Westport Parish

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION CLASS CERMONIES: Inisturk Saturday June 13th June at 11.00a.m. HOLY COMMUNION FOR THE HOUSE BOUND: If you would like to take Holy Communion home to a family member, neighbour or friend you can avail of a Pyx by calling in at the Sacristy or the Parish Office at the Presbytery, Westport. If anyone has finished using a Pyx please return it to the Sacristy or the Parish office. Thank you. CORPUS CHRISTI PROCESSION: Sunday 7th June is the Feast of Corpus Christi, weather permitting there will be an outdoor procession in Westport after the 11.00am Mass. All the First Holy Communion classes in the area are invited to take part in the Procession as part of their Grow in Love Mass. This year weather permitting the procession will finish with Benediction at the McBride Community Nursing Unit, on the green at St. Mary’s Crescent. ROUTE A OR ROUTE B 0R ROUTE C South Mall South Mall Inside St. Mary’s Fairgreen Fairgreen Mill Street North Mall Shop Street St. Mary’s Church James Street St. Mary’s Crescent FLOWER PETALS FOR THE CORPUS CHRISTI PROCESSION: Please bring them to Carrowbeg House on Sunday Morning June 7th before the 11am Mass. Thank You PRAYER BEFORE EXAMS: Loving God, be with me now as I prepare for my exams. Thank you for the many talents & gifts you have given me and for the opportunity of education. Calm my nerves & anxiety, help me to remember all that I have studied, to express it clearly and to answer the questions to the very best that I can. Holy Spirit, sit with me in my exam-and always. Amen. A STUDENT PRAYER: Father, please clear my mind and give me the understanding and knowledge that comes only from vou. Bless me as I take this exam and bring the information that I've studied to mind when it is needed in this exam. Grant me favour as I begin this test. I ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen. PRAYER SERVICE: There will be a prayer Service for Junior Cert and Leaving Cert Students in St. Mary’s Church Westport on Tuesday June 2nd at 8.PM Please join us in prayer for our young exam students. BANK DETAILS: Acc Name: Westport Parish BIC: IPBSIE2D IBAN: IE83IPBS99072933204684 FUNERAL MINISTRY: Thanks to all those who accepted nominations to volunteer to be part of this special ministry. The information meeting for those nominated is on the 9th June at 7.00p.m. in the Plaza Hotel NEW BOXES OF ENVELOPES: Are available for collection this weekend. You can call in after Mass or at the Parish Office during the week. We would appreciate the help of our usual volunteers to distribute them, and the help of any new volunteers would be a great help too. “Many hands make light work” Any additions, corrections or alterations please contact the Parish Office with the details. Thank you for supporting your local Church and Parish. ROSARY: Children's Rosary 10.30 before 11.00 am mass on Sunday 14th June. All ages welcome. BAKE SALE: In Carrowbeg House, Sunday June 21st after 11am mass for our youth in St Mary's Parish. Funds raised will subsidise Camp Veritas fees in Clongowes College for our teen Campers attending later this month. MONTHLY MINI VIGIL: Takes place at Knock Shrine on Friday, June 5th. Confessions available in the Chapel of Reconciliation from 8pm to 9pm. Vigil takes place in the Parish Church from 9pm to Midnight. See for details. Open Morning at the new Retreat Village at Knock Shrine takes place on Saturday, June 13th from 10.30am to 1pm. Explore the retreat accommodation and prayer spaces. Meet the retreat team. See www.knockshrine.ie for full retreat programme for 2026. MONTHLY CALLS: Fr. John will do his monthly calls next week. CROAGH PATRICK EXHIBITION: Please take time to visit the display at the back of St. Mary’s Church, Westport FAILTE CUPPA: After 11.00a.m. Mass on Sunday in Carrowbeg House CROAGH PATRICK PROJECT COORDINATIOR: Croagh Patrick Stakeholders Group seeks to recruit a capable and efficient person with a passion for the mountain environment to join the team as our Project Coordinator. Application forms available on www.croaghpatrick.net or via email croaghpatrick@gmail.com. Closing date for Applications 6th June 2026 at 3pm

