Welcome to M.A.L.E.s Ireland

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We are a group of men dedicated to the promotion of a strong and healthy male spirituality. We invite all men to join us on this great and mysterious journey towards a mature masculine spirituality. We affirm and support men seeking a life long connection with spiritual consciousness in order to transform themselves, and through their life experiences, their relationships, families, workplaces, communities and our environment.

Many men in today's society struggle to find meaning and purpose in their lives. Our programmes, events and resources provide men with opportunities to do their 'inner work' in the company of other men. We use ritual, image, story and council along with other ways of communicating to create safe environments where men can explore and discover their deeper selves and the true purpose of their lives.

We provide spaces where;

Men can realise their innate need and longing for the support and nurture of other men
Men can share their emotions openly
Men can be vulnerable without being judged or shamed
Men can let go of those patterns and beliefs which no longer serve them

We seek to engender a generation of Men, who will act, As Learners and Elders [MALE's] in their life roles. We welcome all men without regard to age, ethnicity, background, sexual orientation, status or creed. We aim to be inclusive; we are open to men of all faiths and none. We respect the individual beliefs of all men.

Application Process

MROP 2023 Application

Stage 1

To begin, please download this APPLICATION FORM which helps you and us to reflect on your readiness for the RITEs.

You need to complete this form first and return to this process when you are ready to continue with submitting your application.

Please do not rush the process of completing your form. Regard it as an integral part of preparing yourself for the RITEs. We will ask you if we need more information from you.

(The form is a Microsoft Word document so please contact us if you need the application form in another format.)

Stage 2

Please upload your completed APPLICATION FORM using the Choose File button below and complete the rest of his page.

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Other Related Resources

The following organisations and books are all related to male spirituality, shadow work, support groups and mens health.

Organisations and networks

We are aware of the following organisations in Ireland, UK and US which assist men (including young men) with their spirituality and inner work. Please use the links below to find out more. These links are only here for your information, they are not in any way an endorsement of the organisations or any events that they may offer. When you click on the link it will open a new window.

Fir Le Chéile
Men's Sheds
Irish Men's Resources
Men's Groups
Men's Health Forum
Mankind Project
Illuman (our brother network in the US)
Male Journey UK (our brother network in the UK)

Useful books

The following books are widely available and all provide interesting contemporary reading around male consciousness and spirituality. If you want to know more detail on a specific book - click on the title where you wil be brought to Amazon in a new tab on your browser.

Adam's Return, by Richard Rohr
From Wild Man to Wise Man, by Richard Rohr
On the Threshold of Transformation, by Richard Rohr
Iron John: A Book about Men, by Robert Bly
King, Warrior, Magician, Lover: Rediscovering the Archetypes of the Mature Masculine, by Robert Moore & Douglas Gillette
Soulcraft: Crossing into the Mysteries of Nature and Psyche, by Bill Plotkin
Fire in the Belly: On Being a Man, Sam Keen,
The Hero with a Thousand Faces, Joseph Campbell,
Nature and the Human Soul: Cultivating Wholeness and Community in a Fragmented World, Bill Poltkin
Wild Mind: A Field Guide to the Human Psyche, Bill Plotkin
Into the Silent Land: A Guide to the Christian Practice of Contemplation, Martin Laird
Centering Prayer and Inner Awakening, Cynthia Bourgeault
The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment, Eckhart Tolle
The Drummer’s Path: Moving the Spirit with Ritual and Traditional Drumming, Sule Greg Wilson
The Wounded Healer: Ministry in Contemporary Society, Henri Nouwen
Kitchen Table Wisdom: Stories that Heal, Rachel Naomi Remen
Swallowed by a Snake: The Gift of the Masculine Side of Healing, Thomas Golden
The Wounded Storyteller: Body, Illness, and Ethics, Arthur Frank
The Power of Serving Others: You Can Start Where You Are, Gary Morsch and Dean Nelson
Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, a Young Man, and Life’s Greatest Lesson, Mitch Albom
Living a Life That Matters, Harold Kushner
What Men Live By and Other Tales, Leo Tolstoy
Poetry by David Whyte and Mary Oliver

Useful movies

If you want to know more detail on a specific film - click on the title where you wil be brought to IMDb in a new tab on your browser.

Local Men's Groups & Circles

Local men's circles or groups are the heart of the network of Men's spirituality. They provide a place to meet together at a deep level with other men.

There are a variety of local circles and groups in Ireland (North and South). A current listing of local groups can be found below. Click each group for further information about contacts, venues and practical arrangements. If there isn't one near you, perhaps you could consider setting up a group; we can help by identifying other men in your area.