Tanagh, Cootehill, Co Cavan
Tel: +353 49 5552188

The Community of Tanagh, Cootehill currently consists of three members of the Sacred Hearts Congregation, Br Harry O'Gara SSCC (left) Fr Jerry White SSCC and Br Ultan Naughton SSCC. Both Harry and Jerry are well-known to the local community having worked and lived in the area for many years. Br. Ultan has recently moved to the community to undertake the role of retreat coordination at Damien Centre. The community is active in the administration of Damien Centre and related projects as well as providing pastoral assistance in the surrounding county. There is also an active lay associate group in the area who support the community in a range of activities.

Within walking distance from Damien House is the Tanagh Centre, the former seminary and novitiate at Tanagh which is currently administered by Co. Monaghan VEC and approved by The Department of Education and Science. Tanagh is also a member of Outdoor Education Ireland the national network of VEC outdoor education centres.

The Congregation of brothers and sisters has developed a project called Adventure Retreats Ireland in cooperation with the Tanagh Outdoor Cenre. The centre delivers high quality adventure activities and retreats on a day or residential basis for schools, youth groups, scouts, universities and colleges. The centre is located in a region of overwhelming beauty. The magic of this region lies in its gentle rolling hills, lakes, meandering rivers through enchanting forests and ever changing vistas. The centre provides a range of water-based and land-based adventure activities for all. Website is http://www.tanaghoutdooreducation.com

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