Turas Gleann Cholm Cille – June 9th 2015 There will be three Turas (Pilgrimage walks) at Gleann Cholm Cille in Donegal on Tuesday June 9th, 2015 _____. The First Turas Cholm Cille (St Colm Cille’s Pilgrimage) will be at 00am (midnight of June 8th) on the morning of Tuesday June 9th....
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Walk on Inisheer, Aran Islands – June 14th
Walk on Inisheer, Aran Islands – June 14th Inspirational Walk on Inisheer, Aran Islands, on Sunday, June 14th., 2015, to celebrate Saint Caomhan’s Pattern Day, La Fheile Chaomhain. This event is being organised Coisceim Anama and Doolin2Aran Ferries. Meeting point: Doolin Pier @ 09 30 Depart: Ferry to Inisheer...

Brigid’s Way Celtic Pilgrimage – June 27th to July 5th 2015
Brigid’s Way Celtic Pilgrimage – June 27th to July 5th 2015 Come and join us on Brigid´s Way this Summer, as we walk in celebration from the place of Brigid´s birth in Faughart, Dundalk to her monastery in Kildare. Below is the schedule for the full pilgrimage. You are...

St. Declan’s Day Walk – July 25th 2015
St. Declan’s Way – Pilgrim Paths Day Event – July 25th 2015 *** Click Here to Book Now *** On Saturday July 25th Knockmealdown Active will be organising a walk along a portion of St. Declan’s Way (the entirety of which runs from Ardmore, Co. Waterford to Cashel, Co. Tipperary...

St. Finbarr’s Community Walk – 8th & 9th August 2015
ST FINBARR’S PILGRIM WALK (community walk) Sat 8th- Sun 9th August 2015 Saturday: Leave Top of the Rock 9am. Walk to Kealkill via stone circle, arriving 5pm. Sunday: depart Kealkill 9am arriving 4pm Gougane Barra. Contact Mike Sullivan on 087 764 1420. _____________________ Also the following weekend: ST FINBARR’S...

St. Finbarr’s Contemplative Walk – 15th & 16th August 2015
ST FINBARR’S PILGRIM WALK (contemplative walk) Sat 15th- Sun 16th 2015 Saturday: Leave Top of the Rock 9am. Walk to Kealkill via Mealagh Community Centre where lunch will be served, arriving Kealkill 5pm. Cost €20 including bus transfer back to Drimoleague, lunch and cost of guide. Sunday: depart...

Rediscovering Ireland’s Medieval Pilgrim Paths – Lecture – August 24th 2015
Rediscovering Ireland’s Medieval Pilgrim Paths Lecture and slideshow by Irish Times writer and Chairman of Pilgrim Paths Ireland, John G O’Dwyer, based on his pilgrim journey from Slemish to Skellig Michael when researching his book Pilgrim Paths in Ireland. Venue: Cabragh Wetlands Centre Cost: Free Organiser: Cabragh Wetlands Trust...

Pilgrim and Miner Path to Glendalough – August 29th
Pilgrim and Miner Path to Glendalough – August 29th Event Details: An 11 km medium-difficulty walk along the ancient pilgrim path to Glendalough, passing through glorious landscape and the miners´ village. €5 for the bus to the starting point at Ballinagee. To make your walk into a pilgrimage, we...

Tochar Phadraig Summer Walk – August 29th
Tochar Phadraig Summer Walk Saturday 29th August 35k (22 miles) Departing at Abbey at 8.30 a.m Backup car provided. Registration Fee €10 Please make contact with office a few days beforehand. Later in the season: St Stephen’s Day Walk (11 miles) 17k departing Abbey at 11a.m For further information...

Brigid´s Way Along the Canal – August 30th
Brigid´s Way Along the Canal – August 30th Event Details A 16-20 km walk of enchantment and beauty in Kildare from Robertstown, along the canal to Donadea Forest Park. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Brigid´s Way and learn about the canal. Cars will be left in Donadea Forest...

St. Declan’s Way Walk – Stage 2 – September 12th 2015
St. Declan’s Way – Stage 2 – September 12th 2015 *** Click Here to Book Now *** On Saturday September 12th Knockmealdown Active will organise a walk along Stage 2 of St. Declan’s Way (the entirety of which runs from Ardmore, Co. Waterford to Cashel, Co. Tipperary over the Knockmealdown Mountains)....
