MOYA 2024 SCHEDULE
Brilliant Ballybunion Goes Wild Creative Climate Action Event
Join us for a creative, immersive journey through the Barna Way. We will be joined by Jennie Moran, Katie O'Connor, Lisa Fingleton and Rena Blake for this farm walk with an artistic twist and taster.
This event is free, but we ask that everyone who books, bring their own bag with wet gear/sunscreen, wellington/hiking boots, their own water bottle and hot drink keep cup.
Please note, that filming & photography is taking place for this event for promotional and archival purposes.
Booking is essential as space is very limited.
๐ The Barna Way, V31 YK68
๐ถ Free Event
Dawn Chorus at the Barna Way
Join Rena at Barna for a beautiful 5am start, where you will experience the Dawn Chorus in the stunning surroundings of The Barna Way, an organic farm just outside Ballybunion
Rena will be joined by Dr Barry O Donoghue of the Irish Parks and Wildlife Service who will help facilitate this walk. Booking is essential as spaces are very limited.
๐ The Barna Way, V31 YK68
๐ถ Free Event (Booking Essential)
Morning Meditation with Mello
Morning meditation, come and practice mindfulness with sitting and walking in the cosy room. I have my own practice now for many years having completed mindfulness based stress reduction and loving kindness courses. Looking forward to sharing with you.
๐ถ โฌ10.00 per person.
Coming Home - a Morning of Mindfulness & Meditation with Rosarie
We will experience:
Grounding relaxing gentle breathing meditation, sitting up.
Somatic exercises to ground, release sadness and honour your devinity.
30 minute meditation, laying down.
Drumming journey, experience the power of the drum as it supports you deepening into your experience.
Finishing in gentle movement to help ground your experience in your body.
Please bring mat, cushion, blanket and water.๐ฅฐ
Arrive at 8.45 to allow time to settle.
Investment 25 euros
Blessings
Rosarie
๐ถ โฌ25.00 Per Person
Morning Movers with Leigheas Retreats
Rise & Rock Outโ Dance event created by Cathy Healy & Katie O'Brien.
Music and movement to activate and boost your happy hormones. What better way to start the day than to dance like no ones looking! Shake and smile your troubles away. All ages and abilities welcome, dressing up encouraged, glitter station, refreshments and more!
๐ถ โฌ15.00 per person, Children under 16โs go Free.
HIIT The Beach โ HIIT Workout with Peter
HIIT The Beach - HIIT workshop with Peter
๐ถ Cost: โฌ10.00 per person.
Kittyโs Teddy Bear Clinic
Kitty provides a pre cut sewing pattern but children are very welcome to bring their own fabric. We handstitch them and Kitty brings toy filling. The teddies can be personalised with bows, hearts or charms, which Kitty will provide too. She can offer only 6 spaces in the workshop, so booking is essential!.
Suitable for Ages 6-12 years.
๐ถ โฌ20.00
Mixed Level Vinyasa Yoga with Kiara
Kiara will be running a Mixed Level Vinyasa Yoga class, which will start with some breathwork, before moving into asana practice, and finishing with some restorative poses, leaving you energised for your day ahead.
๐ถ Cost: Donations-based
Chair Based Exercise - Seated Fitness for Function & Balance with Martina
Chair-based exercise class โ seated fitness for function & balance
๐ถ Cost: Free
Plant Based Bakery with Lily Toomey
Plant based baking can feel overwhelming but it doesn't have to. In this hands-on workshop Chef Lily will teach the principles behind vegan cakes, cookies and meringues and students will have a chance to make and decorate their own treats! Together we will sample and explore how plant-based ingredients can give really delicious results! Looking forward to seeing you there!
๐ถ โฌ18.00 per person.
Meditation Made Simple with Grรกinne Henry
HI Everyone,
My name is Grainne Henry. In my Relaxation/Meditation Session we will do some mind power exercises, a little stress management techniques, yoga breathing and guided meditation. Our theme for this year is โwhat you focus on grows!โ I would love to see some old friends and new people. All are welcome.
๐ถ โฌ15.00 per person.
Summer Vibes Dance Class (including Soul Stretch) with Astrid
The Ultimate Summer Vibes dance/fitness experience!
Dance & feel fabulous to the iconic summer sounds of the 70โs, 80โs & 90โs! Learn moves to lift your spirits and get you into the summer mood. An uplifting combination of Latin moves, Brazilian beats, Energy vibe body drumming, fitness fusion, salsa mambo, body tango, goddess vibes, soul stretch & the most blissful body love meditation/relaxation. Restore your body, Replenish your soul, Reignite your joy.
Experience the dynamic turbo teaching of Astrid & Loz who take fitness to another level.
No experience needed
Please bring mat, light blanket or throw and cushion & water.
All shapes, sizes, ages welcome.
Make your body, mind and soul happy
๐ถ โฌ20.00
Paper Making Workshop with Marie Brennan
Join amazing artist Marie Brennan, who will show and help you to make your own paper. Suitable for ages: 8-16 years, but everyone welcome.
Coasteering with Wild Water Adventures
Explore our stunning North Kerry Coastline Coasteering, scrambling over rocks, swimming through sea arches, into caves, rock jumping, cliff jumping, just pure, undiluted adventure!!
๐ถ โฌ45.00 per person.
