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...
Please note there are changes to the arrangements for walking St Kevin’s Way, Co Wicklow.
Passports are for sale and can be stamped at The Hollywood Cafe, which is an information point for walkers.
Contact details are as follows www.hollywoodcafe.ie
045 863097; Eircode: W91 RYY9 (Owner Chris McNeil) Open 9.00-17.30pm (later on Fridays)
Pilgrim Passports are also available from the following:
Frank Quin Wilderness Lodge, Glenmalure, Rathdrum.
Tel 0404 468395 www.wildernesslodge.ie
Glendalough Green, Laragh village, Co Wicklow
Tel 0404 45151 www.glendaloughgreen.com.
Open 8.30 -17.00pm
In Glendalough , the stamping point is the OPW Visitors Centre, open between 10 am - 16.30pm
Cnoc na dtobair, Cahersiveen Co. Kerry, IRLAND
... blessed are these peaceful mornings in Kerry and the absence of wind
Inishcealtra (Holy Island) Inspirational Walk.
Date: Easter Monday, April 22nd., 2019.
Time: 10 00 - 14 00.
Meeting point: Aistear Park, Mountshannon, County Clare.
(on Main Street in the village)
Boat trip to island @ 10 15.
Tour/ Walk of Island:10 30 - 13 00
Return boat trip @ 13 00.
Visit to Aistear Park labyrinth 13 15 - 14 00.
Walk leader: Pius Murray.
Contribution: Adults €20
Children U-16 €10
(includes cost of boat trips)
Proceeds from the walk go to Pilgrim Paths Ireland.
Terrain: easy, walking trail and grassy areas.
Fitness: moderate, easy pace with walkers staying together during the walk.
Gear: Warm weatherproof clothing. Comfortable walking boots/shoes/runners.
Snack: bring a small snack and a bottle of water/fluids. There will be a snack break on the island.
Further information: contact Pius
m. 087 9828173
e. pius@walkwithpius.com
w. www.walkwithpius.com
For anyone who are considering joining the guided walk of the Cosán na Naomh Pilgrim Path, Co Kerry taking place on April 6 in support of people with special needs, the cost is €35 (walk only). Alternately, there are still all-in weekend packages left with the main group in The Rose Hotel Tralee. These cost €199 per person sharing for two nights B&B and one evening meal . For further information contact Michael Sutton, organiser tel 086 4009989 or email; michaelsutton1949@gmail.com
It’s a good time to plan for National Pilgrim Paths week after Easter. There are five pilgrim paths being walked. The St Finbarr’s Pilgrim Walk will take place on Saturday and Sunday 27-28th April. See www.topoftherock.ie/st-finbarrs-way/ for details .