“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...
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Launch of Pilgrim Passport – Irish Independent
New ‘passport’ to put Pilgrim Paths of Ireland on a par with the Camino A series of ancient Irish pilgrim paths has the potential to become the ‘pedestrian’ version of the Wild Atlantic Way if it gets the backing of a proper tourism marketing campaign, organisers have said. A...
A pilgrim’s progress up St Declan’s Way – Irish Times – April 13th, 2016
It is us against the elements in a surreal, timeless realm, writes John G O’Dwyer It’s Easter, and I’m among a group at a Cistercian monastery in Co Waterford. A moody day of frowning skies, watery light and no birdsong doesn’t, however, dampen our collective enthusiasm. We’re mostly strangers...
Illustrated Talk on Ireland’s Pilgrim Passport
Illustrated Talk on Ireland’s Pilgrim Passport On Friday, April 15th, John G O’ Dwyer, (author of the first guidebook to Ireland’s pilgrim paths ) will give an illustrated talk on Ireland’s newly launched Pilgrim Passport. The event will begin at 9.15pm on Friday April 15th in the Sneem Hotel,...
Easter festival to Focus on Retracing Christian Pilgrim Paths – Irish Examiner
Easter festival to Focus on Retracing Christian Pilgrim Paths – Irish Examiner A new Easter festival envisages thousands of people retracing their ancestral christian heritage on Ireland’s ancient pilgrim paths. The country boasts a series of traditional holy trails throughout Munster, Connacht, and Leinster. From March 22-29 has been...
A Walk for the Weekend: Irish Times Feature
A Walk for the Weekend: Pilgrim Paths to Higher Ground Follow in the ageless echo of medieval penitents, writes John G O’Dwyer Celebrating Ireland’s dense network of penitential tracks, Pilgrim Paths Week is a new, non-denominational Easter festival that urges us to get into the Irish countryside and follow...
Ireland’s Pilgrim Paths Slideshow & Lecture – Ardmayle Church
Ireland’s Pilgrim Paths Slideshow & Lecture – Ardmayle Church John G O’Dwyer writes for the Irish Times and has written the first guidebook to Ireland’s Medieval Pilgrim Paths. John will give a lecture and slideshow on his exploration of these ancient trails titled “Walking Through History” in Ardmayle church...
Lough Derg Pilgrim Path
Completed Events, 2022 Lough Derg, Donegal Lough Derg organises guided Pilgrim Walks and Pilgrimage along the lakeshore at various times throughout the year. The schedule of activity along the Pilgrim Path will be updated here https://www.loughderg.org/lough-derg-pilgrim-path. Lough Derg, the...
Rath/Dysert Activities
Upcoming Events 2024 – Oughtmama Guided Walk – Easter Monday, April 1st Embark on an enriching journey with Pius Murray, the guide behind Walk With Pius, as he leads the Oughtmama Guided Walk on Easter Monday, April 1st, 2024, starting at 10:00 AM. Immerse yourself in the captivating landscapes...
Pilgrim Paths AGM – November 2015
Pilgrim Paths AGM – November 2015 This photo shows members of the Steering Group for Pilgrim Paths Ireland attending the annual general meeting in Nenagh on November 2nd 2015. The principal proposal adopted was the extension Pilgrims Paths Day into National Pilgrim Paths Week which will take place next...
Lecture on Pilgrim Paths in Hollywood – November 7th 2015
John G. O’Dwyer, who writes for the Irish Times and has written the first guidebook to Ireland’s Medieval Pilgrim Paths will give a lecture and slideshow on his exploration of these ancient trails in Hollywood Community Centre, Co. Wicklow on Saturday 7 November 2015, at 2 pm. Admission free....
Why are pilgrim walks popular again? – Irish Times, October 10th
After years of underuse, many of Ireland’s pilgrim paths are being reopened. In our secular western world, why do people still embark on such journeys? By John G. O’Dwyer After generations of slumber, many of the pilgrim paths of Ireland are reawakening. Some of Europe’s oldest penitential walkways –...
Turas Gleann Cholm Cille – June 9th 2015
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....
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...