Walk to Knockanure Hill with Local Guide Danny Houlihan
Take a guided walk to the top of Knockanure Hill or Cnoc an รir with Danny. Explore the history and sights of this famous hill. Meeting at Super Valu at 2pm. Children must be accompanied by adults.
This is a good walk - approximately 9 or 10km, so please wear appropriate clothing and footwear.
Bring a drink (preferably no single use plastic).
๐ถโฌ20.00
Breathwork Workshop with Leigheas Retreats
Beginners/Intermediate Breathwork (Pranayama). You will learn about the benefits of breathwork, as well as several techniques and styles of breathwork with supervision and guidance. This group session will explore different practices of breathing that you will be able to take home with you. All levels of experience/no experience welcome.
Not suitable for U16s.
๐ถโฌ20.00
Mandala Making Workshop with Kathryn Crowley
Come join me at the MOYA festival. Weโll end with some soothing relaxation techniques so that you will feel refreshed, yet grounded, after creating mandalaโs together at this fun workshop.
๐ถโฌ18.00
The Joyful Goddess Workshop with Astrid
Learn the 5 Gorgeous Goddess activations for joyful living and radiant wellbeing with Astrid Longhurst.
Goddess energy is the energy of living in alignment with who you authentically are.
There is something that is so powerful when we truly take action on our dreams and begin to live in ways that inspire, fulfil and nourish us โ mind, body, heart and soul.
When you stop allowing yourself to be driven by your old โstoriesโ and move away from your old thoughts, patterns, actions and behaviour, you move into a more conscious way of living, creating and receiving.
The joyful Goddess workshop will teach you 5 powerful energy practices to activate & awaken your joyful inner Goddess. Move into joy, wellbeing & vitality through this energising and uplifting workshop through movement, mindset & manifestation.
๐ถ โฌ15.00
Bhakti Yoga with Cathy Healy
Join Cathy Healy for a morning of Bhakti Yoga. This workshop will focus on our relationship with the Divine and to Universal Flow.
Please bring a yoga mat, a warm blanket, a cushion for support and a journal if you have one.
The yoga practice will be Yin Style where we allow ourselves to be fully supported by props as we sink deeply into the practice. There will be mediation, prayer, journaling and deep reconnection to self.
All levels are welcome. Booking is essential on MOYA Website or 087 7837448. Investment โฌ30.
๐ถโฌ30.00
Cormacโs Coastal Walk - A Shoreline Exploration
Join tour guide, zoologist and marine biologist Cormac McKinley for a coastal exploration of Ballybunion
Cormac will meet us at the Lifeguards hut/Surf School on the Men's Beach.
Please dress appropriately for the weather and for walking on the beach and black rocks. The walk starts at 9am and will take approximately 2 hours.
๐ถ โฌ10.00 per person.
Morning Flow Yoga with Cathy Healy
Sunday Morning Yoga Flow at the Bandstand. Breathe & Move as we come together to practice looking out on the Beautiful Atlantic Ocean. Bring a mat & small blanket or towel. Please dress for the weather. All Levels welcome.
๐ถDonation Based.
Angel Alchemy - Transform your life with the angels with Susan Browne Lifelong learning
Join Susan Browne, angel teacher, wellness coach and author of Angel EFT, for a transformative workshop working with the angelic realms. In this workshop, you will have the opportunity to learn about the angelic realms and connect with them in powerful guided visualisation and activities.
Buy your ticket in advance to avail of the early bird discount:
๐ถโฌ13.00 (โฌ10.00 Early Bird).
Qi Gong Wellness: Relax, Revitalise & Re-energise with Noreen
Qi Gong works with the body's energy systems to boost vitality & increase energy levels as well as let go of mind and body tightness and tension.
This event offers slow flowing mindful movement, breathwork, body tapping, self massage & healing sounds. It is suitable for people of all ages and agilities and practiced in the standing position.
It is a gentle body workout focusing on deep mind and body relaxation. Come along & change your energy!
๐ถ โฌ15.00
Family Day, MOYA Market & Food
Family Fun Day with live DJ, Food & Coffee Carts, Market Stalls, Bouncy Castles, Animals, Face & Nail Painting, Street Performers, Drumming, Local Musicians!
๐ถFree event
Drum & Dance Show with Drum Dance Ireland
Drum Dance Ireland will be bringing their sound garden to MOYA. One of a kind, amazing sounds for you to play and dance. Check out some of the fun here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5D_32FtfcS/?igsh=ZDdtbGlrZ3E0dDVo
๐ถ Free Event
Yogalicious Scribbles with Mary Harrison and Jacqui Meskell
Yogalicious Scribbles uses the powerful combination of yoga and art in a supported space to help you connect to and release stress from your body and mind no previous experience necessary, all materials provided you cannot get this wrong, its about you finding you!
Learn to flow freely - no rules, no judgement - just you, your body and your breath. This therapeutic workshop will combine somatic yoga (led by Jacqui Meskell of YogaliciousME) and intuitive art (led by renowned artist Mary Harison) for an unforgettable experience that will leave you feeling unravelled, centred and fully embodied as the unique and special person you are. Suitable for any age, all levels. Details: 11.30-1.30pm, Sunday 5th May, Ballybunion convent. For more info see www.yogaliciousme.com
๐ถ โฌ25.00
Photography for kids - Harry Potter Style with Ostap
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in photos on your phone.
