COIRE SOIS News
11/08/21
After the long COVID hiatus, it is finally time to gather and learn in person once more.
Since Spring 2020, only Wheel of the Year online workshops have continued.
Thank you so much to each and every one of you who have continued to support, participate, and stay connected throughout this difficult and challenging time.
On the 14th of August, I am hosting a COIRE SOIS Students Gathering at my home in South Wexford. This free event is open to all past and incoming COIRE SOIS students and workshop attendees.
I am so looking forward to meeting you all again, to gather in ceremony and celebration, to catch up, and to gather around a fire.
Camping spaces available with limited bed space in a mobile home.
Please confirm if you intend to join us, to receive Eircode and directions.
18th of August: Free Introductory Session for incoming Priestess of the Sacred Land training. This may be a Zoom session, as three of the enrolled students are unable to attend in person, but I am happy to run an in-person session, depending on numbers. This introduction will give you a flavour of what to expect on the training programme, what level of commitment and dedication is required in order to facilitate your decision to enrol.
7th of September, 7 to 9pm GMT: Eachtraí Scéalaí, exploration of the Myths through storytelling and shamanic journeying. Running for eight weeks, weekly, by Zoom.
22nd of September: Priestess of the Sacred Land, in-person course, begins.
2nd of November: Weekly Class, Use of Irish Language for Ritual. Running for eight weeks, 7 to 9pm GMT, by Zoom.
Workshop Recordings
All Wheel of the Year Workshops are recorded and, with personal sharing edited out, emailed to attendees. Don’t forget, if you have been unable to attend the workshops, you can still access the recordings.
Cost (for non-attendees): €20. Payable through Paypal at “nilebird9@yahoo.co.uk”. Please, when ordering, specify which workshop you require.
Exciting news for overseas students!
Previously, the Priestess of the Sacred Land training was only available to those based in Ireland and able to attend in person. Over the course of lockdown, and through the Wheel of the Year Online Workshops, there have been requests for an online training. It is of great importance for me as a teacher that priestess training involves being out on the Land together. I gave a lot of thought and sought spiritual guidance on how to respond to this request. As a result, I will be offering a hybrid course, consisting of ten online sessions, once a month, with written and experiential assignments, between classes, followed by an immersive ten-day residential retreat module, to take place, most likely, in Autumn 2022. This module will consist of ceremonial work, work on the Land, and visits to places of spiritual significance. I am currently working on logistics re. accomodation, transport, catering, etc. The residential module will conclude with an Ordination Ceremony.
More news on this soon.
If interested, please contact through COIRE SOIS button, or email “nilebird9@yahoo.co.uk” with Subject Heading “COIRE SOIS - Hybrid Training”
Gearing up to restart...lots of clearing, cleaning and work preparing a space for the Coire Sois gathering and free introductory session for the Priestess training programme...with another year to get ready for the immersion retreat section of the online Priestess training for overseas students.
Classroom shed , partially reclaimed leak damaged mobile for lunch space and loo and gazebo tucked away for suitable weather days..fire pit , picnic table and little grove outside. Looking forward to seeing graduate and incoming Coire Sois students on Saturday August 14th at 2pm and Priestess training students for introductory session on Wednesday 18th August 12-3pm . These are both free gatherings. Classes online and Priestess training will begin in September with occasional one day workshops and weekend retreats spread throughout the year. Emails gone out to all on the mailing list . To be added to contacts please email me at nilebird9@yahoo.co.uk