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...
I always keep a selection of PILGRIM BOOKS here at Top of the Rock, including John G O Dwyers book and others in the picture . If anything interests you , message me and I can let you know the price with postage. Most are sold at cost price. Thank you David Ross
On Friday December 21st 2018 experience the magic of the Winter Solstice with a guided walk to the Knockshanahullion peak in the Knockmealdown mountains. The peak is topped by a large Bronze Age burial mound with fabulous views of the entire valley between the Galtee mountains and the Knockmealdowns.
Check in at St.Pauls Community Centre, Clogheen 6.45am -7am. Transport will be arranged to bring walkers to walk start point. The terrain is stony paths and open mountain with a gradual climb to the top requiring moderate fitness. Duration of walk to peak 60-75 minutes. Sunrise time is 8.39am.
Following the descent back down, transport will return walkers to St Paul’s Community Centre for some breakfast refreshments.
Walking boots essential with good grip and ankle support, hi viz and head/hand torch also required. Wear appropriate clothing as the wind will pick up as the peak is reached.
Price for the event is €10.
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Arra Historical and Archaeological Society had a big turnout in Reidy's of Newtown,Nenagh for the latest pilgrim paths lecture, which turned out a very enjoyable evening The final lecture in the series will take place in Athy, when John G O'Dwyer will speak about the latest edition of his guidebook to the Irish Pilgrim Paths, the recent re-awakening of these ancient routes and the development of the new Celtic Camino. The talk takes place at 3pm, on this Saturday, Dec 8 in Athy Library, Co Kildare. For Information telephone 045 980575.
Very positive AGM of Pilgrim Paths Ireland was held in Nenagh today.with representatives from Cnoc na dTobar, Co Kerry, St Finbarr's Path, Co Cork, St Declan's Way Waterford/Tipperary, Clonmacnoise Pilgrim Path, Co Offaly Lough Derg, Co Donegal, Dysert O'Dea, Co Clare and Tochar Phádraig, Co Mayo
Another chance to see the wonderful Camino Voyage documentary in Triskel Arts Centre, Cork 2-5 Dec. For information telephone 021 4272022