The Heal Your Period Plan with Michelle of New Body & Soul
Ready to say good bye to debilitating period problems month after month? Learn the steps to transform your period health for good. Your period is just a message from your hormones every month on the state of your health. All of the horrible symptoms may be common but are not normal. They are a clue as to where the healing needs to start. Join me on this one hour workshop that will transform your period picture for good. Whether you have been diagnosed with pcos, suffering every month, looking to come off the pill or get pregnant this year. I will teach you the roadmap to healing your period.
๐ Online.
๐ถ Free Event
The Pirate Queen: The Amazing Yoga Workshop retelling the story of Grรกinne Mhaol with Maeve Ferris, Ebb & Flow Yoga
The Pirate Queen: The Amazing Yoga Workshop retelling the story of Grรกinne Mhaol" is a captivating fusion of yoga and Irish myth & legendary storytelling, where we'll embark on an odyssey through a flowing yoga practice inspired by the adventurous spirit of the legendary Irish pirate queen. Build strength with graceful warrior sequences, to fully embody the strength and resilience of Grรกinne. Embracing the ocean, there will be back bends, undulations & forward folds to capture the sway of the ship at sea with the fluidity and power of the feminine energy. During the latter part of the practice, your inner warrior will be soothed with quiet, gentle, yin yoga to bring about stillness throughout the body. During this practice, you will be invited to let go as you bathe in the stories of this Sea Queen to the sound of soft tones and music.
Interwoven with your yoga practice, is Grรกinne Mhaol's narrative, creating a holistic experience that seamlessly blends physical movement, mindfulness, and the inspirational tale of a remarkable woman. A workshop designed to rejuvenate and empower you and to help foster a profound connection to both the practice of yoga and the legendary saga of the Pirate Queen herself.
After we've flowed and rested, we delve into a guided reflective journaling session to get to know your inner wild atlantic warrior.
๐ถ
โฌ23.00 Per person
Interactive Drum Show with Drum Dance Ireland
Mr. BOOMโs drum show is full of fun games and activities and a great chance for anyone to give the experience of a large size drum circle a go.
Up to 100 participants will be provided with their own drum or percussion instrument.
Absolutely no previous experience in drumming is required for this and it is aimed at people of all ages and abilities.
Mr. BOOM of Drum Dance Ireland will be leading through this interactive show making sure everybody gets involved and is part of this spectacle of noise agus craic.
๐ถ Free Event
Macramรฉ from Marine Treasures with Grace Austin
This workshop sees participants learn how to mindfully craft their own macramรฉ plant hangers from a blend of organic plant fibres and finds from the beach. Using completely natural and recycled materials, you'll learn the fundamental knots that make up the craft of macramรฉโskills you can take home (alongside your plant hanger!) and use to create your own designs again and again.
๐ถ โฌ30.00
9D Breathwork Experience with Geraldine Ahern & Tomas Oโ Sullivan
I am a rebirthing breathwork facilitator & teacher based in Killorglin.
With 15 years experience in energy work & shamanic work,I moved into facilitating breathwork 7 years ago and became a teacher of it 2 years ago.Breathwork inparticularly rebirthing was the journey home for me,back to the body.It allowed me to come into a deep space of acceptance of all that had happened in my life where other modalities kept me searching & seeking.The breath set me free.I work with mostly women & mothers who have been affected by traumatic events which impacted their mental & physical health & those diagnosed late in life with autism & adhd.I also work with men struggling with low self esteem & mental health challenges.
Where usually I offer a Rebirthing Breathwork Session at Moya, this year I'm changing it up & offering a very special 9 D Breathwork Experience with the theme Healing Ancestral Trauma.
9 D is an epic Immersive breathwork journey combining conscious connected breathwork, subliminal messaging, binaural beats, affirmations & really cool music which is all brought to you via a special headset worn by each participant.Enter into your subconscious mind,meet your ancestors & cut the cords to set yourself free from what isn't yours to carry anymore in a stunning guided journey with breathwork & sound.
Places are limited due to limited amount of headsets so prebooking is essential.
๐ถ โฌ30.00
West African Dance Class with Julie Staveley-OโCarroll
Julie Staveley-OโCarroll has been studying Guinean West African dance for over 20 years. She began taking classes in the US around 2000 and was inspired to travel to Guinea for the first time in 2013 to learn about the dancing and culture from the source. Julie is just returning from Guinea after an intensive study with Youssouf Koumbassa, a world renowned Master Teacher.
This will be a high energy workshop of dancing. Your yoga attire will be perfect for this class. Julie will share choreography with you from a select rhythm/dance from Guinea. This will be a beginner class. Come with an open mind and be ready to have some fun:-)
๐ถ โฌ10.00
Creative Mindfulness for kids with Lindsey & Elishia
In this Creative Mindfulness for Kids workshop, we will explore the idea that all our feelings belong, look at healthy and skillful ways to attend to these feelings and practise kindness and compassion for ourselves. All of this will be done through arts and crafts, storytelling and awareness techniques. For more information on the Creative Mindfulness Method devised by Louise Shanagher, please visit www.creativemindfulness.com
Suitable for 5-9 year olds.
๐ถ โฌ15.00
Ice Baths & Breathwork with Leigheas Retreats
A guided Ice bath submersion event on the beach with breathwork. We will be there to hold your hand as you explore the wild ride of cold water therapy. One dip can boost your body and confidence, this is an opportunity to face your fears and be exhilarated and proud of this great achievement. Leave with a glowing buzz and tools to practice cold water therapy at home.
