Westport Parish

Garland Friday 24th Local Pilgrimage Mass on Summit 10.00am. with Fr Tod Nolan P.P. Mass at Croagh Patrick Carpark, Murrisk Community Café. 7.30pm. with Fr John Kenny Adm. Reek Saturday 25th Tochar Phádraig Pilgrimage begins 8.15am at Ballintubber Abbey,Online booking is essential and you cannot just turn up. See www.ballintubberabbey.ie 6.30pm Vigil Mass at St. Mary’s Church Westport with Archbishop Francis Duffy. (And Sunday Mass 11.am.) Reek Sunday 26th Masses hourly on the Summit from 8.00am – 2.00pm. Confessions 7.30a.m. – 2.00pm. This year we encourage all pilgrims to offer a special prayer Intention for road safety. KNOCK YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME: Grow in Faith, Lead with Purpose Inspire Others You can make a difference in the lives of young people-walking with them on their journey of faith Visit.www.knockshrine.ie for more details. HOLY COMMUNION FOR THE HOUSE BOUND: If you would like to bring Holy Communion home to a family member, neighbour or friend you can avail of a Pyx by calling to the Sacristy or the Parish Office at the Presbytery, Westport. If anyone has finished using a Pyx please return it to the Sacristy or Parish office. Thank you. MONTHLY ALZHEIMER’S ACTIVITY CLUB: In Lough Lannagh Holiday Village Main Hall on a monthly basis on the (First Thursday of the Month Aug 5th) from 10.00am to 12.00pm for Activities, Games, Chat, Refreshments and Day Trips. July activity club we will be having a Chair Yoga session, All Welcome. Please Phone Marie on 087 170 8706. CHURCH TOUR OF ST MARY’S WESTPORT: Free Guided Tour of St. Mary’s by Barbara Rabbett on Thursday afternoon at 2pm. No booking required. COFFEE MORNING: Sunday 26th July in Carrowbeg House after the 11.00am Mass. WESTPORT ECO CONGREGATION: Is encouraging the community to make small changes during PLASTIC FREE JULY. Buying plastic-wrapped or packaged fruits and vegetables can be convenient, but unfortunately it creates plastic waste. Instead, consider looking out for loose fruit and vegetables in your local grocery store, or head to a farmers’ market where plastic packaging is less often used. It’s also worth asking if you really need a bag at all. For example, if you’re buying a bunch of bananas, consider keeping them loose in your shopping basket or trolley and transport them home in your reusable shopping bag? ARCHBISHOP FRANCIS DUFFY: We welcome our Archbishop on this Reek Sunday weekend for Mass Sat. July 25th at 6.30pm and Sunday July 26th at 11.00a.m. PIONEER AND FRIENDS PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES 5TH August 2026. Hotel Agena 5 nights Full Board 925.00 PER PERSON. (INSURANCE Extra). Departs Shannon Airport on 5th August -Bus from Knock Airport. Spiritual Director Fr Joe Delaney. please contact Fr Joe Delaney 087 6660408 or Michael Rattigan 087 2929372 NATIONAL GRANDPARENTS PILGRIMAGE: Sunday 26th July 2026 Knock Shrine celebrating World Day for Grandparents and The Elderly POPE BENEDICT XVI’s PRAYER FOR GRANDPARENTS: Written at the request of the CGA in 2008. Lord Jesus, you were born of the Virgin Mary,the daughter of Saints Joachim and Anne.Look with love on grandparents the world over.Protect them! They are a source of enrichmentfor families, for the Church and for all of society.Support them! As they grow older,may they continue to be for their familiesstrong pillars of Gospel faith,guardians of noble domestic ideals,living treasuries of sound religious traditions.Make them teachers of wisdom and courage,that they may pass on to future generations the fruitsof their mature human and spiritual experience. Lord Jesus, help families and societyto value the presence and role of grandparents.May they never be ignored or excluded,but always encounter respect and love.Help them to live serenely and to feel welcomedin all the years of life which you give them.Mary, Mother of all the living,keep grandparents constantly in your care,accompany them on their earthly pilgrimage,and by your prayers, grant that all familiesmay one day be reunited in our heavenly homeland,where you await all humanityfor the great embrace of life without end. Amen! ROAD SAFETY PRAYER Arise with me in the morning, travel with me through the day. Welcome me on my arrival. God be with me all the way. Amen" Éirigh liom, a Dhia, Fan liom i rith an lae, Sa bhaile agus ar gach turas turas, Ná lig dom dul ar strae Áiméan

