‘I am with you always,
to the end of the world‘
(Mt 28:20)

Donamon Castle.

Ballinasloe & District Pioneer Youth Club invite Young Pioneers (10 – 17 years) and accompanying adults to join us for our 2025/2026 Retreat Day in Donamon Castle. 

Leaders

Kevin McGeeney & Mairead Ryan

and supported by
Fr. Joe Delaney
(Spiritual Director, PTAA Western Province)

Schedule

10.30 am
Arrive at Donamon Castle
Meet and Greet
/ Tea, coffee, drinks for young participants etc.

10.45 am
Welcome & Introductions
& Introduction to Retreat Day (Kevin)

11.00 am
Ice-breakers to support participants get to know one another

11.15 am
‘Being friends with Jesus’
– Kevin and Mairead’s first presentation & workshop

12 noon
The Angelus followed by stretch-break

12.15 pm
‘Finding the courage to be true friends’
– Sr Cooey’s second presentation and workshop

13.00 pm
Lunch
– All participants to bring pack lunch. Tea / Coffee, Orange, Blackcurrant etc. will be provided.

13.30 pm
Games Challenge!
– Some interactive fun!

13.45 pm
Arts & Craft worshop with Srs Cooey & Sr Hyacinthe
– We will make something we can bring home!

14.15 pm
‘The Holy Spirit in the lives of Jesus’ friends’
– Sr Cooey’s third presentation and workshop

14.45 pm
Mass preparation and availability of Sacrament of Reconciliation

15.10 pm
Retreat Mass, including renewal of Pioneer Pledge for Young and Adult Pioneers

15.55 pm
Retreat ends

To Reserve Places

To register please email, WhatsApp message or text Justin at pioneers@creideamh.ie or 087 6171526 on or before Wednesday 3rd December 2025.

Retreat day can accommodate twenty-five young people (and 25 accompanying adults).

Cost

Suggested donation:  €10 per young person & €10 per accompanying adult.

Retreat Leaders

Kevin McGeeney

Kevin ….

Mairead Ryan

Mairead … 

Further Enquiries

Please contact Justin on 087 6171526.