๐ถ โฌ90.00 (โฌ80.00 Early Bird)
Bromore Cliffs Guided Walk with Mike
Bromore Cliffs are spectacular cliffs located just north of Ballybunion on the Wild Atlantic Way. Join landowner Mike for a guided tour of the beautiful cliffs, where youโll see a wealth of flora & fauna, with a chance to see the resident Peregrine Falcon and fox families.
๐ถ Donations-based.
Energising Vinyasa Yoga with Clodagh Mason
Join me on the mat for gentle, yet challenging yoga flow classes!
A yoga practice to help you become more self-aware, feel self-love and teach you how to be soft in a world that can be so hard.
Classes pay particular attention to strengthening the mind-body connection through the asanas (yoga poses), breath-work and meditation. We will build strength, flexibility, and mobility for the physical body, as well as providing a soft meditation for the mind.
There will be lots of options throughout the classes, making them accessible to everyone โ beginners included!
Looking forward to seeing you on the mat very shortly.
Love & light always,
Clodagh x
๐ถ โฌ12.00
Art Decorating Workshop with Vera & Nina
Nina will help children to paint their beach stones. Vera has made some delicious cookies, ready for yummy decorations. Why not bring your own stone from the beach?
๐ถ โฌ12.00
Introduction to Foundational Vegan Recipes with Lily Toomey
Interested in exploring the world of plant-based living? This workshop will dive into some classic recipes to help you get started. Chef Lily has 12 years experience in all things vegan cooking, from restaurants to catering to workshops, and she will take you through a hands-on morning of making hummus, seitan, cashew cream, and more with tips and tricks to get the most flavour out of your vegan dishes. We will talk about specialist ingredients and ways to build a vegan menu. Looking forward to seeing you there!
๐ถ โฌ18.00
Mindfulness & Self-Compassion Workshop with Lindsey Crean
In this workshop we will explore different awareness practices and find out which anchors, the breath is an anchor, best help us be in the present moment. We will also learn ways in which we can be more compassionate towards ourselves so that we can care for and support ourselves in times of suffering and protect and motivate ourselves when we need to set boundaries and ensure that our needs are met. There are many benefits to self-compassion practice such as the ability to calm your own nervous system in times of stress, an increase in life satisfaction and better relationships.
๐ถ โฌ15.00
Gut Health & Fermenting Discussion & Demo with Mary-Thea Kerry Kefir & Sarah Fitzgerald Green Green Gate
Mary-Thea of Kerry Kefir and Sarah of The Green Green Gate Kombucha will present a Fermentation Demo with discussion to show you how to maintain your gut health from home. FERMENTATION
DEMO - MILK KEFIR -GINGER BUG -SAUERKRAUT
PRODUCTS TO BE DISCUSSED -KEFIR -GINGER BUG STARTER -SAUERKRAUT -KOMBUCHA -APPLE CIDER VINEGAR. Kefir, Kombucha, Kefir Grains & Gingerbug starter available on the day.
๐ถ โฌ20.00
Chakra dance Release with Elaine Clancy
Chakradance is a powerful movement therapy practice for wellness. It uses spontaneous dance with specific chakra-resonant music for the purpose of healing and re-tuning your whole mind-body-spirit energy system. Elaine is an accredited QTT Practitioner, Shamanic Practitioner, Shamanic Counsellor, & Shamanic Practitioner Teacher with over 10 years experience facilitating Chakradance workshops.
๐ถ โฌ18.00
Beat Procrastinating & Get Things Done with Coach Katie Bridget
This workshop will give you tools on how to replace procrastination with action!
An introduction to understanding why we procrastinate, and recognising the triggers and patterns that lead to frustration and disappointment. Learn how to break the cycle, prevent time wasting and burnout, identify your priorities and make space for your passion projects.
๐ถ โฌ15.00
Spirituality of Stained Glass Windows with Fr. Sean Hanafan
The Spirituality & History of the The Altar Window at St Johns Church, Ballybunion with Fr. Sean Hanafin. All welcome, donations if desired to St John's Parish Restoration Fund
Booking not required.
๐ถ Donations-based.
Loving Kindness Guided Meditation with Lindsey
During this guided loving kindness meditation, we will focus our attention on phrases of kindness and offer these to ourselves, our loved ones and all beings everywhere. There are many benefits to having a regular loving kindness practice such as increased life satisfaction, joy, gratitude, contentment and hope. It also slows down biological aging and supports emotion regulation.
๐ถ Free Event
Mind & Body Healing with Elishia Herath
In my workshop I use a self compassionate approach with a unique blend of mindfulness, yoga, meditation with Reiki and Rahanni celestial healingโ
(Option to do yoga on Mat or chair as preferred by participant)
All participants will receive blended Reiki and Rahanni healing through a meditation
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๐ถ โฌ5.00
The Colour Within - Colour Therapy with Meditation & Crystals with Emily
Join Emily for a beautiful, relaxing, spiritual meditation focusing on our chakras and their colourful vibrations to enhance our daily awareness and help heal our body and mind.
๐ถ โฌ15.00
Unwind & De-Stress in Local Bars
Sample the best of Ballybunionโs nightlife by enjoying a drink in our local bars.