CROAGH PATRICK PILGRIMAGE AND WORLD DAY FOR GRANDPARENTS AND THE ELDERLY: July 24th,25th, 26th Garland Friday 24th Local Pilgrimage Mass on Summit 10.00am. with Fr Tod Nolan P.P. Mass at Croagh Patrick Carpark, Murrisk Community Café. 7.30pm. with Fr John Kenny Adm. Reek Saturday 25th Tochar Phádraig Pilgrimage begins 8.15am at Ballintubber Abbey,Online booking is essential and you cannot just turn up. See www.ballintubberabbey.ie 6.30pm Vigil Mass at St. Mary’s Church Westport with Archbishop Francis Duffy. (And Sunday Mass 11.am.) Reek Sunday 26th Masses hourly on the Summit from 8.00am – 2.00pm. Confessions 7.30a.m. – 2.00pm. This year we encourage all pilgrims to offer a special prayer Intention for road safety. CROAGH PATRICK EXHIBITION: Please take time to visit the display at the back of St. Mary’s Church, Westport. THE POPE’S INTENTIONS: Let us pray for the respect and protection of human life in all its stages, recognising it as a gift from God REMINDER CHILDREN’S ROSARY: At St Mary's Church, Westport on Sunday 12th July 10:30 am, before 11 am Mass. CHARITY WALK ON CLARE ISLAND: The 2026 Kathleen Conneely Memorial Island Charity Walk on Clare Island is on Sat, July 20th in aid of The Irish Cancer Society and Pancreatic Cancer Ireland. Entry is by a donation of €50.This includes return ferry travel from Roonagh Pier, as well as optional complimentary bus transfer from Castlebar and Westport. To register, contact: Pat: 087 2931960, Joe on 087 2338570, Email: kciwalks@gmail.com www.idonate.ie/kciwalks KNOCK YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME: Grow in Faith, Lead with Purpose Inspire Others You can make a difference in the lives of young people-walking with them on their journey of faith Visit.www.knockshrine.ie for more details. VENEZUELA: Thanks to everyone who gave so generously to the collection. Amount €2,120.00 HOLY TRINITY CHURCH FETE IN WESTPORT: Saturday 18th July from 12pm to 3pm in the Church Grounds. Admission Free. Fun for all the family. PRIESTS SUMMER COLLECTION: Thanks to all who contributed to the Priest Summer Collection last Sunday and a gentle reminder to those who may have overlooked giving a contribution. Your continued support is very much appreciated and thank you. HOLY COMMUNION FOR THE HOUSE BOUND: If you would like to bring Holy Communion home to a family member, neighbour or friend you can avail of a Pyx by calling to the Sacristy or the Parish Office at the Presbytery, Westport. If anyone has finished using a Pyx please return it to the Sacristy or Parish office. Thank you. MONTHLY ALZHEIMER’S ACTIVITY CLUB: In Lough Lannagh Holiday Village Main Hall on a monthly basis on the First Thursday of the Month (2nd July) from 10.00am to 12.00pm for Activities, Games, Chat, Refreshments and Day Trips. July activity club we will be having a Chair Yoga session, All Welcome. Please Phone Marie on 087 170 8706. CHURCH TOUR OF ST MARY’S WESTPORT: Free Guided Tour of St. Mary’s by Barbara Rabbett on Thursday afternoon at 2pm. No booking required. WESTPORT ECO CONGREGATION: PLASTIC FREE JULY One very effective action we can take during plastic free July is to use a reuseable cup – keep cup when ordering a takeaway coffee or tea. Making better, healthier cup choices helps reduce the billions of disposable coffee cups that end up as landfill and litter. Many people find when they bring their own cup, it inspires family, friends and colleagues to bring their own cup too. Disposable coffee cups are not recyclable in most locations. Even well-intentioned ‘compostable’ coffee cups require very specific facilities and conditions and often end up in landfill. NATIONAL GRANDPARENTS PILGRIMAGE: Sunday 26th July 2026 Knock Shrine celebrating World Day for Grandparents and The Elderly. 