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...
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Upcoming guided walks on the Tóchar Phádraig PIlgrim Path, Co Mayo
Stephen’s Day 26th December (17KM) at 11am
Easter Monday 13th April (17Km) (1st Half) at 11.00am
Saturday 30th May at 8.30am (17Km )(1st Half)
Saturday 27th June at 8.30am (17Km)(2nd Half)
Reek Sunday 26th July at 8.30am (35K)(Full)
Saturday 29th August at 8.30am (35K)(Full)
St Stephen’s Day 26th December (17Km) at 11am
Next fully guided of St Finbarr’s Pilgrim Path, Co Cork takes place on April 18 and 19, 2020 as part of Pilgrim Paths Week, This is a contemplative walk that is part of the annual Easter time festival celebrating the Irish pilgrim paths. Information, 0861735134 or email, davidross316@gmail.com.
Sheep grazing near the #Summit of Cnoc Na dTobar, Caherciveen, overlooking the #IveraghPeninsula Skellig Coast Discovery. Cnoc Na dTobar has been a sacred pilgrim site since prehistoric and medieval times. The imposing Mountain comes into view along the Kells to Caherciveen route of the Kerry Way. The importance of assemblies both on Drung Hill - Mountain Stage and Cnoc na dTobar, were especially significant at Lunaghasa, celebrating the harvest. Photo:Valerie O’Sullivan