.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/junghouston/event.jsp?event=10847&

07/01/2024

May this new year be blessed and full of joy for you ❤️ N

01/01/2024

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As 2024 unfolds, we are thrilled to invite you on an enriching odyssey through the heart of Irish culture, language, and spirituality.

Starting today, we're committed to bringing you a unique word from Gaeilge, our beloved Irish language, each day of this year. Our goal is to immerse you in the beauty and depth of Gaeilge, enhancing your connection with our rich heritage. And what better way to embark on this adventure than with the word 'Turas'?

'Turas' in Irish means 'journey', but it's imbued with layers of meaning that resonate deeply with us. In our culture, a 'turas' is more than travel; it's a pilgrimage, a voyage that weaves together the physical and spiritual realms. It's about transformative experiences, self-discovery, and a profound bond with our land and its ancient mythology. The word captures the essence of setting intentions, pursuing meaningful paths, and nurturing growth.

As this new year begins, we encourage you to embrace a resolution that goes beyond the usual: journey with us in learning a new word of Irish each day. We're excited to see how far we can go together in this venture and hope to reach the end of the year with a community enriched by Gaeilge.

Stay tuned for our daily insights into the Irish language, each word revealing a unique aspect of Ireland's cultural tapestry.

01/01/2024

Join Nóirín’s online event for free here as she talks about her new book with the brilliant WATER (Women's Alliance for Theology, Ethics and Ritual) on Wednesday 10th January. Register below ❤️❤️

Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 1 pm ET (6 pm Irish) “Sacred Rituals for Everyday Prayer” with Nóirin Ní Riain, Introduction by Mary Condren, Director of Womanspirit Ireland

23/12/2023

There's only really one word we could go with for the day that is in it. 'Nollaig' is the Irish word for Christmas as well as December, highlighting how important this holiday was in the Irish calendar. December 24th, Christmas eve, is referred to as 'Oíche Nollaig' or Christmas night.

Another interesting use of this word is 'Nollaig na mBan' (pronunciation 'Null-ug na Mon'); also known as Little Christmas or the Feast of the Epiphany as it is more commonly known, which marks the end of the 12 Days of Christmas.

Traditionally in Ireland (and apparently in Puerto Rico also), Nollaig na mBan is the day on which all the Christmas decorations must come down-not before or after-or else one would risk bad luck for the rest of the year. When holly was the only decoration in Irish homes, it was taken down on this day and burnt.

Nollaig na mBan can be translated from Irish as "Women's Christmas" and in this lies the biggest Irish tradition on January 6. On this day, the last day of Christmas, women would, finally, get a much-needed rest after catering to everyone during the festivities. An article from the Irish Times in 1998 joked that even God rested on the seventh day, Irish women didn't stop until the twelfth!

In rural and small-town Catholic Ireland, especially, women would gather in each other's homes or local pubs for a few stolen hours of gaiety while the men looked after the brood. This is a wonderful holiday as it reminds us, as Irish people, about the strength of Irish women, especially mothers.

We are sure those of you who have been lucky enough to experience in some form the famed "Irish mammy" will agree that nothing or no-one compares.

21/12/2023

The winter solstice is nearly upon us; the point at which the darkness of night seems to be at its most dominant. Many ancient sites around Ireland are aligned with this event; the most famous of these being Newgrange. The passage tomb has been illuminated through a light box every winter solstice for over five- thousand years. These sights are a reminder that even though we have many challenges to face, this is also a time for rejoicing. They remind us that even in the darkest time, the light of our nearest star is not vanquished.

Once we pass this point, the days begin to get longer as the light of day grows again. Although there are more days of winter ahead, we know that the spring is now not far away, and we can begin to tentatively plan for the brighter days that await.

21/12/2023

Still scrambling for a christmas gift for that mystical loved one?? Order them Nóirín's book!

The human soul longs for connection. The deepest form of this is connection to a higher power. In Sacred Rituals, renowned interfaith minister and spiritual ...