Rev. Mary McKeown

As an ordained OneSpirit Minister I work with anyone who needs me, no matter who you are, what your beliefs or non-beliefs are, and in these days of virtual work, increasingly no matter where you are! I have taken a vow of inclusivity, and all are welcome with their own traditions, or no tradition.

I can facilitate ceremonies to celebrate life events including welcoming babies, weddings (legal weddings in Ireland), funerals, rites of passage and many others. I can assist you with your own spiritual health through spiritual counselling, reflection groups or retreats. Working with you I will craft a ceremony that is true to you and your spiritual life, whether that includes linking to the divine, or not. The ceremonies reflect your life and your views, not mine.

I provide spiritual counselling services for people who seek the divine within themselves. I would be delighted to help you with your major life transitions and deepening your spiritual life. I live in beautiful Galway, in the west of Ireland, and am available to work with you throughout Ireland. I am open to exploring options to work with you overseas.

I was ordained a OneSpirit Interfaith Minister in July 2019 in London. I am a member of ROSIM, the Register of OneSpirit Interfaith Ministers. I am a Registered Solemniser of Marriages under the terms of the Civil Registration Act 2004 in Ireland. I have up to date professional indemnity insurance. I trade as Mary McKeown and Company Limited. Please get in touch to discuss possibilities.

BASED IN: Galway, Connaught, Republic of Ireland
ALSO SERVING: Northern Ireland, Leinster - Republic of Ireland, Munster - Republic of Ireland
AVAILABLE FOR: Ceremony / Ritual, Counselling / Accompaniment, Prayer / Meditation, Retreats, Facilitation of groups for prayer / meditation, Baby welcoming ceremonies, Legal weddings in Republic of Ireland, Funerals
MORE INFO: www.marymckeown.ie

ROSIM member since: 2019

Testimonials

“We feel very fortunate to have found Rev Mary McKeown to design and perform our wedding ceremony. She got to know us individually and as a couple and worked hard to create a ceremony that perfectly suited us, our friends and families. Mary was a pleasure to work with - she helped choose the readings and music and organise the comings and goings of the readers, musicians, ring-bearers and others, professionally ironed out some some last-minute hiccups and nerves on the day and conducted the ceremony in a warm and celebratory manner. We felt it really expressed who we are and how we feel and celebrated both our families and our interests. The feedback we received from friends and family could not have been more complimentary - some said it was the best wedding they were ever at. Mary helped create a bright and buoyant foundation for our day and our future together and we treasure the memory of working with her and of the wedding she helped to create.”

- Órlaith and Dara, married in Co. Louth, August 2019

“From our first meeting with Mary, we knew she was perfect for our ceremony. Her warmth and kindness instantly put us at ease, and she really listened and showed a personal interest in what we had to say. As neither of us had actually done this before we needed guidance, and Mary was excellent at helping us and tailoring the ceremony to suit us. She made sure the ceremony reflected us as a couple, and included a wonderful and personal introduction. She went above and beyond to meet our needs, and was always available for a quick chat, email and meeting for the occasional coffee! Mary truly enhanced our wedding, and we would 100% recommend her.”

- Cara and Colm, married in Co. Galway, October 2019