โฐ When: Monday, May 01, 2023, from 10pm.
๐ Location: Main Street, Ballybunion.
Chakra Workshop: open your chakras through rhythmic movement, vinyasa flow & meditation with Julie Staveley-O'Carroll
Chakra Workshop: open your chakras through rhythmic movement, vinyasa flow & meditation with Julie Staveley-O'Carroll
Please join Julie Staveley-O'Carroll and learn more about the chakras in a fun, new way! Nourish each of these energy centers through rhythmic movement, vinyasa flow, and meditation. Through these various methods, you will create balance, harmony, and pure joy in your body.
โฐ When: Monday 1, 2023 from 4:30pm โ 6:00pm.
๐ Location: Tranquility Room, The Convent.
๐ถ Cost: โฌ20 per person.
Gut Health & Fermenting Foods: how to maintain a healthy gut by fermenting foods at home with Mary-Thea & Sarah
Gut Health & Fermenting Foods: how to maintain a healthy gut by fermenting foods at home with Mary-Thea & Sarah.
A fermentation workshop to help maintain your gut health from your own home.
Sarah and Mary-Thea will guide you step by step through the process and ingredients needed to make your own gut healthy fermented beverages and food.
It will include Kombucha, Kefir, Ginger bug starter, Apple cider vinegar, and even touch on saurkraut and kimchi.
โฐ When: Monday, May 1, 2023 from 2pm โ 3:30pm
๐ Location: St. Josephโs Secondary School.
๐ถ Cost: โฌ12 per person.
Loving Kindness & Mindfulness Workshop- cultivating compassion in mindfulness practice with Lindsey Crean
Loving Kindness & Mindfulness Workshop- cultivating compassion in mindfulness practice with Lindsey Crean
Loving-kindness is the practice of wishing oneself and others to be safe, healthy, happy and live with ease. Scientific studies have shown that a regular Loving-Kindness practice decreases stress, increases awareness, kindness, compassion and self-acceptance, and promotes positive mental health and wellbeing. In this workshop, you will explore the benefits of loving kindness and practise mindfulness, self-compassion, and Loving-Kindness practices.
For more information on Loving-Kindness, please visit https://kripalu.org/resources/evidence-based-benefits-loving-kindness-meditation
โฐ When: Monday, May 1, 2023 from 2pm โ 3:30pm.
๐ Location: Tranquility Room, The Convent.
๐ถ Cost: โฌ15 per person.
Spirituality - around the stained glass windows of St. John's Church with Fr. Sean Hanafin
Spirituality - around the stained glass windows of St. John's Church with Fr. Sean Hanafin
โฐ When: Monday, May 1, 2023 from 2pm โ 3pm
๐ Location: St. Johnโs Church, Ballybunion
๐ถ Cost: Donation Based
Wellness Menus at Local Eateries
Relish in the tastes of Ballybunion at the best of our local eateries.
โฐ When: Monday, May 01, 2023, from 1pm-2pm.
๐ Location: Ballybunion, Co. Kerry.
๐ถ Cost: Varies by Location.
Mindful Parenting - for parents and anyone working with children & teens with Lindsey Crean
Mindful Parenting - for parents and anyone working with children & teens with Lindsey Crean.
In this workshop, you will explore awareness, kindness and compassion practices that will enable you to fill up your cup so that you can be a constant loving connected presence in your childrenโs lives. You will also learn fun and playful ways that you can bring mindfulness practices into your home to promote positive mental health and wellbeing for you and your family. For more information on creative mindfulness, please visit creative-mindfulness.com.
โฐ When: Monday, May 1, 2023 from 11am โ 12:30pm
๐ Location: Ballybunion Community Centre
๐ถ Cost: โฌ15 Per Person
Starting a plant based pantry with Plant Based Chef Lily Toomey
Are you considering a transition to a plant-based diet? Or just looking to introduce some new ingredients and flavours to your kitchen repertoire? In this workshop, we will explore some of the staples that plant-based chef Lily Toomey has been working with for years. Designed to take the mystery out of plant-based cooking, the workshop will include a discussion of some fundamental ingredients and their nutritional and flavour properties as well as hands-on preparation of some standards that Lily always has in her pantry, including cashew cream, hummus, vegan mayo, seitan, and chia pudding. Each participant is encouraged to bring some jars and containers with them so they can bring home the foods theyโve made to get started on their own plant-based pantries.
Lily Toomey has been plant-based for almost twelve years. She was the sous chef in Cornucopia, Dublinโs longest serving vegan and wholefoods restaurant from 2013 to 2019. Her recipes can be found in the Cornucopia Green Cookbook. She is currently the head chef of Trails and Roots, a plant-based trail running camp which hosts retreats across Europe.
โฐ When: Monday, May 1, 2023 from 11am โ 12:30pm
๐ Location: St. Josephโs Secondary School, Ballybunion
๐ถ Cost: โฌ16 per person
An Introduction to Complimentary & Holistic Therapy with Conor Carmody
Therapy allows us to explore, confront and express issues in our life. I offer a variety of different modalities that connect the mind and body to aid with pain, trauma, grief, stress, anxiety and depression, depending on the specific needs and agreement of each client. I use a holistic approach that respects and utilises the powerful connection between body, mind and spirit. How we are in the world and how we relate to ourselves and others, is not just simply about how we think about it, but is also deeply rooted in our bodies and our spirits
โฐ Monday, May 1, 2023, from 11:00AM.
