Annual In-Person Gathering
2027 EFA Gathering in IRELAND
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
OCTOBER 2027 – from Wednesday 13th to Sunday 17th
From Wednesday night 13th October dinner (19.00 hrs) until Sunday 17th after lunch (13.00 hrs)
In 2027 the EFA gathering takes place over 5 days and 4 nights in Tullow in Ireland.
WHAT WILL HAPPEN AT THE GATHERING?
The primary purpose of the annual EFA gathering is for European Focusers to connect and inspire each other, and to build relationships across Europe.
We will probably stay close to the following structure, which was much appreciated over the past years.
We co-create the program during the first couple of hours of our gathering.
• Daily meetings with the whole group
• A variety of happenings throughout the day, offered by those excited to share something
• Daily Focusing Partnerships
• Home Groups
The structure will enable participants to learn new things around focusing, connect with each other, and have time for themselves.
The program is not planned in advance, so there is plenty of time and space for people to share whatever is alive for them and offer workshops and groups on particular topics. You may bring ideas with you to the gathering, or they may arise spontaneously when we are together.
See what happened in former years here.
THE VENUE
is a holistic education centre for health and wellbeing. It is situated in the town of Tullow, nestled in the grounds of the Brigidine Convent, surrounded by beautiful rolling gardens with mature trees. The address is Chapel Lane in Tullow. Further information about the venue can be found on their website www.teachbhride.ie.
ACCOMMODATION & COST
Please be aware that all communication and bookings go via EFA!
Prices are full board
27 Single rooms with en-suite bathrooms, cost per person € 400 for 4 nights.
10 Single standard rooms, cost per person € 360 for 4 nights.
4 Twin rooms with en-suite bathrooms, cost per person € 360 for 4 nights, if used by two.
The venue can accommodate 41 people.
Additionally, there can be two campervans.
2-4 more people to attend and stay outside the venue, making use of the day guest package: lunches, dinners, coffee/tea, cost per person € 200.
The maximum number of participants will be 45 so we can all fit in the largest meeting room.
MEALS
All meals are served buffet style. Special dietary requirements are catered for.
Breakfast: porridge, cereals, eggs, fruit, cheese, bread
Lunch: soup, salad, lasagna or quiche
Dinner: Roast or fish of the day, vegetarian
Price includes
• 4 nights
• 3 meals per day, + Wednesday dinner and Sunday lunch
• Tea/coffee/water
• Bed linen and towels
ADDITIONAL COST
A certain amount for additional costs (to be determined later) will be requested per person in cash as a contribution to general network and organizational costs of the European Focusing Association. Payment will be requested at the gathering. Please note that as EFA is not a legal entity with a business bank account, it is not possible to provide receipts for this payment for tax purposes.
There may be a minimal extra charge for registration.
ARRIVAL
Wednesday before dinner and leaving Sunday after lunch.
Check-in is possible after 3pm.
HOW TO GET TO THE VENUE?
From Dublin Airport (DUB), travel time is 2 to 2.5 hours.
Travelling from Dublin Airport to Teach Bhride, Tullow, Co Carlow:
Option 1:
Take a bus directly from the airport to Carlow Coach Park (approx 2 hours). Carlow is the nearest big town to Teach Bhride. Some buses go directly without stopping so best to do this if possible. https://jjkavanagh.ie/timetables/main-routes-airport-routes/736-route-timetable/
From Carlow you can get a taxi to Teach Bhride, about €25
John Timmons Tullow Cabs +353 87 9279024
Tullow Taxis TJ +353 85 7575240
Carlow Cabs +353 59 91 40000
Or
Take a bus from Carlow Coach Park to Tullow and walk to Teach Bhride.
There are 2 options for buses from Carlow to Tullow:
Local Link. Timetable attached. Route 800 Arklow-Carlow
JJ Kavanagh buses. Route 874. Carlow – Hacketstown https://jjkavanagh.ie/timetables/local-routes/874-route-timetable/
Option 2
Another option is to travel by train, but this is more complicated. You need to take a taxi or a bus (Dublin express route 782) from the airport to Dublin Heuston train station. The train to Carlow from Heuston station takes approx. 1 hour. You can then travel by bus or taxi to Tullow. (See above)
HOW TO REGISTER?
The registration will start at the beginning of 2027. We will announce the date via the EFA Newsletter. Only after our written confirmation and your payment will your attendance be secured.
Please note that the European Focusing Association is not a legal entity, and the Annual Gathering is an informal coming together of people with a shared interest rather than a formal event. Participation in the Gathering is at one’s own responsibility and risk.
COMMUNICATION PLATFORM
A communication platform is a shared online space where everyone attending the gathering can connect, exchange information, and coordinate with each other. Participants may share their contact details, proposals, ideas, wishes, and travel plans. All participants will receive the link to the communication platform in their confirmation email.
If you have any questions, please contact efa@efa-focusing.eu.