Westport Parish

ROSARY AT LECANVEY CHURCH: At 5pm weekly on Sundays at Lecanvey Church to pray together for healing for the sick of the parish.   HAVE YOUR SAY ON THE FUTURE OF CATHOLIC EDUCATION IN YOUR SCHOOL: The current Department of Education survey on the future of patronage in the primary schools will determine what schools will divest.  It is important that those who wish for a change in patronage would have their voices heard.  It is equally important that those who are already satisfied with the current patronage model and who wish for a Catholic Education for their children, including sacramental preparation within school, would have their voices heard also.  For these reasons, and to ensure that an accurate picture emerges, you are invited to participate in this survey if you are a parent, guardian or a prospective parent of a primary school student.  Decisions on what schools will retain or lose their Catholic patronage will be influenced by the expressed opinions of those who participate in this survey.  Therefore, your opinion and the values you hold dear are important, and your voice needs to be heard about your local school.  Please take a few minutes to complete the survey. Archbishop Francis Duffy, Patron 18 th  November 2025. The closing date is 16 th  December 2025.The survey may be accessed at www.gov.ie/primaryschoolsurvey   WESTPORT COMMUNITY GAMES:  AGM on Wednesday 8pm. Email   westport@communitygames.eu  with any queries.   MAYO CANCER SUPPORT -ANNUAL MASS: Mayo Cancer Support will host their Annual Mass of Remembrance & Thanksgiving Thursday December 4 th  @7.30pm Rock Rose House, Castlebar F23 P659 . All welcome.   ROSCOMMON SOLSTICE CHOIR CHRISTMAS SPECIAL: With guest performance by Westport Children’s Choir. December 5 th  at 8.00p.m. St. Mary’s Church, Westport. A Fundraising event for repairs to Holy Trinity Church. Please give your support. Thank you. WESTPORT LIONS CLUB: Christmas Food Appeal in aid of St. Vincent de Paul on Friday, 5 December.  Christmas Party at Quay Community Centre on Sunday, 14 December at 3pm. CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE : We warmly invite all children aged 5-12 from the Good News Club and Parish to take part in the Annual Carol Service, which will be held on Sun.21 st  Dec. @ 5.00p.m. In St. Mary’s Church, Westport. There will be three rehearsals on Fridays, 5 th , 12 th , & 19 th  Dec. from 5pm to 6pm at Carrow Beg House. All children are welcome to join in and help celebrate the festive season through song. CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE PRACTICE: I n St. Mary’s Church 6pm – 7pm on the 8 th  Dec & 15 th Dec. All choir members from Westport/ Drummin/Lecaavey & Kilmeena  are invited to participate. MONTHLY VISITS: Fr. John will make his monthly visits during the week BLESSING FOR EXPECTANT MOTHERS  :  In the Basilica at Knock Shrine on Saturday 6 th  December at 11am. It will include a short prayer for protection and safe delivery with an individual blessing for all mothers-to-be who are present. All welcome.   WESTPORT ECO-CONGREGATION: “Everything you have ever bought still exists on the Earth today. The planet cannot sustain this rate of over consumption. “This quote stopped me in my tracks this week.  Add this to the images we constantly see of waste mountains that are leeching all sorts of toxins into the earth, and the waterways. Here we are approaching that time of year when we are once again faced with the challenge of Christmas gifts… bombarded by ads telling us what we need to buy for one another when most of us have a super abundance of “stuff”! If we look to Nature as the ultimate gift giver e.g. trees and bushes who get all they need to grow from the soil, sun and rain, and then give of their abundance with pollen to feed the bees in Summer, and berries/fruits for birds and humans in Autumn before dropping their leaves for the creatures who then convert these to soil for next year’s growth, we see the perfect circular economy in action.  Could we learn from this?  Could we share our abundance with our family, friends and neighbours… either by re-gifting things that we have, sharing our gifts as cooks/bakers, or giving our time as an investment in relationships within our communities?  To be continued… The Children’s Advent & Christmas Calendar                                                                    Counts down the days and weeks to the Birth of Christ and the Season of Christmas. It offers simple suggestions to think about, talk about, pray about and do. Please keep it somewhere prominent and refer to it often in your home. (e.g. On the door of the fridge)   The Advent Candles on the Advent Wreath .1st Candle-Hope (called the Prophecy Candle) We remember God's promises and look forward with faith, just as the prophets longed for the Messiah 2nd Candle-Peace (called the Bethlehem Candle) We reflect on the peace Christ brings- peace in our hearts, our homes, and theworld. 3rd Candle-Joy (called the Shepherd’s Candle) The rose candle invites us to rejoice as Christmas draws near celebrating the joy of the Gospel 4th Candle--Love ( called the Angel’s Candle) We honour God's perfect love revealed in   Jesus and are called to share that love with each other.5th Candle- The Christ Candle for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and the Twelve days of Christmas Together, these candles guide us in welcoming Christ with a hopeful, peaceful, joyful and loving heart.   The Jesse Tree is an Advent tradition that illustrates a kind of family tree of Jesus Christ. It leads back to Jesse (the father of King David) and other bible stories right to the time God created the world.  It's symbols, made by the senior National School Pupils, represent the prophets, ancestors and events from the Old Testament that foretold or led up to the birth of Jesus.

