Mount Saint Anne's Killenard

29/05/2026

“ANIMATED WITH THE SPIRIT OF GOD”

Monday 6th July to Sunday 12th July

Interweaving scripture and the life-story of Nano Nagle, along with times of prayer and silence, participants will be invited to reflect on the unfolding story of Nano’s life as a story of a woman animated with the Spirit of God. As Nano’s love for God grows – so, too, does her call to serve the poor and her charism for religious life. During the retreat, participants will be invited to reflect on their own life-experience and how they have come to recognise themselves, others and creation to be animated with the Spirit of God.
Facilitated by Sr Anne O’Leary and Sr Mary T. O’Brien pbvm
Cost: €710

Mary T. O’Brien and Anne M. O’Leary are Presentation Sisters with a shared passion for Presentation spirituality and the evolving charism of Nano Nagle. Mary is currently lecturing in sacred scripture at Mary Immaculate College, Limerick, and serves as a resource person across Ireland and internationally. Anne is currently a member of the Congregational Leadership Team of the Union of Presentation Sisters. Prior to taking up this role, she lectured in sacred scripture and spirituality at the Oblate School of Theology, San Antonio, Texas.

Contact Catherine at [email protected] for bookings or phone 057-8626153

29/04/2026

Following the success of our Sacred Dance workshop last month, we are delighted that Sr Bernadette Purcell is returning again to facilitate another day with us.
Early booking is advised as places are limited.
Contact Catherine on 057-8626153 or email [email protected]

10/04/2026

We are looking forward to our Sacred Dance Workshop tomorrow with Sr Bernadette Purcell.
We are currently taking bookings for our next Sacred Dance Workshop on 9th May.
Contact Catherine on 057-8626153 or email [email protected]

31/01/2026

It was such an honour to be able to host this important Gathering, to reconnect with familiar faces and to meet so many new Sisters, all with the same common goal, to share Nano Nagle’s story and to continue her mission throughout the world.

The Congregational Leadership Team of the international Union of Presentation Sisters – Srs Sharon Fagan, Anne O’Leary, Miriam Martin, Sheila De Sa and Joy Puerta – was delighted to host a two-week Gathering of Unit Leadership Teams at Mount St Anne’s Retreat and Conference Centre, Killenard, Ireland, from 19–30 January 2026. During Week 1 (19–24 Jan) eight new Leadership Teams from across the Congregation participated in a shared Induction to Leadership Programme. Present were Leadership Teams from, England, India North, India South, Ireland North East, Ireland South West, Newfoundland and Labrador, Pakistan and the Philippines. During Week 2 (25–30 Jan), the group were joined by Sisters in Leadership from Africa, New Zealand, Latin America and the United States of America. Although gathered from across the globe, a tangible spirit of ONENESS pervaded the entire Gathering as the leaders explored how they can collaborate more closely to forward the mission of the Congregation into the future!

28/01/2026

'Many Flames – One Lantern'!

From the 19th to 30th January 2026 an Extended Leadership Team of the Presentation Sisters is taking place in Mount St. Anne’s Retreat & Conference Centre, in Killenard, Co. Laois. This is a very blessed and special opportunity for each of our Leadership teams worldwide to gather together, especially at the start of our 250th Anniversary Celebration of the foundation of the Presentation Sisters.

Pictured is the Leadership Team of the Presentation Sisters Union North East Ireland – an image of Nano* meeting with her Sisters 250 years later!!! (L-R) Sisters Anne Marie Farragher, Bernadette Flanagan, ‘Nano’, Ann Marie Quinn (Provincial Leader) and Marion O’Raw).

*[Judie Chalmers portrays Nano Nagle in immersive, research-driven performances, notably at Nano Nagle Place and via YouTube. Her performances bring to life the 18th-century "Lady of the Lantern," highlighting Nagle's dedication to educating the poor, nursing the sick, and her courageous, advocacy work amidst Ireland's penal laws].

14/01/2026

We are now taking bookings for our Sacred Dance day on Saturday 11th April 2026. Places are limited so early booking advised.
Phone: 057-8626153 or email [email protected]

06/01/2026

We are currently recruiting for Domestic Assistants and Chef. This is a wonderful opportunity to work as part of a team in our beautiful Retreat and Conference Centre in the picturesque village of Killenard.

24/12/2025

Today, the Presentation Sisters begin a year-long celebration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the Congregation. We wish all Presentstion Sisters in Ireland and around the world, every blessing in the year ahead, especially our own Mount St Anne’s Community .. Sr Elizabeth Maxwell, Sr Dympna O’Connell, Sr Catherine Codd, Sr Mary Cullinan and Sr Josephine James.

19/12/2025

The Sisters and Staff at Mount St Anne's would like to wish all our customers a very Happy Christmas and a Blessed New Year.
Our office is closed from Friday 19th December 2025 to Monday 5th January 2026

10/11/2025

Job Opportunity👇
Faith Development Officer (School Retreats)
Mount St Anne’s is looking for a dynamic and experienced person to join our team at this busy Centre.

📍Mount St. Anne’s Retreat & Conference Centre,
Killenard, Portarlington, Co. Laois. R32 WN59

For detailed job description, please email: [email protected]

For information about the Centre visit our website: www.mountstannes.com

Closing date December 4th 2025