I’m Fiona McMahon—founder of Cabragh Lodge Retreat Centre, mindfulness facilitator, leadership coach, and lifelong student of what it means to live and lead with presence.

With over 25 years of experience across Europe, I’ve had the privilege of supporting senior leaders, teams, educators, and public servants in reconnecting with themselves and each other through evidence-based mindfulness, emotional regulation, and trauma-informed approaches. My work brings together a grounding in psychology and education with the timeless wisdom of contemplative practice.

At Cabragh Lodge—nestled in the wild stillness of the Sligo landscape—I offer retreats designed to help people truly pause. Whether you’re attending a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program, a self-compassion weekend, or a professional training, you’ll find space here to rest deeply, reflect, and return to what matters most.

Beyond the retreat centre, I continue to work with organisations including the European Commission, European Parliament, and numerous EU agencies, delivering training in mindfulness, mental health, respectful workplace practices, and leadership development.

My Approach Is:

• Rooted in presence and compassionate awareness

• Grounded in evidence-based methods like MBSR, HeartMath, and trauma-sensitive facilitation

• Practical and inclusive—meeting people where they are, with tools for real life

• Both structured and spacious—balancing science with soul

Qualifications at a Glance:

• BA (Hons) in Psychology

• MA in Education

• Certified teacher of MBSR, Meditation Instruction, and HeartMath Coaching

• Certified in Mindful Self-Compassion, Mental Health First Aid (trainer), Mediation & Conflict Resolution, and Gong Practice

• Over two decades of experience in facilitation, coaching, and mindfulness-based leadership training

At the heart of my work is a simple invitation:
To slow down.
To listen deeply.
To reconnect—with yourself, with the earth, and with what’s true.

I warmly invite you to join us at Cabragh Lodge—a place of stillness, spaciousness, and sincere human connection.

With heart,
Fiona