NOVEMBER ROSARY WITH THE LEGION OF MARY: Sunday 23 rd  November at 3.00p.m. Drummin.   PRAYER FOR NOVEMBER: Remember those who kept the faith Who always turned to pray. Who showed the love of Jesus In their lives from day to day. Remember those this special time. Who live with God above, All Saints, All Souls and all our own Who live with God in Love   ROSARY AT LECANVEY CHURCH: At 5pm weekly on Sundays at Lecanvey Church to pray together for healing for the sick of the parish.   ADVENT 2025- “AWAKENING THE HEART TO HOPE” An opportunity to explore Advent. A festive time. It borrows from the past, rejoices in the present, looks to the future. It calls for a fresh awakening. "Each and every one of us were thought, willed and loved by God. Each and every one of us has a role to play in the plan of God"   Pope Leo. Venue: Carrowbeg House : Wednesdays 7.00-8.00 p.m November 26 th  December 3 rd , 10 th & 17 th .  Book at Presbytery, Facilitator: Fr Tony King   WESTPORT PIONEER: Meeting Monday 24 th  November at 7. 15p.m.in the Parish Centre. Postponed until further notice.   RICE COLLEGE 25 DRIVE: Fund-raising card game Sunday 7 th  December 2025 at Rice College Assembly Hall at 7.p.m. sharp.  Doors open 6.30p.m. Admission €10. €750 in total prize money.   HAVE YOUR SAY ON THE FUTURE OF CATHOLIC EDUCATION IN YOUR SCHOOL: The current Department of Education survey on the future of patronage in the primary schools will determine what schools will divest.  It is important that those who wish for a change in patronage would have their voices heard.  It is equally important that those who are already satisfied with the current patronage model and who wish for a Catholic Education for their children, including sacramental preparation within school, would have their voices heard also.  For these reasons, and to ensure that an accurate picture emerges, you are invited to participate in this survey if you are a parent, guardian or a prospective parent of a primary school student.  Decisions on what schools will retain or lose their Catholic patronage will be influenced by the expressed opinions of those who participate in this survey.  Therefore, your opinion and the values you hold dear are important, and your voice needs to be heard about your local school.  Please take a few minutes to complete the survey. The closing date is 16 th  December 2025.The survey may be accessed at www.gov.ie/primaryschoolsurvey Archbishop Francis Duffy, Patron 18 th  November 2025   “WALK WITH ME”: A Journey of prayer for the Advent Jubilee 2025 Available this weekend €2 per copy. INTRODUCTION TO THE SCRIPTURES: Fr Benny McHale will provide a four-night introduction to the Gospel for next year, St. Matthews Gospel. No previous knowledge is needed. Takes place over 4 Tuesday nights beginning on November 25 th  in the Prayer Centre at Knock Shrine from 7:30pm – 9:30pm. Booking is recommended. Contact Nicola at  faithrenewal@knockshrine.ie  or see  www.knockshrine.ie .   MAYO CANCER SUPPORT -ANNUAL MASS: Mayo Cancer Support will host their Annual Mass of Remembrance & Thanksgiving Thursday December 4 th  @7.30pm Rock Rose House, Castlebar F23 P659. All welcome.   ROSCOMMON SOLSTICE CHOIR CHRISTMAS SPECIAL: With guest performance by Westport Children’s Choir. December 5 th  at 8.00p.m. St. Mary’s Church, Westport. A Fundraising event for repairs to Holy Trinity Church. Please give your support. Thank you. ECO CONGREGATION: As Advent and Christmas approaches, we are invited to consider our Planet Earth and help reduce the environmental impact of the purchasing choices we will make during these weeks.  