We came from Japan and I insisted that the only thing I wanted to do on the visit was go up Croagh Patrick in honour of my mother who passed away in the past two years. My wife has had a little surgery in the last month but, despite my worries, powered up to the summit. She did wonderfully well. What a wonderfully well maintained walking route to the summit. God bless all the people who worked - and work - to make the hike up here a lovely safe one.

Reflections on our life, appreciating the People we have in our lives. wishing them all health and happiness

Tough climb I'm not built for it

Great view

Delighted to have made it to the top. Would have liked to go into the church to say a prayer.

Another time hopefully

We arrived at 2.50pm. The climb was onerous, as I have an artificial knee. It was very disappointing to find the doors of the Church closed. I so wanted to go in, say a prayer and have a rest. Everyone else who arrived with us was of the same opinion. I do think that this is something which needs to be looked at, in these times when things are difficult for the Church.

John Kelly

We feel elated!

In memory of Brian Hanley and Spencer Sherwin

With love & respect for our beloved Auntie Peggy, in our thoughts & prayers xxxx

This is our third time climbing Croagh Patrick but was very special to be here for Garland Friday. My two sons made it to the chapel to light candles for their grandmothers at the end of mass. A beautiful experience everytime and so nice to meet so many friendly encouraging people along the way.

Thank God, we did it. Myself (Mary Patricia) and my 2 sons Matthew and Owen, and my sister Rosie. My brother John Paul and his wife Sinead got to the bottom of the summit so we continue their prayers for their intentions. Thank u Jesus for everything. Multiple changes in the weather with rain, hail, wind but with God's grace we got to the top, woo hoo. Please hear all our prayers God and Jesus and the Holy Spirit, and grant our hearts desires, Amen. P.s, I also got my pilgrim badge, I'm so happy.

We climbed to the summit on 24th June 2025. A great personal achievement for me as I have not achieved this for 20 yrs mainly due to knee issues. Feeling positive and looking forward to new challenges. Leaving some of my spirit here and takin some of Croagh Patrick with me.

May this day bring Sabbath rest to my heart and my home. May God’s image in me be restored, and my imagination in God be re-storied. May the gravity of material things be lightened, and the relativity of time slow down. May I know grace to embrace my own finite smallness in the arms of God’s infinite greatness. May God’s Word feed me and His Spirit lead me into the week and into the life to come. AMEN

This hike is like life. Challenging at times and easy at other times. Beautiful and rewarding. It was good to hear so many encouragements on the way up and down. Would do again.

Managed to get to the top and admire the beauty of Ireland. It's God's blessing!

Blessing to manage get here and see the beauty of Ireland on a sunny day

Today's pilgrimage

was for all my family and friends

and for all those we have lost in the last 12 months

may the lord and St Patrick bless you all

In solidarity with the Palestinian people. I hope the occupation and colonisation of their lands will come to an end soon so they can return and be free from the river to the sea.

We did this pilgrimage for David whom we lost suddenly a year ago.

May he have a good laugh at the 2 of us puffing and panting up Croagh Patrick and .....May he rest in peace

What a beautiful day to climb Ireland's holy mountain to give thanks and to be in the presence of God and enjoy the beautiful views.

Great to do Croagh Patrick in the month of March   A few even crossed the border into Mayo, thanks to James O'Doherty for leading the lesser known route.

Grateful to make the climb for my friend, Martha!

A great experience. We were blessed with beautiful weather. Spectacular view. We climbed it during the Lenten season.

Marian Prendergast from Castlebar embarks on her Jubilee Year #PilgrimsofHope Pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick.

Congratulations to Marian, who has become the first pilgrim to have her Pilgrim Passport officially stamped by Derick Healy!

Out with the old, in with the new!

Thanks to Anthony Corrigan for delivering and installing the replacement Croagh Patrick sign for the summit of the Reek.

A great hike through wintery conditions to the summit. It was lovely to have the oratory open and candles lit blessing all corners of the world. Two ravens circling overhead chortling at restored pilgrims sliding down the reek on their bottoms in the snow.

What a way to start the new year at Croagh Patrick ☘️
...finally got a hike in with @kathy.mcpartland_wall after a year of talking it up ...mostly because she will go in any weather and I won't 😄

Happy new year to all 🎊🙌🙏

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New Year Reflection on Climbing the Reek:

On this new year day the mountain stood as a symbol of hope, a beacon guiding us toward a year filled with possibility. The views from the peak are a reminder of life’s vastness and the opportunities that lie beyond the horizon, waiting for us to take that leap of chance.

Good health became more than a wish; it felt like a responsibility—to care for ourselves, for one another, and for the Earth that holds us all. And as the wind carried prayers whispered by generations before, it felt like a collective yearning for peace on Earth, a dream we still hold dear, no matter how distant it may sometimes seem.

May the year ahead be as grounding and uplifting as the Reek itself.

On Wednesday January 1st 2025.

I visted the Statue of St Patrick at the foot of Croagh Patrick to offer a prayer for all the pilgrim’s and visitors to Ireland's Holy Mountain, The Reek #PilgrimsofHope

A Pilgrim"s Prayer

As Pilgrims of Hope in the

Jubilee Year 2025,

mayo we walk with

Faith, Hope and Love.

Illuminate our path,

inspire our hearts

and strengthen our resolve to

spread Your compassion

and kindness.

Help us to take each step

as we journey towards

a brighter tomorrow.

Christ be with us.

Amen

Year 1 Outdoor Education induction day on Croagh Patrick..Wishing them all a rewarding, challenging and enjoyable 4 years in ATU.

Climbed the reek with Conor today. Drizzly on the way up freezing at the top ( but that's well known) dry on the way down. They've put so much hard work into making it easier to climb the reek. They've made steps in the rocks. Still a challenge to people. Up & down in 1 piece

Oh ye met Ricki Wynne on the way down, well we were going up and he was speeding past (Mr Speedy) on the way down.

from the pulic Facebook post

Patrick Doocey from Geesala, aged 8, has completed his first climb of Croagh Patrick. He was up and at it early, reaching the summit at 7.15 a.m.

Well done, Patrick.

from the pulic Facebook post

Proof we made it #together Croagh Patrick almost heaven

at Croagh Patrick.— with Joseph Convey and6 others

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Monday Morning Mountain Marriage with Sinéad and Kirean teamed up with Awake and Dreaming Photography on Croagh Patrick.

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This weekend, Sarah and I joined 30 Notre Dame students who are studying abroad all over Europe in a weekend pilgrimage which including the climbing of Croagh Patrick, Ireland’s Holy Mountain. It is said to be the mountain which St. Patrick himself climbed up, and pilgrims have been hiking up its hillside ever since. Those who are feeling especially penitential will climb the mountain barefoot, and apparently we had a contrite batch of students, as at least a third of the group climbed up the hill sans footwear. In all seriousness, it was beautiful to watch them experience the physical and spiritual journey of the mountain. We made frequent stops for short reflections and prayers, and each time we paused, we were reminded of how blessed we are to live on this beautiful Earth.

More: https://www.houseofbrigid.org/2909/climbing-croagh-patrick#