The Focolare Movement is an international group which takes its inspiration from Jesus’ last prayer, “May they all be one”, (Jn. 17:21). Its aim is to bring people of all ages, nationalities and beliefs together in the spirit of “Many Streams, One River!”, to share how they try to live for peace and unity in their everyday lives.
This year its summer gathering “Mariapolis” will take place in Ballycastle, Co. Antrim. People from all over the island of Ireland are excited about having the summer gathering in Northern Ireland for the first time. The Programme will include talks, workshops, sharing personal stories, reflection and dialogue, outings and fun activities with special programmes for teenagers and children.
Please send separate booking forms and at least a 50% deposit (except for accommodation in the Marine Hotel where payment is made direct to the hotel); cheques,drafts, PO’s etc made payable to “FocolareTrust”, by 30th April to: Focolare Centre, Curryhills, Prosperous, Co. Kildare
Registration Rates:
Adults £45/€55 Concessions £35/€40 Family groups with children under 18: £100/€120 Daily visitors are invited to give a contribution (suggestion £10 per person)
Registration will take place on Wednesday 2nd of July at the Marine Hotel from 3.00pm onwards.
For further information email: mariapolis@focolare.ie or contact:
- Focolare Centre, 24 Piney Hills, Belfast BT9 5NR, Tel. 02890661028
- Focolare Centre, Curryhills, Prosperous, Co. Kildare, Tel. 045 840410
Accommodation and Catering
Please complete and return the separate booking form as indicated overleaf, prices are in £ sterling.
Corrymeela Centre has two locations as below. Prices shown are for an all-in, full board package for the whole Mariapolis and include dinner on Wednesday evening at 7.00pm.
1. Corrymeela Main House
Shared bedrooms, not ensuite (2,3 and 4 beds). Cost: £120 per person sharing
Single rooms, not ensuite. Cost: £160 (only 8 rooms are available)
2. Corrymeela Davey Village
Shared en suite bedrooms (2, 3 and 4 beds). Cost: £180 per person Single ensuite rooms. Cost: £230 per person (only 5 rooms are available)
Marine Hotel, Ballycastle (early bookings advisable)
Prices shown are for the 4 nights; single room supplement of £20 per night applies.
Bed and Breakfast per person in a shared ensuite room. Cost: £180 per person
Full Board cost: £280 per person
Half Board cost: £250 per person (B and B and evening meal)
Meals do not include an evening meal on Wednesday.
Bookings must be made directly with the Marine Hotel stating that you wish to have the Focolare special package. Tel. 0044 2820762222 / E mail info@marinehotelballycastle.com
Caravan and Camping Site: Maguire Strand, tel. 028 2076 3294. Please book directly.
There are 9 spaces: Cost £22 per night per caravan / £21 per night camper van / £20 per large family tent
Young Adult /Student Accommodation
Contact Sofia: info@focolare.ie / 00 353 85 161 4532 Eric: eric.bos@focolare.org / 00 353 83 441 2888
Family rates: please contact Breda & Garrett Hayes at 00353 14927513 / bihayes@eircom.net
For all other general information re accommodation contact:
Bernadette Dunne (Rep. of Ireland) tel. 0876653231/ bernadettedunne3@eircom.net
Mary McKinley (Northern Ireland ) tel. 02820751582