According to a report by MyWaste.ie the annual Christmas splurge sees us produce 25% - 30% more waste than we normally do, which in turn costs all financially, and harms the environment Eco Congregation Westport, invites us to pause and consider our purchasing choices  – be conscious of the planet in our Christmas preparation. With just a little effort and imagination we can save financially, and reduce our impact on our precious earth – for example, choosing to buy goods that are manufactured from recycled sources; buying locally produced products wherever possible.  Such choices support small businesses and reduce transportation costs – all having a positive environmental .                                                                                          Focus on buying less and buying better. Together can make a difference! PRAYER FOR THE FEAST OF CHRIST THE KING: O Christ the King, you reign above all things with mercy and truth.Rule our hearts with your love, guide our thoughts with your wisdom and lead us to live as citizens of your eternal kingdom.Grant us courage to witness your Gospel in word and deed,humility to serve others as you served us and joy in the hope of your merciful judgment.May your gentle reign bring peace to our world, justice to the oppressed and freedom to the captives.Stay with us, now and always. Jesus Christ our King. Amen.                                                                                                                  Scan this QR code for a link to Westport Parish Website

NOVEMBER ROSARY WITH THE LEGION OF MARY: Sunday 16 th  November at 3.00p.m. Murrisk Abbey. Sunday 23 rd  November at 3.00p.m. Drummin.   PRAYER FOR NOVEMBER: Remember those who kept the faith Who always turned to pray. Who showed the love of Jesus In their lives from day to day. Remember those this special time. Who live with God above, All Saints, All Souls and all our own Who live with God in Love   “WALK WITH ME” A Journey of prayer for the Advent Jubilee 2025 Available next weekend €2 per copy   BEREAVEMENT MASS: Will be celebrated in St. Mary’s Church Westport for all who have been bereaved in the past year on Friday 21 st November at 7.30p.m.   WESTPORT TIDY TOWNS: Warmly invites our volunteers and sponsors to an appreciation evening on Thursday November 20th at O’ Cees Coffee Shop, Supervalu Westport from 7.00p.m. – 9.00p.m. Light refreshments served.   BRACKLOON HINTERLAND COMMUNITIES: Will deliver a survey to each house in its 20 townlands on Thurs evening November 20th. The survey will be collected Monday evening November 24th. Please take 5 minutes to fill this survey. Everyone will get a say in what projects should undertake in the community over the next 5 years. Thanks for your support.   ROSARY AT LECANVEY CHURCH: At 5pm weekly on Sundays at Lecanvey Church to pray together for healing for the sick of the parish.   ADVENT 2025- “AWAKENING THE HEART TO HOPE” An opportunity to explore Advent. A festive time. It borrows from the past, rejoices in the present, looks to the future. It calls for a fresh awakening. "Each and every one of us were thought, willed and loved by God. Each and every one of us has a role to play in the plan of God"   Pope Leo. Venue: Carrowbeg House : Wednesdays 7.00-8.00 p.m November 26 th  December 3 rd , 10 th & 17 th .  Book at Presbytery, Facilitator: Fr Tony King   ROSCOMMON SOLSTICE CHOIR CHRISTMAS SPECIAL: With guest performance by Westport Children’s Choir. December 5 th  at 8.00p.m. St. Mary’s Church, Westport. A Fundraising event for repairs to Holy Trinity Church.   WESTPORT HISTORICAL SOCIETY : AGM in the Town Hall Tuesday18 th November @ 7.30p.m. All welcome.   WESTPORT PIONEER: Meeting Monday 24 th  November at 7. 15p.m.in the Parish Centre. AID TO THE CHURCH IN NEED: WEEK OF WITNESS NOVEMBER 16 TH  - 23rd  World Day of the Poor reminds us that service to those most in need is at the heart of the mission of the Church. Today, the papal charity Aid to the Church in Need also begins a ‘Week of Witness’ highlighting the plight of those persecuted for their faith. It’s a sobering reality that today one in seven Christians suffer persecution because of their faith in Jesus.  