๐Tranquility Room, The Convent.
๐ถ FREE
Quest and Thrive: Loving Oxygen Move โ Breathe โ Swim โ Eat
Join us on the Menโs Beach for two hours of natural movement, breathwork and swimming in Atlantic bliss. Our instructor will guide us through a series of natural movements and breathing practices that not only help prepare the body for the water, but also helping with de-stress, relaxation and developing resilience.
After the movement and breathwork session, you will have the option of going for a swim or a beach walk. A healthy, nutritious lunch and refreshements will be provided in the sheltered area of the Menโs Beach where we will get time to chat and enjoy being together in the beauty of nature.
Learn more about what to wear and what to bring: https://questandthrive.ie/upcoming-events/quest-and-thrive-move-breathe-swim-eat/
โฐ When: Monday, May 1, 2023 from 11am โ 1pm
๐ Location: Men's Beach
๐ถ Cost: โฌ25 per person
Beat Procrastination & Get Things Done by Coach Katie Bridget
This workshop will give you tools on how to replace procrastination with action!
An introduction to understanding why we procrastinate, and recognising the triggers and patterns that lead to frustration and disappointment. Learn how to break the cycle, prevent time wasting and burnout, identify your priorities and make space for your passion projects.
Katie is a Procrastination expert. Her workshops and coaching help you with your relationship with time, planning, prioritising, uncovering the underlying problem, destroying the old beliefs, creating new beliefs, tracking and accountability tools.
Katie Bridget is an award winning actress and critically acclaimed performer. More recently she trained with one of the UKโs top multi award winning Coaches. Katie has almost two decades of experience in the arts and self development communities. Using this experience, Katie is an expert in giving clients freedom from procrastination and burnout. Specialising in working in creative industries and with artists. Katieโs tailored methods have a strong emphasis on strategy, playfulness and repose.
โฐ When: Monday, May 1, 2023 from 10am โ 11:30am
๐ Location: Cosy Room, Ballybunion Community Centre
๐ถ Cost: โฌ15 Per Person.
Qi - Gong Wellness: gentle flowing mindful movement, breathwork & body tapping
Re-energise naturally through gentle flowing mindful movement, breathwork & body tapping.
1 hour duration Bandstand Ballybunion with Noreen Tobin.
โฐ When: Monday, May 1, 2023 from 10am-11am
๐ Location: Castle Green Bandstand (community centre if raining)
๐ถ Cost: โฌ10 per person
Bromore Cliffs Guided Walk with mike
Bromore Cliffs are spectacular cliffs located just north of Ballybunion on the Wild Atlantic Way. Join landowner Mike for a guided tour of the beautiful cliffs, where youโll see a wealth of flora & fauna, with a chance to see the resident Peregrine Falcon and fox families.
โฐ When: Monday, May 01, 2023, from 10am-11:30am.
๐ Location: Bromore Cliffs, Bromore West, Ballybunion, Co. Kerry.
๐ถ Cost: Donations-based.
The Bees Knees with Emily
The Bees Knees with Emily
โฐ When: Monday, 1 May , 2023 from 10am โ 12pm
๐ Location: Upstairs Hall, Community Centre
๐ถ Cost: โฌ15 per child
Cormac's Coast Walk
A shoreline exploration walk with guide Cormac McGinley, who specializes in Flora, Fauna and geology on the West coast of Ireland. Meeting on the Mens Beach 9.30am
Moya Special FREE Event
โฐ When: Monday, May 1, 2023 from 9:30am-11:30am
๐ Location: Ballybunion Beach
๐ถ Cost: Free
Unwind & De-Stress in Local Bars
Sample the best of Ballybunionโs nightlife by enjoying a drink in our local bars.
โฐ When: Sunday, April 30, 2023, from 10pm.
๐ Location: Main Street, Ballybunion.
Growth, Presence & Awareness - help improve your quality of life with June Hilliard
Growth, Presence & Awareness - help improve your quality of life with June Hilliard.
Are you finding life difficult? Experiencing things like low self esteem, difficulty with relationships, anxiety, stress, navigating through change, feeling disconnected? Or do you just want to become a better version of you? If this is you, come along to my Talk-Workshop... lots of interesting learnings & techniques to help improve your quality of life.
You will learn how Growth, Presence & Awareness can bring positive change to improve your life.
As an Awareness Life Coach, NLP Coach Practitioner, mBIT Coach & more, I work with people to get to the root of their negative patterning that is holding them back. I am passionate about personal growth and through my own life experiences together with learnings & knowledge it allows me to teach you about AWARENESS that will help you grow, to be better able to handle life's challenges, gain coping skills & find peace with where you are.
NLP - Neuro Linguistic Programming
mBIT - multiple Brain Integration Techniques
โฐ When: Sunday April 30, 2023 from 7pm - 8:30pm
๐ Location: Tranquility Room, The Convent.
๐ถ Cost: โฌ25 per person.
Quest & Thrive Guided May Eve Sunset Hike
Quest and Thrive guided May Eve sunset hike to Cnoc an รir with local Historian & Tour guide Danny Houlihan
Enjoy a group hike to the summit of Cnoc an รir, north Kerryโs highest summit, with an elevation of 267m (876ft). We will set off at 7pm from the SuperValu car park in the centre of Ballybunion town. The three-hour return hike is all on-road as it winds its way through the farming lands of the area.
