“My experience with Hedge School reminded me of the importance of showing up and putting myself in different ways of knowing and making new connections. I now feel things so much more deeply in ways that continue to reverberate beyond our time together.”
Shannon, Chicago, Hedge School Participant
“The breath and curation of The HedgeSchool programme was just really stunning - I found the diversity of the speakers so rich and their knowledge bases and technologies so important and timely…Comhghairdeas. ”
Ruairí, Cork, Hedge School Participant
“When I found Hedge School I was craving connection with something bigger. I love that people attend from all over the world - I feel a strong sense of global community. It helps me to reflect on my place in time and space, my ancestors and those who will come after me.”
Claire, Dublin, Hedge School Participant
“As a member of the Irish diaspora, Scoil Scairte feels like a homecoming to your true identity. I feel sheltered in the embrace of my ancestral heritage and language. Knowing that my grandparents spoke these words that are like golden threads passing back through generations inspires me. Now when I say these same words my heart fills with grá and solas.”
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“Hedge School was a hugely enjoyable experience and interesting perspective on the world around us. I found practical knowledge and insights from a such a diverse range of guides that I can bring into my everyday life and work. Looking forward to the next Hedge School already.”
Michael, Dublin, Hedge School Participant
“The Hedge School is the closest I have come to a truthful, grounded, embodied and landed community that is gathering together online today. It’s a joy to gather in circle with shared ceremony, respect, integrity, deep direct conversation, listening and “the craic”.
Eimear, Ontario, Hedge School Participant
“Thank you for creating such an inspiring Scoil Scairte. I moved back home to Co. Down 10 years ago having lived away for 20 years. Scoil Scairte somehow encompasses the reason I moved home. It was deep in my bones but I had no idea how to articulate it. Everything you have curated resonates very deeply with me.”
- Jane, Scoil Scairte Participant
“I really appreciate the depth of connection between our language and life in Ireland and how it defines us as a people. I look at my landscape differently and have begun to appreciate all its nuances and its peculiarities...teanga beo. I am privileged to be of this heritage. Thanks to Scoil Scairte I have begun to appreciate this and am gaining confidence to be able to express it”.
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“The Hedge School opens doors to realms for me that I did not have access to before. It gives me a deeper connection to Ireland which I am yearning for, it gives me a fresh perspective of how to create and work for change that feels fulfilling and valuable in my life.. I am learning that we all have the power to learn, heal, create, change and shape the world we live in.”
Jasmine, Co. Clare, Hedge School Participant
“I am French, so I didn’t have any Irish. I'm hugely enjoying Scoil Scairte and I can't believe the many ways the Irish language already interweaves with many aspects of my life. My children have become eager to help me with pronunciation and everyday phrases, which is a lovely, if totally unexpected, way to connect with them.”
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