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...
The St Finbarr’s Contemplative walk has got off to a great start with 44 pilgrims walking to Gougane over two days. Beautiful day.
You are very welcome to join us on Thursday, 29th August when we will walk mindfully from Valleymount to Glendalough along the ancient pilgrimage trail known as St Kevins Way. Places are limited. Bookings by email to glendaloughpilgrimage@gmail.com. Blessings on your way...
We are slowly getting the news about Ireland's rich network of Pilgrim Paths out there. Here is a link to the BBC World Service documentary which was made recently, as part of the Heart and Soul series, and featured pilgrim walking in Ireland.. It was made on St Kevin's Way and at Holycross Abbey, Contributors to the show Included: Michael Rodgers, Tearmann Spirituality Centre; Beibhinn Ramsey, St Kevin's Way; John G O'Dwyer, Pilgrim Paths Ireland and Michael Walshe, Camino Society. . Listen in for a good insight to the meaning of pilgrim walking in the 21st century.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3csz572
Cnoc na dTobar walk, August 26th, 2019
Meet at 11.00 at the Old Barracks to register and car pool. Safety briefing at car park at 11.40 and climbing by noon.
Fee: 10.00
Feature about what is new in Irish tourism in this weekend's Irish Times features the Irish Pilgrim Passport and St Declan's Way.
Tourists in our own land: the best new things to do around Ireland
irishtimes.com
From pilgrim paths to Center Parcs, here is a list to help you plan your next adventure