On Nov 19th ‘Red Wednesday’ wear something e.g. a ribbon, a scarf, a tie’ a jumper’ a coat or jacket to show solidarity with the suffering Church and to remember the blood lost by Christians in defence of their faith.   REMEMBERING THE POOR. ST VINCENT DE PAUL: Annual Appeal : Drawing near to the poor in our midst will touch our lives. It will remind us of what really counts: to love God and our neighbour. Only this lasts forever, everything else passes away. What we invest in love remains, the rest vanishes. Today we might ask ourselves: ‘What counts for me in life? Where am I making my investments?’ In fleeting riches, with which the world is never satisfied, or in the wealth bestowed by God, who gives eternal life? This is the choice before us: to live in order to gain things on earth, or to give things away in order to gain heaven. Where heaven is concerned, what matters is not what we have, but what we give.  Pope Francis. “Remember we do what we can because you give what you can”   ROSCOMMON SOLSTICE CHOIR CHRISTMAS SPECIAL: With guest performance by Westport Children’s Choir. December 5 th  at 8.00p.m. St. Mary’s Church, Westport. A Fundraising event for repairs to Holy Trinity Church. Please give your support. Thank you.   ACCORD CATHOLIC MARRIAGE CARE SERVICE: Phone 01-5053112/ marriagepreparation@accord   CARE OF CREATION – WESTPORT ECO CONGREGATION: The high-level Conference of Parties (COP30) is in progress in Belem, Brazil right now (10 th  – 21 November) It continues 30 years of global climate talks, focusing on forest protection, indigenous leadership, climate education, and stronger emission cuts. The Laudato Si’ Movement and Trócaire are represented there, to highlight the urgency of the climate crisis and amplify the voices of faith communities living out Laudato Si’ in many ways across the world – including here in our own parish. Recently, Pope Leo XIV reminded us that ‘there can be no room for indifference or resignation’ when it comes to the climate crisis, each of us are called to act.  Our daily choices, made with awareness and mindfulness, can make a huge difference within our families, communities and our world, in highlighting the urgency of the climate crisis. PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS: Noreen Jennings, Westlands Fr. Jim Staunton, Melbourne & late of Kilmeena Marie Dawson, Dublin, sister of Denis Murphy, Lecanvey Cathal Walsh, Carnalurgan Brian Kelly, Fr. Angelus Park. Rest in peace SCAN THIS QR CODE FOR A    LINK TO WESTPORT PARISH WEBSITE

Offering a Mass for a special intention is a long-standing tradition in the Catholic Church. Masses are offered for many reasons: in remembrance of someone who is deceased; for someone who is ill; for someone celebrating a special occasion. Weekly Mass List Offering a Mass for a special intention is a long-standing tradition in the Catholic Church. Masses are offered for many reasons: in remembrance of someone who is deceased; for someone who is ill; for someone celebrating a special occasion. Mass Intentions are published weekly in the Sunday bulletin. Mass Intentions can be requested for loved ones, both living and deceased. Mass is celebrated on a specific day where your loved one's name will be remembered during the Prayers of the Faithful. The intention will also be listed on the parish calendar and in the bulletin. Westport, Saturday 6th December 6.30p.m. Months Minds: 1. Tony Morris, Rosmalley 2. Brian Kelly, Fr. Angelus Park 3. Seamus Dwyer, Laois Westport: 10.00a.m. Saturday 6th December 2025 Catherine Kirwin, Parents Patrick & Mary Michael Greene, St. Mary's Crescent. Michael & Jo Mc Greal, Glynsk, Liscarney Geoffrey Bourke, Belclare. Nancy & Sonny Scahill, Prospect Georgeanne Fair, Gloshpatrick. Drummin: 8.00p.m. Saturday 6th December 2025 1st Anniversary: Chris Heneghan, Oughty 2. Tadhg Hastings & DM of Hastings & Madigan families Lecanvey: 8.00p.m. Saturday 6th December 2025 1.1st Anniversary : Mary Mc Donnell, Furrigal. 