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Celebrating 10 Years of Recovery at Smarmore Castle
The Smarmore Castle Annual Alumni Reunion will be held on Sunday, 24th August 2025. Please follow our social media channels for the latest updates:
Save the Date
Save the date for this year’s annual alumni reunion at Smarmore Castle: Sunday, 24th August, 2025. Tickets are available from Eventbrite.
Join us for a heartfelt day of connection, reflection, and celebration. This special event welcomes former patients, their families, and loved ones back to Smarmore Castle to mark their recovery journey and reconnect with others who have walked a similar path.
You’ll hear powerful stories of recovery, listen to meaningful shares and speeches, and be reminded that long-term recovery is possible. Whether you’re just beginning or many years into your journey, this day is about belonging, encouragement, and hope.
Held in the peaceful surroundings of Smarmore Castle, the reunion is an opportunity to revisit the place where change began, renew friendships, and feel the strength of the recovery community.
We warmly welcome you to join us for this exciting milestone in Smarmore’s history.
Guest Speaker
We are delighted that Mr Paddy Creedon will be our guest speaker on our 10th Birthday and reflect on our 10-year journey with you all. Paddy was very involved in the ‘birth’ of Smarmore Castle, and we look forward to his speech on the day.
Paddy Creedon – Poet and Recovery Advocate
Paddy Creedon has been in long-term recovery since 1977 and brings deep lived experience to his role as a Recovery Advocate. Originally from Tarbert, Co. Kerry, and now based in Newry, Co. Down, Paddy combines his passion for writing and poetry with public speaking, aiming to connect and inspire through honest storytelling.
A board member of Alcohol Action Ireland, he was a signatory of the 2023 Voices of Recovery Charter. Paddy holds an MBA from Vlerick Business School and continues to advocate for compassionate, community-driven responses to addiction.
General Information
This is a free event held by Smarmore Castle for former patients, family members, and staff. Tea, coffee and lunch are provided, offering an opportunity to network and enjoy a catch-up with special friends. Please ensure to book a ticket for each person attending with you.
Programme of Events
- 10.00am: Registration opens
- 11.30am: Welcome speeches
- 12.45pm: Lunch
- 2.30pm: Afternoon events begin
- 4pm: Tea, coffee, and biscuits
- 5pm: End of Day
Available throughout the day will be:
- Smarmore Castle’s therapy horses
- On-site ice cream van
- Children’s play tent
Have you got any questions?
Please email events@smarmorecastle.ie
Getting Here
Guests are invited to arrange their own transport, and parking will be provided on-site. For those who wish to stay in the area for the weekend, there are several local hotels in areas such as local hotels fill up with tourists in the summer. We recommend you book early.
*Smarmore Castle is unable to provide any accommodation for visitors.
Find Us
Smarmore Castle Clinic, near Ardee, County Louth, Ireland A92 YY22