We will arrive at the summit before 9pm in time for May Eve Bealtaine sunset. At the mountain top we will have panoramic views of the Shannon Estuary, the north Kerry plains, and the Atlantic Ocean stretching all the way to Co Clare and on to Co Galway.
We will enjoy healthy treats and refreshments while listening to our experienced local guide tell us the fascinating stories of this hill of many names (Cnoc an รir, Cnoc an รir, Cnoc an Fhomhรกir, Knockanore). Learn more about what to wear and what to bring https://questandthrive.ie/activities/hiking/
7pm set off to arrive at the summit before 9pm; leave summit by 9.30pm
Cost: โฌ20
Bookings via button below.
โฐ When: Sunday, April 30, 2023 from 7pm-9:30pm
๐ Location: meeting at Super Valu Car Park
๐ถ Cost: โฌ20 per person
How to Meditate in your Everyday Life
How to Meditate in your everyday life with Grainne & Marie Henry
This workshop gives you an understanding of the value and power of meditation. You will learn techniques on how to relax your mind, do yoga breathing and it also includes a guided relaxation session.
Bring a yoga mat, pen and paper
โฐ When: Sunday April 30, 2023, from 4:30pm - 6pm.
๐ Location: Tranquility Room, The Convent
๐ถ Cost: โฌ15 per person.
Powerful Guided Meditation with Reader & Healer Sharon Mansfield
Powerful Guided Meditation with Reader & Healer Sharon Mansfield
๐ฏ๏ธ ๐ท Guided meditation is a way to achieve mental, emotional and physical healing.
๐ฆ Among the many benefits of attending a guided meditation are a calmer and more accepting outlook on life.
๐ธ Each of my guided meditations are special and unique to me.
๐ All are welcome regardless of experience in such matters.
๐บ Looking forward to seeing you. ๐๐๐
โฐ When: Sunday April 30, 2023 from 4pm-5pm
๐ Location: Front room, Ballybunion Community Centre
๐ถ Cost: Donation Based.
Mindful Macramรฉ Making โ Art Workshop
Mindful Macramรจ Making - Art Workshop with natural beach materials with Grace Austin of Pacie Grews
Come learn to make your own sustainable plant hanger with Grace, a West Cork based fibre artist and owner of โpacie grews.โ. Using a blend of eco-friendly fibres and upcycled beach finds, youโll gain your knotting chops and come away with your own macramรฉ plant hanger (and the skills to replicate it again and again).
Macramรฉ, the art of knot-tying, is in itself a mindful craft. Weโre going to lean into this by consciously activating our easy-going alpha brain wave state, grounding ourselves before we begin, and honing into our own delicious creative force.
You donโt need to have any experience to take part in this workshop; just come with an open mind and willingness to experiment with new materials and techniques. Youโll learn each knot step-by-step, and Grace will encourage you to tap into your own creativity and design something unique to you. Everyone will walk away with a beautiful piece of functional, ocean-inspired art that youโll treasure for years to come (and a technique that you can continue to pass along to others).
Macramรฉ. Mindfulness. Honouring Mama Ocean. A magical combination, no?
You can find out more about Graceโs work at https://paciegrews.com
โฐ When: Sunday, April 30, 2023 from 3pm - 4:30pm
๐ Location: Upstairs Hall, Community Centre
๐ถ Cost: โฌ30 Per Person
Quest and Thrive and Loving Oxygen: Wim Hof Workshop
Quest and Thrive and Loving Oxygen Wim Hof Workshop
Join the Quest and Thrive Wim Hof workshop at the MOYA Festival. Fully certified instructor John McKeown of Loving Oxygen will deliver the three-hour workshop in Ballybunion.
Learn more about the benefits of the Wim Hof method, what to wear, what to bring and how to prepare at: https://questandthrive.ie/activities/wim-hof-workshop/
โฐ When: Sunday April 30, 2023 from 3pm โ 6pm
๐ Location: St. Josephโs Secondary School, Ballybunion, V31RT61
๐ถ Cost: โฌ110 per person.
The Mr. Boom Show with Drum Dance Ireland
THE Mr. Boom Show
Mr. BOOMโs drum show is full of fun games and activities and a great chance for anyone to give the experience of a large size drum circle a go.
Up to 100 participants will be provided with their own drum or percussion instrument.
Absolutely no previous experience in drumming is required for this and it is aimed at people of all ages and abilities.
Mr. BOOM of Drum Dance Ireland will be leading through this interactive show making sure everybody gets involved and is part of this spectacle of noise agus craic.
โฐ Sunday, April 30, 2023, from 11:30AM - 12:15PM.
๐ Playground Area
๐ถ FREE
Part of MOYA Family Day
Relish Ballybunion Food Trail (Cancelled)
Relish Ballybunion Food Trail.
UPDATE: 25.04.2023 โ EVENT CANCELLED
Hey everyone. ๐
MOYA is so close now & weโre so excited to see you all. ๐
We wanted to let you know that this yearโs Relish Food Trail will not be going ahead, but we are so happy to announce weโre going to have some delicious additions to our MOYA Family Day & Market for the food lovers of all ages. Weโll have pizza ๐, tacos ๐ฎ, crepes, sweets ๐ฌ & more alongside our amazing local craft makers, artists, candle makers and many more small businesses. Itโs set to be a brilliant weekend & we know that youโll all enjoy these tasty treats! ๐ Of course, you can also enjoy the many wonderful local restaurants & cafes who will be serving their best over the bank holiday weekend.