2. Kathleen & Hugh O’Malley, George Gill & Eamon Gill. Westport: 10.00a.m. Friday 5th December 2025 1. Ronan Hastings, Derrygorman, grandparents Celia & Paddy Hastings. 2. Nuala Murtagh, parents Joe & Evelyn Westport: 10.00a.m. Thursday 4th December 2025 No Intention Westport: 10.00a.m. Wednesday 3rd December 2025 1. John Joe Ryder & DFM. High Street. Westport: 10.00a.m. Tuesday 2nd December 2025 1. Martina Murren Westport: 10.00a.m. Monday 1st December 2025 1. Margaret & Edmund Jennings. Westport: 11.00a.m. Sunday 30th November 2025 No Intention Drummin: 8.00p.m. Saturday 29th November 2025 1. Peter & Mary Duffy & Nora Durkin & DFM 2. Gallagher Family & Charlie Flynn, Clare Island Westport: 10.00a.m. Saturday 29th November 2025 1. Patricia Mc Nally, Fairgreen. 2. Johnnie Connolly & Stephenie Mc Ginty & DM of Connolly & McGinty families. 3. Margaret & Jim Meaney & son John & DFM. 4. Tommy Monaghan, Carnaclay & DFM. & Ann O'connell 5. Séan Staunton, Knockfin Lecanvey: 8.00pm.m 29th November 2025 1.Mary Joyce & DFM 2.Séan Baynes & DFM 3.Kathleen & Paddy Staunton Westport: 6.30p.m. Saturday 29th November 2025 1st Anniversary : Vincent Heraty, New York & Tiernacroagha, son Niall & Remembering his parents Annie & Tim & DFM. Westport:10.00a.m. Friday 28h November 2025 1. Pat, Patsy Cunningham, daughter Paula Cunningham- Moran, Ellen, Frank, son Frankie Madden Herman, Maureen, daughter Cara-Iosa Bradley Joe, May, daughter Delores Bradley. 2. Eilish Gavan, Mill St & Castlebar 3. Kay Grant, Derrygorman. 4. Eugene & Kate McFadden, Belclare & Kathleen. 5. Peter & Agnes Lavelle, Drumminaboo, son Michael, Daughters Agnes & Jane. 6. Ann Franklin, London & Geesala. Westport: 10.00a.m. Thursday 27th November 2025 1.Tony & Seamus Kilcoyne, sister of Ann McHugh & Parents John & Teresa. 2. Jim O’Donnell, Eastbourne & Ardoley Westport: 10.00a.m. Wednesday 26th November 2025 1. Peter & Nora Murphy, Fr. Angelus Park & DFM. 2. Alice & Jackie Mc Nally, St. Mary’s Crescent & Eve & John Murphy, June Irving. 3. Gibbons & Bourke families & Whelan & O’Connor families Westport: 10.00a.m. Tuesday 25th November 2025 1.Val, Michael,Mary, Ray, Joan, Alan, Mary & Finian Moran & Eamon Staunton Westport: 10.00a.m. Monday 24th November 2025 1. Patrick & Mary Quinn, Johns Row 2. Maggie Doris & DFM. Westport: 11.00a.m. Sunday 23rd November 2025 Months Mind: Mary O'Connor, Loughloon Westport Saturday 22nd November 10.00a.m. 1. Maureen Lavelle, Croy, DM of Lavelle & McGowan family 2. Pakie, Baby, Mattie & May Hopkins, Fr. Angelus Pk. 3. Noel Gill, Buckwaria & Petie Geraghty, Tubberhill. 4. Bridie & Paddy Cawley, son-in-law, Liam Burke. 5. D. M. of Vincent de Paul. 6. Pat Dunning, Ardmore Westport: 6,30 Saturday 22nd November 2025 No Intention Westport Friday 21st November 10.00a.m. 1. William, Babe & Mary O’Connell 2. Mary Horton & Harry, son Kevin 3. Alan Sweeney-McBride, Parnell Court. 4. Michael John Ryder Church Lane & DFM. 5. Carol Piccitt Friday 6.30p.m. Bereavement Mass Westport Thursday 20th November10.00a.m 1. D.M. of the Conway & Ingoldsby families, James St. 2. Patrick Brennan, Ballyglass Westport Wednesday 19th November 10.00a.m. 1. Tommy & Nora Barrett, Fr. Angelus Park. 2. Margaret & William Moran & Bernard & Margaret Mitchell. 3. Veronica Conway, Francis & DFM. 4. Joseph V. Carr & DFM. Swinford Westport Tuesday 18th November 10.00a.m. 1.Michael & May McGing, Bridge St & DFM. 2. Baby Keith Kiernan 3. Mim, Michael, Val, Raymond & Finian Moran & Joan & Alan. Westport Monday 17th November10.00a.m. 1. Kathleen & Jodie Gavin, son Joe, Dungarvan. 