Heartsong…Wild Celebration Rhythms…Dance of Life….Rainforest Chants ….Native American Songs and Dances….Trance Drumming….

If you have been to one or two of the Tribal Spirit Beginners Classes or a day workshop you will probably enjoy these retreats. Each event is unique, working with the traditions of the Celtic year and music and teachings from many cultures.

...I was a little nervous at first but when I got there I had such fun...

...I felt we had opened our hearts to inspired mysteries, illuminating the magic of the ordinary, and inspiring deep feelings in all of us...

Whether it’s your first time at Boghill or a returning friend this is were you can find all the info you will need. These workshops have developed thanks to many years of the drumming, sharing and listenings of the growing drum community in Ireland. Always new, always different, a safe space is created where we can restore our spirits, our connection with ourselves, each other and the spiritual side of our lives. An exploration of the hand drum as a tool for ; Individual and Community, Healing and Celebration, Movement and Stillness, Chaos and Peace. Exploring rhythms, songs, chants in harmony, teachings of the drum from the tribal cultures of planet earth.

Practical Information about the Boghill Retreat

Prices include all meals and excellent dormitory accommodation. Some single and twin rooms available at €12 extra a night. The boghill centre provides us with a beautiful circular workshop space and lots of privacy in 50 acres of grounds. Also providing us with wonderful vegetarian food, the centre is signposted of the main rd between Kilfenora and Lisdoonvarna.

Dates for 2012:

Brigit. Fri. 3rd Feb to Sun. 5th Feb. Awakening the maiden, kindling the first warmth of spring, and celebrating the return of the wild hunt.

€200 Concession : €150

Spring Equinox. Fri. 23rd to Sun. 25th March.

Invocation of balance, power and renewal. Celebrating the return of the light

€200 Concession : €150

Bealtaine. 4 day retreat. Fri. 4th to Mon. 7th May.

The call to the first heady days of summer. ‘conjuring summer in’

€250 Concession : €190

Autumn Equinox. Fri. 21st to Sun. 23rd Sept.

Harvest festival and thanksgiving. Drumming and dancing the last of the summer.

€200 Concession : €150

Samhain. Fri. 2nd to Sun. 4th Nov.

Celebrating the Celtic new year, first bite of winter. Hallowe’en, festival of remembrance.

€200 Concession : €150

Yule. 4 day retreat. Thurs 20th to Sun 23rd Dec.

Our most popular retreat of the year the midwinter gathering has an extra day this year to allow us to celebrate the journey through the deepest night of the

midwinter solstice and the final day of the Mayan calendar

€250 Concession : €190

Costs include all meals and accommodation.

Concession prices are for low waged/students /unwaged, and are offered in return for a little help with the set up and pull down of the event. Even cheaper concessions can be negotiated if needed.

Phone Bríd for bookings on 00 353 67 325 88 or email bookings@tribalspiritdrumming.org

Phone John on 00 353 65 683 5736 or email info@tribalspiritdrumming.org for any other information

Info and Guidelines for Tribal Spirit Workshops and Retreats

Please avoid late arrival or leaving early. Do Bring: percussion toys and drums, warm clothes and cosy blankets for any camp fire sessions. Leave behind: alcohol and other drugs. Health: workshops can be a bit too noisy and lively for pregnant women. Age range: at present we have no resources for children, workshops are aimed at adults, but younger teens have come with a parent of guardian and this has worked very well. Concessions are for anyone with less access to money, and even cheaper concessions can be arranged for exchange with a little help with the workshops.

Travel information:

By car:

From Ennis:
Take the N85 out of Ennis signed Lisdoonvarna, Ennistymon and Corofin and follow the signs to Corofin on the R476 - to your right just outside Ennis. Keep on this road all the way through Corofin to Kilfenora. When you reach Kilfenora take the first turn to the right to Lisdoonvarna (still on R476). After approx 3 miles you will see a sign for the Boghill Centre on your left. Take this turn and then the next right turn – after you see two horse heads on the left and just after the house on the right. The Centre is about half a mile on your left.
From Galway:
Head for Kinvara, Ballyvaughan and Lisdoonvarna. From Lisdoonvarna take the road to Kilfenora. After about 1/2 mile Boghill is signposted on the right. After about 300 meters take the small road to the left. The Centre is about half a mile on your right.

From Shannon Airport

Often a lift would be available from other drummers passing near Shannon on their way to Boghill, ask Rachel for help when you are booking, the alternative would be bus or taxis. Taxis are around 70 euro, please phone the taxi to arrange your own pickup from the airport. Other users of Boghill usually use Peter Mooney - 00353 657074663 (mobile 00353 872069019). Alternatively there is 'Murphys Cab' 00353 879501218.

By Bus

Visit www.buseireann.ie for current bus timetables, the nearest stops to Boghill is either Lisdoonvarna (5 minutes drive) or Kilfenora (10 minutes drive).  

By Train

See www.irishrail.ie for timetables and fares. Sometimes you can get 'rail and sail' deals for ferry and train over from England. The nearest train station is Ennis*. Please organise your own transportation from Ennis station to Boghill - either the bus or a taxi (see above).*Trains sometimes terminate at Limerick station but there is usually a bus service to Ennis.