Named in honour of Margaret Aylward, the founder of the Holy Faith Sisters, in whose grounds the centre sits.
I am not a poet, though Glasnevin might make one a poet.
Margaret Aylward
Inaugurated in February 2014, this modern building is situated in a breathtaking environment infused with a profound historical heritage in a location renowned for its spiritual significance. From the era of St. Mobhi in the 6th century to the Holy Faith Sisters, the place has long been intertwined with the pursuit of spirituality. Step into this inviting sanctuary where individuals from diverse religious backgrounds or none at all can discover tranquility and engage in meaningful conversations. #CityOasis.
7 March 2026 | 10.00am - 1.00pm | Donation: €5 Maximum: 10 persons | Booking Essential. Facilitated by Olive Manning - An opportunity to experience the labyrinth as a tool for reflection, self-knowledge and meditation. Participants will be required to remove shoes and walk the labyrinth...
The ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi with self-paced gentle movements known as “Meditation in Motion”. Moira has had an interest in holistic therapies for many years. She is qualified as a Reflexologist, Massage Therapist, Indian Head Massage Therapist. A qualified Tai Chi Instructor for...
19 March 2026 | 11am – 1.30pm | Max 12 | Cost €10 | Booking Essential. Create a unique and sustainable Spring decoration for your home using old books. Learn a new skill and help to care for Mother Earth by upcycling your old books into festive,...
Renew your heart, refresh your spirit—join us for a Lenten Reflection Evening at the Margaret Aylward Centre on 19 March 2026, 7:30 – 8:30pm. 🌱🕯️💚 This time of reflection will enable us to draw on scripture and music to seek nourishment and refreshment as we...
14, 28 Feb & 21 March & 11, 24 April 2026 Discover how flowers shape our world, our cultures, and our well-being in this five-session immersive course blending nature, science, and reflection. 10.00am – 12.00pm | Booking Essential. Cost €20 (advance booking of 5 sessions...
✨ Longer evenings, new possibilities — explore what’s happening at the #MargaretAylwardCentre this month. 2026 Spring – Summer Brochure You can book here on our website – or call us on 01 7979364 or email info@macfd.ie
Read the latest edition of our Newsletter “Awakening” – Issue 1, available for you to read here Click on an image of a flyer to be redirected to the website booking page for an upcoming event.
As we stand at the threshold of a new year, we are reminded of the words of T.S. Eliot: “For last year’s words belong to last year’s language, and next year’s words await another voice. And to make an end is to make a beginning.”…
As we approach the sacred season of Christmas, we are reminded of the timeless words of St. Francis of Assisi: “Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love.” With the incarnation of God made human, Christmas invites…
The Holy Faith Sisters tell their founding story and outline the central ethos of their schools. Click here to view
With the longer days and glorious sunshine, the summer is in full swing, and for many people, life has taken on a more leisurely pace. Here at the Centre as we prepare for our annual August closure, we are conscious of the wonderful support we…
On Friday, 8 May, white smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, signalling to the world that the College of Cardinals has chosen a new leader for the Catholic Church. Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, an Augustinian friar from the United States, has been…
Immerse yourself in the latest edition of our Newsletter “Awakening” – Issue 4, available for you to read here (Click the page turner on bottom right corner of cover) Click on an image of a flyer to be redirected to the website booking page for…
On Wednesday 17th April, the Margaret Aylward Centre was filled with music and song, courtesy of the Holy Faith Past Pupils Choir under the direction of Marie Dunne CHF. Ciaran Coll, a staff member from St Mary’s Girls Holy Faith Secondary School and friend of…
As we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, we’re reminded of his remarkable journey, filled with challenges that still resonate today. From captivity to freedom, his story teaches us about resilience and faith. Just as Patrick shared hope in a land unfamiliar with Christianity, we’re encouraged to…
10 year Anniversary of the Margaret Aylward Centre: This special occasion coincided with the feast of St Brigid. Brigid became a woman of special significance to Margaret Aylward and the Holy Faith sisters, bringing light and hope to many in darkness and dedicating her…
