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THE Baha’i community in Shannon is currently engaging in a wide vari- ety of events in the local area, geared towards people of all ages.
The group, which is growing in size in Shannon having been set up 15 years ago, runs children’s classes every week, along with junior youth study circles.
The classes are open to children from all backgrounds and all faiths.
Study groups focusing on ‘Reflec-
tions on the life of the Spirit’ are springing up throughout the country, with one starting in Shannon short- M4
According to the Baha’i communi- ty, these courses are designed to as- sist in the awakening of the spiritual life of the individual.
Other Baha’ activites in the area includes regular devotional meet- ings, Holy Day celebrations and in- formation evenings.
Plans are also afoot to establish a youth group for young people aged
between 12 and 15.
“It will be animated by youth. It will really make the young people think and take responsibility for their environment,” said Trish Fallon-Bar- ry, who is the secretary of the Baha’i community in Shannon.
According to Ms Fallon-Barry, all of the events are open to everybody.
We welcome the participation of members of the wider community,’ she said.
Ms Fallon-Barry was one of four people from across the county who
represented Clare at the recent elec- tion in Dublin of the nine-member National Assembly of the Baha’i faith.
One of the main issues up for the discussion at the conference was the position of their persecuted fellow Sylora kw tem bectee
Information on the Bahai com- munity and its principles can be found on www.bahai.ie, by emailing bahainfo@iol.ie or by phoning the Baha’i community in the Shannon area on 061 362715.