About An Tobar Nua
An Tobar Nua is an Irish Revenue Commission approved charity (RCN 20034337). It is made up of Catholic and other Christians working together who are interested in helping young people become aware of the value of a faith based life. We encourage people of all denominations to pursue an ongoing, trusting relationship with Jesus Christ in their own faith communities.
An Tobar Nua has been working with secondary schools for over 20 years through day retreats hosted at An Tobar Nua and in secondary schools around the country.
All retreat team members are Garda vetted and attend annual training on child protection.
Our aim is to interact with students on topics that are highly relevant and responsive to challenges and pressures that youth are dealing with daily.
Who You’ll Meet
Mike
General Manager;
Director of Outreach
Originally from Belfast, Mike came to An Tobar Nua in 2001 as part of the staff, after several years in the medical manufacturing industry. With more than a decade of experience in charity work and his business expertise, Mike oversees the day to day operations of An Tobar Nua. He also directly leads our Retreat and Religious Education department which works with Secondary Schools across the country. He is an avid fan of full-contact sports and trains in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and kickboxing, which he also coaches. When not at An Tobar Nua, Mike can be found in the gym or pursuing his passion for kayaking with his family.
Demi
Retreat Leader - Connacht
From Galway City, Demi joined An Tobar Nua in 2014. She has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Applied Social Studies and enjoys working with people, especially teenagers and children. Since 2017, she has managed our annual kids' summer camp in Galway City. In her spare time, Demi enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter and loves to catch up with family and friends, who are all a huge part of Demi's life.
Contact Mike and his team for more information, or book a retreat with us.