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...
Daniel O Connell's birthplace, Cahersiveen, with Cnoc na dTobar in the background.
Ireland in Focus: Photographing the 1950s, exhibition, Collins Barracks, Dublin
Why not restore the birthplace of such a international figure?
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Another event has now been listed for Pilgrim Paths Week, which takes place from April 10 to 19, 2020. As part of the Healthy Living Programme, Chairman of Pilgrim Paths Ireland John G O'Dwyer, is giving a talk In Tralee Library on Tuesday, April 14, at 6.30pm. He will speak about his best-selling guidebook to the Irish pilgrim paths and also the pilgrim stories from his latest book which is titled " Wild Stories from the Irish Uplands". Admission free. All welcome.
Don't forget the 17 km fully guided walk of half the Tochar Phádraig on St Stephen’s Day, Dec 26. Departs by bus for Croagh Patrick at 11.am after €10 registration in Ballintubber Abbey, Claremorris, Co Mayo. Then walk to Aughagower with a car accompanying the walkers. Those who complete this walk may return for another fully guided walk along the other half of the Tochar in 2020. After this, they will be awarded their Tochar stamp for the Irish Pilgrim Passport. For information, contact Audrey or Teresa at 094-9030934.
Another two Teastas are on their way today to James Lynch Bassenden Perth Australia and Dorothy Barry, Glasnevin, Dublin, who have just completed the full Irish Pilgrim Journey. James thus becomes the first Australian male to complete this pilgrim walk. Congratulation to both.