Star of the Sea Retreat and Conference Centre

Star of the Sea Retreat and Conference Centre is a peaceful residential venue in Mullaghmore, County Sligo, welcoming groups that need space for retreats, reflection, training and private gatherings. Set close to the Atlantic coast, the centre combines a calm setting with practical facilities for organisers arranging multi-day programmes and small group events.

The venue has a strong Christian and spiritual focus, hosting directed retreats, healing weekends, prayer gatherings, Bible courses, school retreats and other faith-based programmes. It also welcomes private retreat groups and organisations whose activities fit the ethos of the centre. The residential format allows organisers to bring participants together in one location, with accommodation, meals and shared spaces supporting a complete retreat experience.

Guests can enjoy the natural surroundings of Mullaghmore, including sea views, beach and dune walks, mountain scenery and fresh coastal air. The centre also includes an oratory and a peace and reconciliation garden, providing quiet areas for worship, contemplation and informal conversation. Its history as a former Mercy Sisters convent adds a distinctive sense of place and gives the venue a warm, welcoming character.

Star of the Sea is suitable for organisers planning intimate residential programmes rather than large-scale conferences. Groups can enquire about availability, accommodation, meals and the use of the centre for their own retreat or gathering. The management team can also connect organisers with facilitators for selected programmes. With its combination of hospitality, spiritual purpose, residential provision and coastal surroundings, the centre offers a dedicated setting for groups seeking rest, renewal, learning and shared reflection in the west of Ireland.