Blueballs Mens Circle - With Joe Garth
About this Event
Blue Balls Ireland Men’s Gathering
An evening to come together, slow down and connect.
Join us for our next Blue Balls Ireland Men’s Gathering, a relaxed evening centred around conversation, connection and reflection.
As we begin to move from summer towards autumn, there is a natural invitation to pause and take stock. To notice what has grown, what has changed, what we are carrying, and perhaps what we might be ready to leave behind as we move into the darker half of the year.
Nothing too heavy. Nothing to fix.
Just a chance to step away from the busyness of everyday life, move beyond the usual day to day conversations and check in with where we actually are.
This special gathering will be facilitated by Joe Garth, who has been involved in men’s work for many years and is also known as Medicine in Movement.
Set in the beautiful surroundings of Tibradden Craft Farm at Hazel House Café, Joe will guide us through a series of conversations, reflections and activities designed to encourage genuine connection and honest sharing in a supportive, grounded environment.
There is no expectation to have the right words, share anything deeply personal or even speak at all. Come as you are and participate at your own pace.
No previous experience of men’s circles or men’s work is needed. Whether it’s your first gathering or you’ve been involved before, you are very welcome.
What to Expect
• Arrival & Welcome – Time to settle into the space, meet the group and leave the day behind.
• Men’s Check In Circle – An opportunity to arrive, pause and share where you’re at, only if you wish to.
• Guided Reflection – Space to consider what has changed, what has grown, what you’re carrying and what you might be ready to let go of.
• Meaningful Conversations – Small group and partner conversations that move beyond the usual surface level and create opportunities to connect more authentically.
• Active Listening – Exploring the power of being properly heard and hearing others without judgement, fixing or trying to solve.
• Closing Reflection – We’ll finish the evening with a mindful moment, taking some time to connect with our own field and reflect on what we want to carry forward.
This is a grounded, respectful space for men to pause, breathe, reflect and connect.
What to Bring
• Warm, comfortable layers
• A notebook or journal, if you like
• Water bottle
• An open mind and willingness to engage at your own pace
📅 Date: Thursday 10th September
🕖 Time: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
📍 Location: Hazel House, Tibradden Craft Farm, D16 NY78
🎟️ Free Event | Limited to 25 places, booking essential
A Few Simple Guidelines
To help create a safe and respectful environment:
• Confidentiality is key – What’s shared in the space stays in the space.
• Come clear headed – No alcohol or drugs.
• Listen fully – Give others your attention when they share.
• Speak from your own experience – You don’t need to speak for anyone else.
• No pressure – Participate at your own pace. You can always pass.
• Watch the jokes – Particularly during check ins, give people the space to share without immediately reaching for humour.
• Respect differences – Every man’s experience and journey is unique.
• This is not therapy – It is a facilitated wellbeing and connection space.
• We’ll walk through everything together – You’ll know what to expect when you arrive.
• If it’s your first time, don’t overthink it. You don’t need to prepare anything or know how this works.
It’s simply a group of ordinary men coming together for a few hours to have real conversations, create genuine connections and remember that none of us has to do life entirely on our own.
🚗 Parking available on site.
Where is it happening?
EUR 6.34