2. Mary Kearns & remembering husband Patrick 3. John, Nano, Mary & Eamon Moore, John Joe Flood & Nora & Mike Gibbons. Westport Sunday 16th November 11.00a.m. 1st Anniversary: Neil Lally, Springfield Drive. Westport Saturday 15th November10.00a.m. 1. Matt & Peggy O’Malley, Crottmountain 2 .Joseph Delahunty, Dublin & DFM. 3. Ollie Gannon. 4. Katie & Martin Heraty, Sandyhill. 5. Thomas Gannon, Drummindoo & Katherine & Owen Geraghty, Drummindoo 6. Johnny & Kathleen Walsh, Patrick’s Terr & son John Walsh, Athlone & DM of Walsh & Kearns families. 7. John & Anna Moran, Pearse Terrace & Timmy & Freddie Campion, Tipperary. Westport Saturday 15th November 6.30p.m. Months Mind: Brian Scahill, Prospect Westport Friday 14th November 10.00a.m. 1. Bridie & Jim Moran, Boffin St, son James & Daughter Doris Staunton. 2. Robert McCibben, Carnalurgan 3. John Joe Jennings, Parents Pat & Peig

Pilgrim's Notes • add + David, Hope, and Mary 23 November 2025 2:30 p.m. We are visiting Ireland for the first time from Pennsylvania, USA. Our visit to Westport was lovely. Climbed Croagh Patrick not quite knowing what we were getting into. What an adventure! Felt like a great accomplishment. How about St. Patrick 40 days on the mountain... water? Shelter? Must have been a powerful, prayerful experience. Definitely felt like a Holy experience connecting to God, St. Patrick, and all the pilgrims who went before us. We were blessed to participate in this special tradition. Read More Ciara Burns 18 October 2025 9:00 a.m. Have been wanting to do this walk for a while..visibility wasn't great but it was lovely to reach the summit and say a wee prayer at the chapel. Read More Geraldine Kilkelly 28 September 2025 10:05 p.m. It was a beautiful day and thankful I climbed today. When I was 40 min in I thought oh this is so hard I could turn back. Then I remembered this is an old pattern of mine saying I can't do it and 3 hours later I reached the top. Thank you. Read More Nia Burgess 24 September 2025 10:03 a.m. I've been struggling to understand God, faith, and christianity in general for a long time now. I'm still unsure of exactly what I believe, but experiencing Croagh Patrick inspired me and filled me with peace. I can feel the spirit of everyone who's made the climb before me, as if we're all here at once, and all connected. I came to Ireland in hopes of finding true solitude and quiet, and Croagh Patrick has more than filled that need. I feel a sense of rest here, as if something outside of me, bigger than me, is keeping me safe. I'm filled with gratitude for the people who fought to preserve this mountain, and that I was able to see this beautiful view. Read More Mairéad and Magnus Knox 25 August 2025 2:55 p.m. Thank you for reminding us of the spectacular beauty of creation- a lovely eagle flew by, and much encouragement from other climbers Read More David O' Donoghue and Asuka O’ Donoghue 15 August 2025 10:35 a.m. 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. Read More Brendon and Denise 15 August 2025 11:11 a.m. Reflections on our life, appreciating the People we have in our lives. wishing them all health and happiness Read More Jarlath Lally 14 August 2025 5:37 p.m. Tough climb I'm not built for it Great view Read More CM 14 August 2025 11:47 a.m. Delighted to have made it to the top. Would have liked to go into the church to say a prayer. Another time hopefully Read More John Kelly 10 August 2025 2:52 p.m. 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 Read More Lisa and Bernie 10 August 2025 11:07 a.m. We feel elated! Read More Tanya and Thomas McNulty 9 August 2025 1:38 p.m. In memory of Brian Hanley and Spencer Sherwin Read More Mary & Pete Barber 6 August 2025 4:58 p.m. With love & respect for our beloved Auntie Peggy, in our thoughts & prayers xxxx Read More Mark, Rachael Harrison & Family 25 July 2025 11:15 a.m. 