Soluna Sound Bath at Swords Castle

What to Expect

Soluna Sound and Movement run a 90-minute sound bath session inside the Chapel at Swords Castle, using singing bowls and other sound instruments to guide participants through a period of relaxation and stillness. The organisers describe it as a gentle space to unwind, reset and reconnect, and sessions like this typically involve lying or sitting comfortably while the sound washes over the room rather than any active participation.

The setting is a big part of what makes this one distinctive: the Chapel at Swords Castle is a genuinely historic space within the medieval castle grounds in the middle of Swords town, so it’s an unusual pairing of contemporary wellness practice and centuries-old architecture. For anyone in Swords who’s curious about sound bath or meditation practices but hasn’t tried one, this is a low-commitment, single-session way in, run by a local practitioner rather than a touring event.

Swords Castle has increasingly been used as a venue for smaller cultural and wellness events in recent years, alongside its more traditional role as a heritage site with guided tours and markets, so this sound bath sits within that broader shift toward using the grounds for a wider range of community activity. Numbers for sessions like this tend to be limited by the size of the Chapel itself, so early booking through the organiser is worth doing.

Good to Know

• Sunday 9 August 2026, 12:00pm to 1:30pm
• The Chapel, Swords Castle, Bridge Street, Swords
• Run by Soluna Sound and Movement
• Price: €40 per person
• Booking via WhatsApp to the organiser (see event listing for contact details)
• Bring a mat or something comfortable to lie or sit on if you have one

Getting There

Swords Castle is in the centre of Swords town, close to the main street and easily reached on foot from the town’s bus stops. Swords is served by frequent Dublin Bus routes from the city and is close to the M1 and M50 for anyone driving, with parking available in Swords town centre.