Dominican Nuns Ireland

Dominican Contemplative Nuns

Monastery of St Catherine of Siena

- Drogheda, Ireland -

The Last Nuns in Ireland?

We thank RTÉ for giving us the chance
to tell our part of the Siena Story.

With a little prayer, a little faith,

and a great deal of grace,

we can look forward in hope that
"in everything God works for good
with those who love him,
who are called according to his purpose."
(Romans 8:28).

See the full program here.

WHO WE ARE

This is where we, as nuns of the Order of Preachers, find our place – to exist to receive the Word of God, to celebrate it with joy, to ponder it in our hearts and live by it so that all are touched with its saving power.

History

Spread out beneath the hilltop on the Twenties, the town of Drogheda is marked out at night by its shimmering borders as the lights of the town spring to life - a constant reminder to us to pray for the needs or our people and all those in similar towns and cities in our country and throughout the world.

Community

We try to follow the example of Dominic who was always joyful, kind, compassionate and a pleasant companion to his brothers and sisters. Mindful that all growth in love is mysteriously fruitful for the growth of the whole people of God we make our own Dominic’s constant prayer for this gift of true love.

Sacred Space

While our lives are spent for the most part within the confines of the monastery and its grounds, this hidden life is meant to open our hearts and minds to the breadth, height and depth of the love of God Who sent His Son so that the whole world might be saved through Him.

Further Information

If you are interested in reading more about the Dominican Order or the Catholic faith, we have compiled a list of helpful sites you can visit here.

"If you make my word your home
you will be my disciples;

you will come to know the truth,
and the truth will set you free."

- John 8:31-31 -

WHAT WE DO

FROM OUR BLOG

Novena to St Dominic - Day 4

When I was reflecting on St Dominic’s life in the light of today’s Gospel the thoughts that came to me weren’t about the ‘miracles of multiplication’ that occurred for the feeding of his Brothers (and on occasion Sisters), but rather that in the living of his life and the establishment of his Order he let Christ take, bless, break and distribute both himself and his Order as Christ wished and indicated. As Dominic said, “seed that is hoarded does not bear fruit.”

Published by Dominican Nuns Ireland - 2/8/2026

Monastery of St Catherine of Siena
The Twenties,
Drogheda,
Co, Louth,
A92 KR84

Ireland.

Telephone: 041 - 983 8524

Charities Registration No.: 20010300

Child Safeguarding

We are signaturies of and are committed to upholding the safeguarding standards of "A Safe and Welcoming Church - Safeguarding Children Policy and Standards for the Catholic Church in Ireland, 2024."

This policy can be found here and our signed declaration is available here.

Details of personnel to contact if you are concerned about the welfare and safety of Children or adults at risk of harm are as follows:

Armagh Diocese Designated Liaison Personnel (here)

Monastery Representative: The Prioress (041 - 9838524)

Garda 24 Hour Reporting Line: 1800 555 222

TUSLA: 046 - 9098560

The National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church in Ireland (NBSCCCI) completed and published their review of our Child Safeguarding Practice on Wednesday 2nd December 2015.

Their Report can be found here.

Visit the Monastery

Hours:

Monastery Chapel:
6.45am - 7.00pm. Daily.

Monastery Reception Shop:
9.45am - 11:45pm & 3:40pm - 5.00pm.
(Or by appointment.)

For Mass & Adoration Times, please click here.

For information on our Retreat House, please click here.

For directions to the Monastery, please click on the map.