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION CLASS CERMONIES: Kilmeena & Carrowholly Saturday 30th May at 1.00pm Inisturk Saturday June 13th June at 11.00a.m. HOLY COMMUNION FOR THE HOUSE BOUND: If you would like to take Holy Communion home to a family member, neighbour or friend you can avail of a Pyx by calling in at the Sacristy or the Parish Office at the Presbytery, Westport. If anyone has finished using a Pyx please return it to the Sacristy or the Parish office. Thank you. CORPUS CHRISTI PROCESSION: Sunday 7th June is the Fest of Corpus Christi, weather permitting there will be a procession in Westport After the 11.00am Mass. All the First Holy Communion classes in the area are invited to take part leading the Procession as part of their Grow in Love Mass. This year the procession will finish with Benediction at the McBride Community Nursing Unit, on the green at St. Mary’s Crescent. PRAYER BEFORE EXAMS: Loving God, be with me now as I prepare for my exams. Thank you for the many talents & gifts you have given me and for the opportunity of education. Calm my nerves & anxiety, help me to remember all that I have studied, to express it clearly and to answer the questions to the very best that I can. Holy Spirit, sit with me in my exam-and always. Amen. 3 DAY PILGRIMAGE TO LOUGH DERG: Friday 29th May – 31st May Contact 087-7401391 Bus leaving St. Mary’s Church at 8.00a.m. HOLY TRINITY RESTORATION: A fundraising concert to support ongoing essential restoration work at Holy Trinity Church will take place at Holy Trinity Church, Westport on Wed. 27th May 8pm, featuring Louisburgh Voices and the ConTempo Quartet. The programme includes Vivaldi's Gloria in D and music by J.S. Bach. Tickets (€20) are available from the Clew Bay Hotel and Duffy's Bookshop, Westport and Gala, Louisburgh. CHILDREN’S ROSARY: 10.30 before 11.00 am Mass on Sunday 14th June. All ages welcome. ST MARY’S CHURCH WESTORT: A new sound system is being installed at the moment. This involves upgrading the wiring, loop system and speakers in the Church. BANK DETAILS: Acc Name: Westport Parish BIC: IPBSIE2D IBAN: IE83IPBS99072933204684 WALKING WITH THE BEREAVED: A call to service “Each of us, by virtue of our Baptism, has been called to serve the Lord Jesus in some way or other” Archbishop Francis Duffy. Training in Funeral Ministry. A call to support, is an initiate of the Tuam Diocesan Funeral Resource Team. The Church recommends that when no Priest or Deacon is available for the removal from the Funeral Home or the home of the deceased and graveside prayers in the cemetery, then a lay person can preside. You are invited to nominate someone whom you believe fulfils the role. See the details on the information leaflet. NOMINATION FORMS TO BE RETURNED BY 1ST JUNE 2026 AT THE PRESBYTERY, SOUTH MALL, WESTPORT There will be a information evening at Westport Plaza Hotel on Tuesday 9th June at 7.00 p.m. NEW BOXES OF ENVELOPES: Are available for collection this weekend. You can call in after Mass or at the Parish Office during the week. We would appreciate the help of our usual volunteers to distribute them, and the help of any new volunteers would be a great help too. “Many hands make light work” Any additions, corrections or alterations please contact the Parish Office with the details. Thank you for supporting your local Church and Parish. 41ST ALL IRELAND ROSARY RALLY: Saturday 6th June 2026 in Knock Shrine. Archbishop Eamon Martin reconsecrates Ireland to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Unmissable line-up of speakers who live and love the Rosary. See poster and leaflets at back of the church for details. INVITATION: You are warmly invited to an Ecumenical Service for the Community to give thanks for 40 years of Westport COUNTRY MARKET on Thursday 28th at 11am in Holy Trinity Church. Organised by the Church of Ireland with St Mary's Roman Catholic Church. LAUDATE SI WEEK MAY 17TH to 24TH From Hope to Action. Laudate si invites us to move from hope to action. Hope is not passive, it is lived and shared through daily choices, community life, prayer and concrete acts of care. This year reminds us that ecological conversion grows step by step through relationships restored, creation protected and communities strengthened. Take one step and join a week of global actions in caring for our common home.