GROUP WALK OF THE IRISH PILGRIM PATHS The Irish Pilgrim Journey runs from – June 17 to 24, 2023 This is a fully-guided walk along Ireland’s passported pilgrim paths, with all logistics taken care of. It enables walkers to obtain the required stamps for the Irish Pilgrim Passport in...
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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...

Pilgrim Paths Week 2023
Pilgrim Paths Week 2023 Events 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...

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 Friday, January 27 WALKING NIGHT A special night dedicated to walking will take place in Bookworm Bookshop, Thurles on Friday, January 27, beginning with a drinks reception at 7pm. Speakers will include Brid Ryan Bourke of Mid Tipp Hillwalkers who will speak about opportunities for walking in...

Tóchar Phádraig Activities
Upcoming events Easter Monday, April 10th Guided Walk of the ancient Tochar Phádraig, Co Mayo. Contact Details: Tóchar Phádraig – Ballintubber Abbey, Claremorris, Co Mayo. Tel: 094 9030934. Email: info@ballintubberabbey.ie. Facebook: BallintubberAbbey June 24, 2023 Part of the Irish Pilgrim Journey 2023. Tochar Phádráig, Ballintubber Abbey, Co Mayo. Tel: 094 9030934....

Cnoc na dTobar Activities
UPCOMING EVENTS, 2023 Good Friday, April 7 Pilgrim Paths Week. Fully guided ascent of the magnificently scenic Cnoc na dTobar Pilgrim Mountain Cahersiveen, Co Kerry. Tel: 087 7942134, Email: skelligkerry@gmail.com, Facebook: Cnoc na dTobar. Monday, June 19 As part of the Irish Pilgrim Journey 2023 there will be a guided walk...

Brigid’s Way Activities
Completed Events Brigid’s Way Celtic Pilgrimage, July 22nd to July 31st 2022 We are delighted to announce that after a 3 year hiatus due to Covid 19 we are currently dedicating our energies to bring you a bigger and better 9 Day Pilgrimage from the 23rd –...

St. Kevin’s Way Activities
Upcoming Events, 2023 . HOLY SATURDAY, APRIL 8th, To celebrate National Pilgrim Paths Week, 2023, there will be a guided walk of St Kevin’s Way to Glendalough, Co Wicklow. Return transport provided. Contact details – email: Glendaloughpilgrimage@gmail.com, Facebook: Glendalough Pilgrimage. Thursday, June 22 As part of the Irish Pilgrim Journey 2023...

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, 2023 SATURDAY, APRIL 15th & SUNDAY, APRIL 16th St Finbarr’s Pilgrim Walk begins at the Top of the Rock, Drimoleague on Saturday morning and continues to Kealkil. On Sunday, the walk is from Keakil to Gougane Barra. The inspirational talks, camaraderie and magnificent scenery make this a very...

Cosán na Naomh Activities
Upcoming Events, 2023 Holy Saturday, April 8 To celebrate National Pilgrim Paths Week, there will be a guided walk of the Cosán na Naomh from Ventry to Mount Brandon, Co Kerry. Contact details – 087 251 8174, Email: foh@udaras.ie. Facebook; Cosán na Naomh/the Saints’ Path. Tuesday, June 20 As part of the...

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...
