Journey to the Well
For sisters Mary Kennedy and Deirdre Ní Chinnéide, spirituality has been at the centre of their lives since childhood. Their home on St Brigid's Road in Clondalkin, Dublin, was around the corner from a holy well, a place that signalled family, community and divinity.
In these pages, they draw on this heritage, with an emphasis on Celtic spirituality - a key focus in Deirdre's work and a long-held area of interest for Mary. The journey to the well is a pilgrimage to source, to that which remains steadfast whatever challenges we face. Traversing the Celtic seasons of Samhain, Imbolc, Bealtaine and Lughnasa, the authors explore themes such as hope, love and loss, resilience and new dawns, through personal
reflections, stories, lore and healing words.
Journey to the Well is a book of rich connection that celebrates the divine within each of us.
One of Ireland's best-loved broadcasters, Mary Kennedy's career in RTE has spanned more than three decades, including presenting the Eurovision Song Contest in 1995, along with, for many years, RTE's flagship programme Nationwide. She is author of the best-selling books What Matters, Lines I Love, Paper Tigers; and Lines for Living. A mum of four, she lives in Dublin.
Deirdre Ní Chinnéide is a composer, singer, psychotherapist, spiritual director and workshop facilitator.
The Aran islands off the west coast of Ireland provides a special setting for her retreat work and was the place of inspiration for her music. She has released two CDs. Celtic Passage, a journey of the heart, won Celtic Album of the year. She recently recorded her second album I will Sing for You, songs to soothe the soul.
Journey to the Well is her first book.