Today, on the feast of St. Brigid, we reflect on the legacy of this renowned female saint who passed away 1500 years ago. Born near Faughart in Co Louth, Brigid’s deep commitment to her Christian faith is closely tied to her association with Kildare, where…
Click on the link below to view some of the events coming up this Autumn at the Margaret Aylward Centre. 2024 Spring – Summer Brochure You can book here on our website – or call us on 01 7979364 or email info@macfd.ie
Wishing each one Hope, Peace and Joy. Read our Newsletter – Awakening 10 here Events at the centre click here
“We can do but little but we will strive to do that little, trusting in God for a better future.” Margaret Aylward. 23rd November is the 213th anniversary of the birth of Margaret Aylward, (1810-1889) foundress of the Sisters of the Holy Faith and…
October 4th marks the end of the Season of Creation but this year, it also marks the publication by Pope Francis of a sequel to Laudato Si’, the title of which is Laudate Deum. The timing of this publication might be interpreted as a signal…
Theme: “Glasnevin – Looking Back, Looking Forward.” Experience a brief visit to Glasnevin House, a guided walk in the grounds, music from St Mary’s Holy Faith Secondary School and some Telescope Time with the Irish Astronomical Society. 22.09.2023 | Session 1: 5.15 – 7.00pm | Session…
The Margaret Aylward Centre will be hosting our annual Christmas Craft Fair in the Centre on Saturday, 18th November 2023 | 10am-1pm. To book a table at the craft fair, please email info@macfd.ie or call the Centre on 017979364.
Friday, 14 July is the feast of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha is the patron saint of traditional ecology, Indigenous Peoples, and care for creation. Born into the Mohawk in Upstate New York in the middle of the 17th Century, she lost her family when she was…
Laudato Si’ Week 2023 runs from Sunday, 21 – 28 May and this year the theme is “Hope for the Earth, Hope for Humanity.” In the past week it has been widely reported that we will reach the critical tipping point of 1.5⁰C increase in…
Grab a cup of tea, find a cozy spot, and immerse yourself in the latest edition of Awakening – Issue 5, available for you to read here (Click the page turner on bottom right corner of cover) Click on an image of a flyer to…
Image: `Earthrise` was taken on Christmas Eve 1968 from Apollo 8 by William Anders. Saturday, 22 April is World Earth Day – a day when we especially reflect on the precious gift of the Creator and on our call to be stewards of it. We…
A time for celebration, reflection, and gratitude marking the end of and the beginning of a new month. Appreciate blessings and pray for those who are less fortunate. May this Eid bring peace, happiness, and prosperity to all. #eidmubarak #Ramadan
As April arrives, we feel the arrival of Spring. Life is re-emerging and it’s hard not to feel the positive effects of this season. Be inspired to embrace the energy, beauty, sounds and colour around us! Read our Newsletter “Awakening – Issue 4” here
Wednesday, 8 March is International Women’s Day and this year’s theme is #EmbraceEquity. Most people have some understanding and awareness of the issue of gender equality, of the various forms of discrimination which can disadvantage women in terms of their social, economic, political, educational and…
The Margaret Aylward Centre is proud to share a new addition to our Centre in the form of “A Spiritual Journey”. This beautiful piece of artwork is on long-term loan to the Centre from Josette Vasallo, a Maltese artist who has been living in Ireland…
Today is the feast of our most famous female saint, Brigid who died 1500 years ago. Born around Faughart in Co Louth and the daughter of a chieftain, Brigid was deeply committed to her Christian faith and is most closely associated with Kildare where she…
The Holocaust was a horrific event in history in which six million Jews and millions of others were systematically murdered by the Nazi regime during World War II. By remembering the Holocaust we honor the victims and ensure that such atrocities are never repeated. The…
Happy New Year to all our friends and collaborators. We hope you had a peaceful and restful break over Christmas and are looking towards 2023 with real hope. It has been a remarkably mild winter so far, apart from a few days of frost and…
Promotor of Young Ireland, organiser of famine relief in Wicklow, co-founder of the Holy Faith Sisters, Irish speaker, pilgrim, and a mean handball player: this was John Gowan, Skerries-born, Dublin diocesan, and then Vincentian priest who made such an impact in inner-city Dublin in the mid…
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” (Matthew 5:9)