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION CLASS CERMONIES: Lecanvey/Murrisk Saturday 23rd May at 1.00p.m. Kilmeena & Carrowholly Saturday 30th May at 1.00pm Inisturk Saturday June 13th June at 11.00a.m. PIONEER PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES: 5 Nights from Shannon Airport on 5th August. For further details contact Fr. Delaney on 0876660408 AUGHAGOWER MAKERS MARKET: Aughagower Community Centre starting 22nd May 10.30a.m. to 2.00p.m. THE WESTPORT COMMUNITY GARDEN: Plant sale located behind the Quay Community Centre. Sunday 17th May 12.00p.m. to 3.00p.m. All are welcome to pop down and see what we are up to. Proceeds from this plant sale allows us to buy more seeds and equipment needed to keep this project going. Thank you. 3 DAY PILGRIMAGE TO LOUGH DERG: Friday 29th May – 31st May Contact 087-7401391 Bus leaving St. Mary’s Church at 8.00a.m. HOLY TRINITY RESTORATION: A fundraising concert to support ongoing essential restoration work at Holy Trinity Church will take place at Holy Trinity Church, Westport on Wed. 27th May 8pm, featuring Louisburgh Voices and the ConTempo Quartet. The programme includes Vivaldi's Gloria in D and music by J.S. Bach. Tickets (€20) are available from the Clew Bay Hotel and Duffy's Bookshop, Westport and Gala, Louisburgh. WESTPORT DAFODIL DAY: Thanks to all volunteer collectors and supporters who contributed so generously to ensure the success of this year’s collection. €24,129.03 was raised in the Westport area. Míle Buiochas FOR THE RECORD: Available on sale at the Presbytery Office Westport F28TN28. Tracing the history and marking the installation of Archbishop Francis Duffy as Bishop of Killalla written by Fr. Brendan Hoban €15 per copy. “THE DAISY VOYAGE” Official Launch of the ‘Worlds Toughest Row’ 3,000 miles across The Atlantic for Daisy Lodge Mayo. Venue: Tile Warehouse, Unit 1, Westport, Industrial Park, Newport Road Date: Thurs May 21st at 5.30p.m ST MARY’S CHURCH WESTORT: A new sound system is being installed at the moment. This involves upgrading the wiring, loop system and speakers in the Church. WALKING WITH THE BEREAVED: A call to service “Each of us, by virtue of our Baptism, has been called to serve the Lord Jesus in some way or other” Archbishop Francis Duffy. Training in Funeral Ministry. A call to support, is an initiate of the Tuam Diocesan Funeral Resource Team. The Church recommends that when no Priest or Deacon is available for the removal from the Funeral Home or the home of the deceased and graveside prayers in the cemetery, then a lay person can preside. You are invited to nominate someone whom you believe fulfils the role. See the details on the information leaflet. NOMINATION FORMS TO BE RETURNED BY 1ST JUNE 2026 AT THE PRESBYTERY, SOUTH MALL, WESTPORT There will be a information evening at Westport Plaza Hotel on Tuesday 9th June at 7.00 p.m. WESTPORT LIONS CLUB: Is planning a trip to Knock on Sunday 24th May. All welcome! If you are interested in joining us, please contact Brendan at 086 8434867 or Elaine at 087 2380121 to register your interest. Our next meeting takes place at Clew Bay Hotel on Tuesday 12th May at 8pm. New members always welcome. PRAYER FOR THE FEAST OF THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD:- Lord Jesus, you ascended in glory to your Father; grant us faith to see beyond the visible, hope to trust in your promise, and love to live as your disciples here on earth.- As you return to the Father, Send your Spirit to renew the hearts of your people, that we may witness to your saving power with courage and joy.- May our worship on this holy feast deepen our unity with you and with one another, guiding our steps toward the eternal life you share with the Father and the Spirit. TUAM ARCHDIOCESE 33HR ADORATION: Saturday, 23rd May Westport, Lecanvey & Drummin hour of adoration 4.00pm – 5.00pm and Mass at 5.15pm. A bus will leave the Car Park, Mill Street at 2.30p.m. on the 23rd May. Please contact Mary at 087-1363141 before the 21st May. Thank you. INVITATION.You are warmly invited to an Ecumenical Service for the Community to give thanks for 40 years of Westport COUNTRY MARKET on Thursday 28th at 11am in Holy Trinity Church. Organised by the Church of Ireland with St Mary's Roman Catholic Church. BANK DETAILS: Acc Name: Westport Parish BIC: IPBSIE2D IBAN: IE83IPBS99072933204684