โฐ When: Sunday 30 April, 2023 from 2pm - 5pm
๐ Location: Starting from the Tourist Office.
๐ถ Cost: โฌ25
Breathwork Journey
Breathwork Journey with Geraldine Ahern & Tomas O Sullivan
Rebirthing Breathwork is a simple yet profound breathing technique.We breathe through our nose into the chest,connecting the inhale with the exhale and surrender to the ryhtm of our breathing.This brings our body into deep relaxation activating the parasympathetic nervous system and also activating a somatic cognitive cycle.Once surrendered to the unfolding spontaneously brings repressed memories & emotions to the surface to be resolved.
It is a very safe practice and can bring resolve to so much in our lives as well as expanding us where we need it.We also create space for new ideas & inspiration and can release blocks within that are blocking us in our life now to mention the renewed energy & vitality after just 1 session.
Geraldine found Rebirthing Breathwork 7 years ago and it was a gamechanger in her own life having exhausted all avenues with many things.This lead to a 6 year one on one internship with a teacher from Brazil who has been working as a psychologist & rebirther with nearly 30 years.As well as having assisted countless people find their joy again ,heal from deep wounding & trauma ,repair their relationships & rebirth themselves ,she also teaches this modality to others.She is passionate about family connection,healing the family unit and the importance of real community and healing our family distortions & inherited patterns of suffering & destruction.She also works with birth trauma and resolving our negative birth script which impacts every part of our life until we bring awareness to it and change it.
Together with her partner Tomรกs ,also a rebirther, they work with people on an individual basis,mostly online and at retreats throughout the year.
Are you ready to be Happy?
Bring a blanket,pillow,yoga mat,warm socks,Water,fruit snack (very important to ground before leaving).
Investment 25 euro
You will be asked to sign an Informed Consent Form beforehand.
Not suitable if for the following
*Pregnancy
*Heart Conditions
*If you are experiencing any mental illness it's best to contact us first
*If you are on medication please get in touch beforehand
Book with Geraldine on 087 1645996
Limited Space
โฐ When: Sunday 30 April, 2023 from 2pm-4pm
๐ Location: Tranquility Room, The Convent
๐ถ Cost: โฌ25 per person.
Wellness Menus at Local Eateries
Relish in the tastes of Ballybunion at the best of our local eateries.
โฐ When: Sunday, April 30, 2023, from 1pm-2pm.
๐ Location: Ballybunion, Co. Kerry.
๐ถ Cost: Varies by Location.
The Warrior Queen: The Amazing Yoga Workshop
The Warrior Queen: The Amazing Yoga Workshop telling the story of Queen Medh (Maeve)
The Warrior Queen workshop promises to be a stunning experience: exploring the story of Queen Medh through yoga, meditation, journaling and music. Here is a brief description of what your host Maeve Ferris will be offering:
This is a vinyasa flow practice that will ground and build strength with graceful warrior sequences, to fully embody the strength and resilience of the Warrior Queen. During the latter part of the practice, your inner warrior will be a soothed with quiet, gentle, yin yoga to bring about stillness throughout the body. During this practice, you will be invited to let go as you bask in the stories of The Warrior Queen to the sound of soft tones and music.
After we've flowed and rested, we delve into a guided reflective journaling session to get to know your inner warrior.
Suitable for adults over 18 yrs old with any level of experience
What to bring: yoga mat, blanket, cushion, notepad and pen
Bookings: click the button below!
โฐ When: Sunday 30 April, 2023 from 11:30am-1pm.
๐ Location: Tranquility Room The Convent.
๐ถ Cost: โฌ20 per person.
Drum Dance Show with Drum Dance Ireland
OUR DRUM DANCE FUN FITNESS SHOWS ARE INTERACTIVE AND TOTALLY UNIQUE TO IRELAND
PLAY DRUMS AND DANCE ALONG TO SOME OF YOUR FAVOURITE TUNES!
The dance choreography is kept very simple intentionally to give every participant a chance to follow Katrina, our dance instructor. This also allows everybody to concentrate fully on hitting the drums at the same time as anvone else which creates an enormous sense of empowerment.
โฐ Sunday, April 30, 2023, from 11:30am
๐ Childrenโs Playground
๐ถ FREE
Part of MOYA Family Day
Family Day
Interactive Drum & Dance show with Urs Wenk (from 11.30am-12.15pm & from 2pm-2.45pm). DJ Jules, market stalls, bouncy castle, aerial kite display with Mike Dinsmore. Fun for all ages.
โฐ When: Sunday, April 30, 2023 from 11am-3pm.
๐ Location: Childrenโs Playground Area
๐ถ Cost: Free
Chair Yoga
Chair Yoga with Cathy Lawlor
Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga for active seniors or those with mobility issues. Cathy Lawlor has been practising and teaching yoga for over 25 years in the UK and Ireland.
โฐ When: Sunday, April 30, 2023, from 10am-11am.
๐ Location: Room of Light, Ballybunion Community Centre
๐ถ Cost: โฌ5.00 pp.