Our Team
Paschal Gannon
Paschal comes from a farming background in the West of Ireland. He worked most of his life in Construction Engineering Management abroad and in Ireland. Paschal qualified as a Counsellor/ Psychotherapist in 2014 and as a Hypnotherapist in 2016. Appointments can be made by our guests as well as non-residents.
‘I have a creative and enquiring mind and my real passion is being with people. Having the privilege of sharing some of their ’life Journey’ and listening to and sharing in their stories. In keeping with the ethos of the old Irish saying ‘Giorraíonn beirt bóthar’ (Two people shorten the road). The Glendalough Sanctuary offers the perfect setting for these synchronicities to occur.’
Breda Ahearn
Breda is a member of the Sisters of the Cross & Passion (CP), a retired primary school teacher and part of the team at Tearmann, now the Glendalough Sanctuary, since 2005.
Breda continues the work, warm welcome and spiritual tradition herself and Fr. Michael Rodgers, who set up the retreat Centre in 1992, carried out over many years.
“I welcome people to the Glendalough Sanctuary and offer a listening ear to those who wish to share their story while on retreat. I offer my many skills to add fullness and variety to all the programmes at the pilgrimage centre."
Álainn
Hello, I'm Álainn (Aw-Lin)... and yes, my name means "Beautiful" in Irish—fitting, don’t you think? 🐾
I wasn’t always this lucky. I was found all alone in a field when I was just a pup. Thankfully, the kind folks at Dogs Angels Ireland took me in, gave me love, and helped me find my way to the most magical place—the Glendalough Sanctuary, my forever home.
Now I spend my days greeting guests, going on forest adventures, and learning the fine art of meditation and mindfulness. I can do a full 180-degree spin in mid-air when I’m really excited—which, let’s be honest, is often.
I adore walks, swims, and snuggles, and I might just melt your heart if you let me. I’m always here, tail wagging, to remind you what joy, presence, and a little fresh air can do for the soul.
Come find your calm—I’ll be waiting, woof!