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Friends of Ancient Ireland

About

Our Story

A journey of compassion and healing

We hope our story will be a light for those searching for hope, healing, and a deeper understanding of life’s journey.

We believe that each person comes into this world with a unique purpose. To fulfil that purpose, we are given the gifts, experiences, and qualities needed to carry out the work we are called to do.

For us, that work is healing.

Healing requires compassion, empathy, sensitivity, and an openness to understanding the needs of others. It requires the ability to connect on a deeper level and to approach every individual with kindness, respect, and genuine care.

We believe that positive intention plays an important role in wellbeing. A loving heart, a positive mindset, and a desire to help others create the foundation for healing and personal growth. Conversely, negativity, fear, and harmful intentions can have a profound impact on the mind, body, and spirit.

Throughout our journey, we have faced challenges and obstacles, yet our faith has remained strong. We trust in God’s guidance and protection as we continue this work, believing that light will always overcome darkness.

This belief inspires everything we do.

Over the years, we have been inundated with messages from people across the world seeking help for loved ones suffering from serious health conditions. Many families face the heartbreaking reality of knowing that treatment could improve their loved one’s quality of life, yet they simply cannot afford the care they need. Time and again, we have witnessed the emotional and financial burden this places on individuals and families.

It was this growing need that inspired us to establish Friends Of Ancient Ireland Inc. Our vision is to help make healing treatment reachable and accessible to everyone, regardless of financial circumstances or where they live in the world.

Our commitment to healing has always been driven by service rather than profit. We spent five years working free of charge throughout communities in the Southern Hemisphere, offering healing to those who otherwise had little or no access to support. In Ireland, we have also dedicated years to hosting open healing days that were offered completely free of charge or on a donation-of-your-choice basis, ensuring that no one was ever turned away because of their financial circumstances.

Together, we established the World Healing Centre and Friends Of Ancient Ireland Inc with a shared vision: to make healing accessible to everyone. Through our work and the generosity of our supporters, we strive to bring healing, hope, and relief to those who need it most.

Our mission is simple: to serve others with compassion, integrity, and love, while helping to create a future where healing is available to all.

Blessings,
Matthew & Gracie

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Our Aim

Healing for everyone

At Friends Of Ancient Ireland Inc, our mission is simple: to bring healing to individuals, families, and communities in need around the world.

We believe that healing is a fundamental human need and should be available to everyone, regardless of their financial circumstances, background, or location. Healing extends beyond physical wellbeing. It encompasses emotional, mental, and social support, helping people rebuild their lives with dignity, hope, and opportunity. Many families face the heartbreaking reality of being unable to afford the treatments, therapies, or specialist care their loved ones need to improve their quality of life. Through the generosity of our supporters, we strive to help bridge that gap, providing assistance where it is needed most and helping individuals access the care and support that can make a meaningful difference.

Friends Of Ancient Ireland Inc is an independent organisation with no political affiliations or external agendas. We are committed to transparency, accountability, and the responsible use of every donation we receive.

Our focus is on creating positive change and improving lives through healing, compassion, and practical support. By supporting Friends Of Ancient Ireland Inc, you become part of a global effort to bring hope, restore wellbeing, and make a meaningful difference in a world that needs healing now more than ever.

Together, we can help heal lives, restore hope, and create a future where healing is accessible to all.

No human hands can do this work; it is the work of the Divine.
Matthew

A personal approach to healing

Many of the people who contact us do so after a long and difficult journey. We often hear the words, “You are my last hope” or “We have tried everything.” These messages come from individuals and families who are searching for healing when conventional options have not provided the results they had hoped for.

Matthew approaches each person as an individual, recognising that every illness, injury, and life circumstance is unique. Drawing upon his intuitive and extra-sensory abilities, he seeks to gain insight into a person’s condition and uses this understanding to guide his healing treatment. His ability to tune into different cultures is part of the whole paradigm of healing. He looks for the root cause of the problem together with the manifestations. Every patient is treated on an individual basis, with care tailored to their specific circumstances and needs.

Matthew’s healing gift has no boundaries or limitations, provided the person receiving the healing is compatible, open-minded, and receptive to the power of the Divine. Through his work, he has connected with and supported people from many different countries and cultures across the world.

His healing work extends to both humans and animals, reflecting the belief that all living beings deserve compassion, care, and the opportunity to experience healing.

This type of healing requires a lifetime of practice, focus, dedication, and faith. Matthew has devoted his life to the fine-tuning of his Divine Gifts for the benefit of others. Healing is offered regardless of race, creed, colour, or beliefs, as he believes that access to healing should be available to everyone.

At the heart of this work is the belief that Divine Healing can only bring good, never harm, and is intended to support wellbeing, hope, and positive transformation. Matthew regards himself not as the source of healing, but as a channel through which Divine healing energy flows. His work is guided by the Divine, with the purpose of helping others on their healing journey.

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Ireland's ancient tradition of healing

Ireland has a rich and ancient healing tradition that goes back thousands of years to the time of the Druids. In Celtic society, the Druids were highly respected as teachers, philosophers, spiritual guides, and keepers of wisdom. They were believed to possess a deep understanding of nature, the human spirit, and the interconnectedness of all life.

Alongside the Druids were skilled healers who worked with the natural world, drawing upon their knowledge of herbs, plants, sacred springs, and traditional remedies to care for the wellbeing of their communities. Healing was viewed as more than the treatment of physical ailments; it was considered a process of restoring balance between the body, mind, spirit, and the natural world.

Throughout Ireland’s history, healing traditions continued to evolve. Monastic settlements became centres of learning and care, preserving knowledge and providing assistance to those who were suffering. Sacred wells, many of which still exist today, became places where people travelled in search of comfort, healing, and renewal.

The ancient Irish people understood the importance of community, compassion, and connection to nature. These values formed the foundation of their approach to healing and wellbeing, and many of these traditions have been passed down through generations.

Today, Ireland’s healing heritage remains an important part of its cultural identity. The stories, traditions, and wisdom of those who came before us continue to inspire people seeking hope, balance, and a deeper connection with themselves and the world around them.

At Friends Of Ancient Ireland Inc, we honour this long tradition of compassion, service, and healing. Inspired by the wisdom of our ancestors, we strive to carry forward the belief that healing should be accessible to all and that every person deserves the opportunity to live with hope, dignity, and wellbeing.