On Wednesday 14th June 2023, Pius Murray will lead a guided walk, on the island of Inisheer (Inis Oirr), Aran Islands, to celebrate the Pattern Day of Caomhan, patron saint of the island. Meeting point: Doolin Ferry Co. Ticket Sales Office, Doolin Pier at 09.30am Date: Wednesday 14th June,...
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St. Declan’s Way 2023 – March 18th, 19th & April 8th, 29th, 30th.
St. Declan’s Way 2023 will be organised by volunteer group, Knockmealdown Active, during March and April. Stage 3, from Goatenbridge to Lismore over the Knockmealdown Mountains, via Mount Melleray Abbey, will take place on Holy Saturday, April 8th. If you are interested in taking part, please note the following...
COMPLETED EVENT
Pilgrim Paths Week 2023 GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 7th Co. Kerry Fully guided ascent of the magnificently scenic Cnoc na dTobar Pilgrim Mountain, Cahersiveen, Co Kerry. Tel: 087 794 2134, Email: skelligkerry@gmail.com, Facebook: Cnoc na d’Tobar HOLY SATURDAY, APRIL 8th Co. Tipperary/Co. Waterford Have a memorable time walking St. Declan’s Way from...
Pilgrim Paths Week 2022
Pilgrim Paths Week 2022 Events GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 15 Co. Kerry Fully guided ascent of the magnificently scenic Cnoc na dTobar Pilgrim Mountain, Cahersiveen, Co Kerry. Tel: 087 794 2134, Email: skelligkerry@gmail.com, Facebook: Cnoc na d’Tobar HOLY SATURDAY, APRIL 16 Co. Tipperary Have a memorable time walking St. Declan’s Way from...
St. Declan’s Way 2022 – All Five Stages
St. Declan’s Way 2022 – All Five Stages We are delighted to announce that we will walk all five stages of St. Declan’s Way once again in 2022. Booking is NOW OPEN at http://bit.ly/2HoqUyv. For full information on the event visit https://bit.ly/33KvLHM. If you are interested in taking part, please...
Talk on ‘Hidden Benefits of Walking’ – January 23rd & 27th 2020
Talk on ‘Hidden Benefits of Walking’ – January 23rd & 27th 2020 *** Note: This event has been CANCELLED due to the COVID-19 worldwide pandemic. “Hidden Benefits of Walking” a talk by Pius Murray. – A Healthy Ireland at your Library Event – Taking place at: Lisdoonvarna Public Library...
Pilgrimage Themed Events
Upcoming Events Saturday, October 15. Last opportunity this year for a walk along St Kevin’s Way on Saturday, August 19. You will be in the company of like-minded people with all logistics taken care of, and you can get your. Choice of either a 12km or 30Km walk. ...
Tóchar Phádraig Activities
Upcoming events June 24, 2023 Part of the Irish Pilgrim Journey 2023. Fully guided walk of the ancient Tochar Phádraig, Co Mayo Tochar Phádráig, Ballintubber Abbey, Co Mayo. Tel: 094 9030934. Email: info@ballintubberabbey.ie. Facebook: Ballintubber Abbey. Completed events Easter Monday, April 10th Guided Walk of the ancient Tochar Phádraig, Co MayoContact...
Cnoc na dTobar Activities
UPCOMING EVENTS, 2023 Monday, June 19 As part of the Irish Pilgrim Journey 2023, there will be a guided walk of Cnoc an dTobar Pilgrim Mountain, Cahersiveen, Co Kerry on the above date. For information: Tel: 087 7942134, Email: skelligkerry@gmail.com, Facebook: Cnoc na dTobar. COMPLETED EVENTS, 2023 Good Friday, April 7...
Brigid’s Way Activities
Completed Events Brigid’s Way Celtic Pilgrimage on Easter Saturday, 2023 Pollardstown Fen to St. Brigid’s Well Kildare Town. Meet at Solas Bhride on Tully Rd. at 11am and a couple of cars will bring us back to Fen. The pilgrimage winds around the Fen and afterwards along a lovely,...
St. Kevin’s Way Activities
Upcoming Events, 2023 Thursday, June 22 As part of the Irish Pilgrim Journey 2023, there will be a guided walk of St Kevin’s Way, from Hollywood, Co Wicklow to Glendalough. Contact details – email: stkevinsway@gmail.com Facebook: St.Kevins Way COMPLETED EVENTS, 2023 .HOLY SATURDAY, APRIL 8th, To celebrate National Pilgrim Paths Week,...
St. Declan’s Way Activities
Upcoming Events 2023 – HOLY SATURDAY, APRIL 8th Co. Tipperary/Co. Waterford Have a memorable time walking St. Declan’s Way from Goatenbridge via Mount Melleray Abbey to the historic town of Lismore, Co Waterford. Transport provided to the start point. Visit www.stdeclansway.ie/st-declans-way-2023-all-five-stages. The event is part of St. Declan’s Way 2023 – All...
St. Finbarr’s Activities.
UPCOMING EVENTS August 30 and 31. There is now a final opportunity in 2023 to join a group from Kentucky, USA on a fully organised and guided walk of this memorable path, on August 30 and 31. The cost is just €20 per day, and for those completing the...
Cosán na Naomh Activities
Upcoming Events, 2023 Tuesday, June 20 As part of the Irish Pilgrim Journey, 2023 there will be a guided walk of Cosán na Naomh, Ventry, Dingle, Co Kerry. For further information: tel. 087 251 8174, Email: foh@udaras.ie. Facebook; Cosán na Naomh/the Saints’ Path. COMPLETED EVENTS Holy Saturday, April 8 To celebrate...
Pilgrim paths bring a taste of the Camino back to Ireland – Irish Examiner
John G. O’Dwyer – Irish Examiner The Camino of St James has been the walking tourism phenomenon of the 21st century, with the numbers footing this network of Spanish routes rising from below 1,000 in 1985 to almost 300,000 today. Until recently, none of the pilgrims bringing large...
Ireland’s own ‘Camino’ routes a pilgrim path to rural prosperity – Irish Independent
By Alan O’Keeffe – Irish Independent Ireland’s ancient ‘Camino’ pilgrimage routes are getting a new lease of life with planned guided walks next month. Five routes through the valleys and mountains of Ireland can now be completed in the company of local guides. While thousands of Irish people...
Pilgrim Passport Brochure Launch 2017
Pilgrim Passport Brochure Launch 2017 This is a preview of the new promotional brochure for the Irish Pilgrim Paths Passport, which will be distributed to tourist offices and hospitality businesses across Ireland over the next number of weeks. As a result we are expecting a big increase in footfall...
A walk for the weekend: Mountain magic underfoot – Irish Times
This article appeared in the Irish Times on Wednesday June 29th, 2016. You can find the full article in the Irish Times here. This first pilgrim path will be a hard act to follow – By John G. O’Dwyer. My offering this week comes from a room in the...
Modern-day pilgrims are rediscovering our ancient pathways – Irish Examiner
Modern-day pilgrims are rediscovering our ancient pathways – Irish Examiner The pilgrim paths of Ireland are once again echoing to pilgrim footfall as a new imitative offers a chance for Irish people and overseas visitors to rediscover their pilgrim inheritance. Until recently, few modern-day pilgrims considered Ireland’s sacred trails...
A Camino of Holy Ireland – What a Terrific Idea – Irish Catholic
“The heritage of ancient Holy Ireland has been woefully underdeveloped in recent years – almost ignored”, writes Mary Kenny One of the leading items on my ‘bucket list’ (things to do before you die) would be to walk the Camino of St James in Spain – or at least...