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 Sunday 11.00a.m. Months Mind: Mark Jennings, Tullamore & Westport. Westport Saturday at 6.30p.m. Months Minds: Myra Glavey, Fr. Angelus Park Sara O’Duffy Michael Cadden, Streamstown Westport Saturday 10.00a.m. Months Mind: Ann Cannon, James Street. 1.Greg Dyar, Bohea. 2.Michael & Mary Mc Nally, Fr. Angelus Park. 3.Mary & Martin O’Donnell, Shop Street. 4.Marvin Kennedy, Belclare. 5.Tommy, Mary & Gerard Slevin, Rosbeg 6.Josephine Mc Greal & remembering her husband Michael, Glynsk. Westport Saturday 6.30p.m. Months Minds: Myra Glavey, Fr. Angelus Park Sara O’Duffy. Michael Cadden, Streamstown Westport Friday 10.00a.m. 1.Phelim Lyons, Sandyhill. 2.Martin & Kathleen Costello, Swinford. 3.Browne family, Fr. Angelus Park. DFM. Westport Thursday 10.00a.m. Brendan & Mary Mc Andrew, Parents Thomas & Mary, Slinguan Westport Wednesday 10.00a.m. Edmund & Margaret Jennings. Westport Tuesday 8.00p.m. Prayer Service for Exam Students Leaving & Junior Certs Tuesday 2nd June 10.00a.m. Jack, Bidge & Jim Moran & Kate & Michael McFadden & DFM. Westport Monday 10.00a.m. 1.Jack, Josie & Eoin O’Donnell. 2.Ben Duffy, Treen, Tourmakeady. 3.Jack & Mary Tarmey & DFM. Tubberhill. 4.John (Manzie) Gray, Horkans Hill 5.Broddie & Mary Kate O’Toole & DFM. Quay. Westport Sunday 31st 11.00a.m. Exam Students Westport Sturday 6.30p.m. 1st Anniversaries: 1. Sarah O’Connor-Staunton, High St. & Dublin 2. Mary Treacy, Pearse Terrace son-in-law Noel Months Minds: Baby Josephine Shanaghy John Horkan, Deerpark East Exam Students Westport Saturday 30th 10.00a.m. 1. Colm O’Neill, Moyhastin. 2. Clare Feehan (nee Hevernan) DM of Feehan & Hevernan families. 3. Josephine Greene & DM of Greene & Garavan families 4. Tomas Hanley, Fr. Angelus Park. 5. Dominic Di Lucia. 6. Bernie Walsh, Carrabawn & DM of Walsh & Conway f 7. Paddy & Bridie Cawley, Fr. Angelus Park & Son-in-law Liam Burke. 8. John Hynes DM of Hynes & Gibbons families. Westport Friday 29th 10.00a.m. 1.Paul Gill 2. Tony O'Connor, Galway 3. Michael Murphy, Drummindoo 4. Christina Malone, Altamont Street. Westport Thursday 28th 10.00a.m. 1. Ger & Liz Cunningham, St. Patrick's Terrace 2. Padraig Kelly, Parnell Court Westport Wednesday 27th 10.00a.m. No Intention Westport Tuesday 26th 10.00a.m. No Intention Westport Monday 25th 10.00a.m. No Intention Westport Sunday 11.00a.m. 1st Anniversary: Thomas Mc Nally, Attyreece Westport Satuday 6.30p.m. 1st Anniversary: Bridie Hastings, Westlands 2.Mary & Dan Carroll, The Crescent. 3.Michel Mahoney. 4.T.P. & Francis Lynn Westport Saturday 23rd 10.00a.m. 1. Tom Heraty, Castleblaney & Samdyhill. 2. John & Margaret Horkan & DFM. 3. Pakie, Bridget, May & Mattie Hopkins & DFM. Fr. Angelus Park. 4. Jim & Bridget Mc Hale, Marina, Carmel & Johnny Gerard Mc Hale. 5. Sarah, Tom, Tony, Sean & Nora Scott & DFM. & Leo, Kathleen & Eddie Clancy Westport Friday 22nd May 10.00a.m. Mary & Ned Kelly, Celia Browne & DM of Gavin & Kearns families. Annie May & Jackie Kelly, Horkans Hill. Westport Wednesday 20th May 10.00a.m. No Intentions Westport Thursday 21st May 10.00a.m. The Clarke family, Rosbeg & Altamont Street Westport Tuesday 19th 10.00a.m. No Intention Westport Monday 18th 10.00a.m. Maureen & Bob Taylor & D.M. of Mc Evoy family. Silvester Hrtanek Westport Sunday 17th 11.00a.m. 1st Anniversary: Paul Murphy, Carnalurgan Lecanvey: 8.00p.m. Saturday 16th May 2026 Janet Plunkett Martin McHale Tom Gill, Murrisk John Geraghty Furrigal, 2nd Anniversary Westport Saturday 16th May 10.00a.m. 1. Frank Gillan & baby Garry 2. J.P. Campbell, Grove Park. 3. Catherine Conway, her brother Chris, Drummindoo 4. Manzy Gray, Horkans Hill. 5. Philomena Mc Nicholas, Ballyvary & Quay. 6. Pat Moran, Clare Island, Bridget & Owen McGrath, Carmel & Paddy Hastings, Mary & Joe Cunnane Drummin: 8.00p.m. Saturday 16th May 2026 No Intentions Westport Saturday 16th 6.30p.m. Months Minds: Ann Chambers. James Harcourt.

