Description
Iosas Centre & Celtic Prayer Garden
Derryvane, Muff, Co Donegal
Tel; 00353 74 9384866
email;goldenagecentre@hotmail.com
www.columbacommunity.com
The Celtic Prayer Garden is a six-acre site laid out in the shape of the island of Ireland which depicts the lives of the major saints of Ireland’s Golden Age (5th to 12th Century).
It affords the visitor/pilgrim an opportunity to learn about Ireland’s Celtic Christian Heritage and the relevance of the charisms(gifts) these men and women had and used in their everyday lives.
The garden is a place of incredible peace and natural beauty which affords the pilgrim time and space away from today’s hectic pace of life.
Using the Guide/Prayer Book the pilgrim will visit
v The dry-stone cell of St Columba (Colmcille)
v St Canice’s straw-bale, built Oratory
v The bird sanctuary of St Ciaran
v The cave of Columbanus
v The Trinity Circle with its magnificent bronze statue of the Risen Christ.
Having been spiritually refreshed in the garden, the cafe and shop at the Visitor Centre provides lunch, beverages, snacks and an array of hand-crafted gifts. Prior notification of group numbers is essential.
Opening times; Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm, Saturday and Sunday 2 pm to 5 pm.
Admission; Guide/Prayer Book €5.00.
Contact Iosas Centre Manager Neil Coyle.
Iosas Centre is a foundation of the Columba Community established by Fr Neal Carlin in 1981.