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. Read More Mary Patricia McDonagh Armagh 14 July 2025 4:55 p.m. 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. Read More M &E Flanagan 24 June 2025 0:28 p.m. 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. Read More DS & JS 23 June 2025 11:54 a.m. 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 Read More Heneghan Family 22 June 2025 11:30 a.m. 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. Read More Ania G z Wilna 13 May 2025 3:33 p.m. Managed to get to the top and admire the beauty of Ireland. It's God's blessing! Read More Marysia F z Wilna 13 May 2025 2:46 p.m. Blessing to manage get here and see the beauty of Ireland on a sunny day Read More Kevin Dolan 2 May 2025 2:15 p.m. 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 Read More John 28 April 2025 1:00 p.m. 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. Read More Trish and Rory 23 April 2025 2:53 p.m. 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 Read More Shauna Holmes 6 April 2025 6:00 p.m. 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. Read More Maumturks Walking Club 30 March 2025 0:00 a.m. 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. Read More Sue 25 March 2025 10:45 a.m. Grateful to make the climb for my friend, Martha! Read More John and Xuan 15 March 2025 1:00 p.m. A great experience. We were blessed with beautiful weather. Spectacular view. We climbed it during the Lenten season. Read More MP 9 March 2025 0:00 a.m. 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! Read More JK 1 March 2025 0:00 a.m. 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. Read More Catriona C 11 January 2025 5:26 p.m. 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. Read More thelife.of_reilly 3 January 2025 0:00 a.m. 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 🎊🙌🙏 https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1BLpDpBoSN/ Read More WK 1 January 2025 6:17 p.m. 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. Read More Fr John Kenny 1 January 2025 0:30 p.m. 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 Read More Outdoor Education Courses - ATU 12 September 2024 2:00 p.m. Year 1 Outdoor Education induction day on Croagh Patrick..Wishing them all a rewarding, challenging and enjoyable 4 years in ATU. Read More Marian Hunt 24 March 2024 0:00 a.m. 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 Read More The Connaught Telegraph 30 July 2023 7:30 p.m. 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 Read More Michelle Mulherin 23 September 2021 0:00 a.m. Proof we made it #together Croagh Patrick almost heaven at Croagh Patrick .— with Joseph Convey and6 others https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10220946894527488&set=a.1815621955703 Read More Sinéad Keogh & commpany 28 July 2018 0:00 a.m. Monday Morning Mountain Marriage with Sinéad and Kirean teamed up with Awake and Dreaming Photography on Croagh Patrick . https://www.facebook.com/frjohnkenny/posts/pfbid02xio4Xts561G1fA2ovWah4FDUD3etwbDSg935ZZrkLrKYopRESAV3S5ggLZPBiz7vl?rdid=Z6CH2QCxOGzbHpen# Read More Chuck Lamphier - Climbing Croagh Patrick 15 October 2014 8:59 a.m. 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# Read More

Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link David, Hope, and Mary 23 November 2025 2:30 p.m. We are visiting Ireland for the first time from Pennsylvania, USA. Our visit to Westport was lovely. Climbed Croagh Patrick not quite knowing what we were getting into. What an adventure! Felt like a great accomplishment. How about St. Patrick 40 days on the mountain... water? Shelter? Must have been a powerful, prayerful experience. Definitely felt like a Holy experience connecting to God, St. Patrick, and all the pilgrims who went before us. We were blessed to participate in this special tradition.