Pilgrim's Notes • add + Stephen Newell 1 June 2026 8:09 pm Cycled from Lindisfarne via Iona tracing back the saints who've led us before Finish via Clonmacnoise Kells Armagh and of course Dublin for the book of Kells. Read More Paul & Tara Amarante 17 May 2026 8:08 pm The pilgrimage to the top is a literal and figurative representation of life. At times the views are breathtaking and the walk is easy. Other moments are less than pleasant, with changing difficulty and sudden storms, mirroring our fragile existence and troubles. We can only truly prepare ourselves for all the possible hazards and hardships of the journey through trust in God. All other precautions avail us nothing in comparison. Read More Shane 15 May 2026 5:01 pm So happy to have made it to the top of Croagh Patrick for the second time. Wishing for peace and happiness for all of my family and friends. Read More Andrew Robertson 20 April 2026 9:37 am It was a challenge. I'm visiting from the U.S. and feel so grateful to be able to visit this beautiful place and for my body to be able to hike this beautiful mountain. I do pray for peace and my intention today is to be an example of peace and joy and support for those around me. Read More Mark & Alicia Leahy 14 April 2026 2:16 pm Hike hike was a challenge for us but so pleased we made it. Offering prayers of peace for the world. Read More Paula & Jennifer 11 April 2026 3:39 pm Best buddies for 42 years and we made it to the summit! Read More Nicole Sheridan & Grzegorz Pokrywczyński 6 April 2026 7:21 pm First visit,easter monday 2026, beautiful place. God bless. Read More David, Hope, and Mary 23 November 2025 2:30 pm 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 am 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 pm 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 am 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 pm 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 am 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 am 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 pm Tough climb I'm not built for it Great view Read More CM 14 August 2025 11:47 am 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 pm 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 am We feel elated! Read More Tanya and Thomas McNulty 9 August 2025 1:38 pm In memory of Brian Hanley and Spencer Sherwin Read More Mary & Pete Barber 6 August 2025 4:58 pm With love & respect for our beloved Auntie Peggy, in our thoughts & prayers xxxx Read More Mark, Rachael Harrison & Family 25 July 2025 11:15 am 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 pm 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 12:28 pm 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 am 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 am 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 pm 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 pm Blessing to manage get here and see the beauty of Ireland on a sunny day Read More Kevin Dolan 2 May 2025 2:15 pm 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 pm 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 pm 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 pm 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 12:00 am 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 am Grateful to make the climb for my friend, Martha! Read More John and Xuan 15 March 2025 1:00 pm A great experience. We were blessed with beautiful weather. Spectacular view. We climbed it during the Lenten season. Read More MP 9 March 2025 12:00 am 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 12:00 am 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 pm 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 12:00 am 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 pm 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 12:30 pm 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 pm 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 12:00 am 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 pm 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 12:00 am 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 12:00 am 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 am 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 Stephen Newell 1 June 2026 8:09 pm Cycled from Lindisfarne via Iona tracing back the saints who've led us before Finish via Clonmacnoise Kells Armagh and of course Dublin for the book of Kells. Absolutely awful weather ..but no bother Moses met with God in the cloud