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Ballymun choir bang out the hits
March 10, 2009
The Ballymun Gospel Choir, one of the foremost choirs of its kind in the country, is hosting an evening of “electric gospel music” on Saturday, 14 March, in St Anne’s...
Read moreThe MAGiS experience
March 3, 2009
Last weekend fifteen young people gathered at the offices of Slí Eile on Gardiner St., flung a sleeping bag in the corner, grabbed a bite to eat, and headed out...
Read moreAt the frontiers – young people find God
February 17, 2009
Where do young people find God? In freedom and friendship, providence and prayer – not much mention of church, schooling or social justice. That was the message given convincingly to...
Read moreAt the Frontiers – Young People Find God
February 10, 2009
Milltown Park will host an interesting forum at 7.30 on Friday, 13 February. Aisling O’Rourke (student of Law), Ray Dillon (Youth 2000), Padraig Swan and Noelle Fitzpatrick (Slí Eile) will...
Read moreSlí Eile Kairos for young adults
February 3, 2009
Thirty young adults – from age 18 years to the mid-30s – gathered at Slí Eile Jesuit Centre for Young Adults to begin the journey to Dromantine Retreat and Conference Centre,...
Read moreFaith and politics in Venice
September 16, 2008
Edmond Grace’s focus on politics and faith brought him to Venice for a week-long reflection on the topic, together with twenty-six young adults – the photo shows them outside San...
Read moreWorld Youth Day
September 1, 2008
The young Irish who represented Sli Eile at the World Youth Day in Sydney, Australia, wrote these reflections while still fresh from the experience: Conor: In Australia the ‘I’ bowed...
Read moreYouth festival with a difference
July 8, 2008
It’s summertime, and young people’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of festivals. There’s Oxegen and the Electric Picnic, of course; but a surprise attraction for as many as 1,000 young...
Read moreIrish leave for World Youth Day
July 1, 2008
Slí Eile’s Noelle Fitzpatrick is leading a 15-strong group of young Irish pilgrims to Sydney, Australia, for World Youth Day 2008 (WYD08), which takes place from Tuesday 15 to Sunday...
Read moreSlí Eile volunteers go far and wide
July 1, 2008
After ten months of preparation, more than 30 young adults are setting off across the world on Slí Eile volunteer programmes. One group will leave on 2 July for St...
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