50 YEARS OF KNOCK BASILICA – We invite to you a special gathering to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Knock Basilica on Saturday, July 18th. Join us for a day of nostalgia, memories and thanksgiving. The day will begin at 11am and will include the screening of a new short film, interviews with Tommy Marren, Midwest Radio and ‘behind the scenes’ guided tours of the Basilica. A special Mass of Thanksgiving will take at 3pm. All are welcome. Full programme available on www.knockshrine.ie ROAD SAFETY PRAYER Arise with me in the morning, travel with me through the day. Welcome me on my arrival. God be with me all the way. Amen” Éirigh liom, a Dhia, Fan liom i rith an lae, Sa bhaile agus ar gach turas, Ná lig dom dul ar strae. Áiméan

St. Patrick CROAGH PATRICK PILGRIMAGE AND WORLD DAY FOR GRANDPARENTS AND THE ELDERLY: July 24th,25th, 26th Garland Friday 24th Local Pilgrimage Mass on Summit 10.00am. with Fr Tod Nolan P.P. Mass at Croagh Patrick Carpark, Murrisk Community Café. 7.30pm. with Fr John Kenny Adm. Reek Saturday 25th Tochar Phádraig Pilgrimage begins 8.15am at Ballintubber Abbey,Online booking is essential and you cannot just turn up. See www.ballintubberabbey.ie 6.30pm Vigil Mass at St. Mary’s Church Westport with Archbishop Francis Duffy. (And Sunday Mass 11.am.) Reek Sunday 26th Masses hourly on the Summit from 8.00am – 2.00pm. Confessions 7.30a.m. – 2.00pm. CROAGH PATRICK EXHIBITION: Please take time to visit the display at the back of St. Mary’s Church, Westport. MASS, TALKS AND EUCHARISTIC HEALING: An evening with Rev Fr Prince, SJ. in St Oliver Plunkett Church. Renmore, Galway. H91 PX95. on Friday July 10th from 4pm to 8pm.Confessions before Mass. All are welcome. Phone Dympna on 087 2302681 THE POPE’S INTENTIONS: Let us pray for the respect and protection of human life in all its stages, recognising it as a gift from God REMINDER CHILDREN’S ROSARY: At St Mary's Church, Westport on Sunday 12th July 10:30 am, before 11 am Mass. Children and teens of all ages are welcome to come. For any questions, please Phone or text: 086 3895771. CHARITY WALK ON CLARE ISLAND: The 2026 Kathleen Conneely Memorial Island Charity Walk on Clare Island is on Sat, July 20th in aid of The Irish Cancer Society and Pancreatic Cancer Ireland. Entry is by a donation of €50.This includes return ferry travel from Roonagh Pier, as well as optional complimentary bus transfer from Castlebar and Westport. To register, contact: Pat: 087 2931960, Joe on 087 2338570, Email: kciwalks@gmail.com www.idonate.ie/kciwalks KNOCK YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME: Grow in Faith, Lead with Purpose Inspire Others You can make a difference in the lives of young people-walking with them on their journey of faith Visit.www.knockshrine.ie for more details. “THE KEY UNLOCKING TREASURES OF THE FAITH”: Free copies available at the back of the Church 50 YEARS OF KNOCK BASILICA: Saturday 18th July, more details to follow. CEMETERY MASS: Sunday: 5th July at 3pm in the Old Cemetery, Aughavale, (Weather permitting) ST. MARY’S CHURCH WESTPORT: Many thanks to Michael McConnell and Cormac McNamee (Moran Electrical), and to Fintan Higgins (Sound Engineer) for installation of our new sound and Loop System in St Mary’s Church Westport. HOLY TRINITY CHURCH FETE IN WESTPORT: Saturday 18th July from 12pm to 3pm in the Church Grounds. Admission Free. Fun for all the family. HOLY COMMUNION FOR THE HOUSE BOUND: If you would like to bring Holy Communion home to a family member, neighbour or friend you can avail of a Pyx by calling to the Sacristy or the Parish Office at the Presbytery, Westport. If anyone has finished using a Pyx please return it to the Sacristy or Parish office. Thank you. MONTHLY ALZHEIMER’S ACTIVITY CLUB: In Lough Lannagh Holiday Village Main Hall on a monthly basis on the First Thursday of the Month (2nd July) from 10.00am to 12.00pm for Activities, Games, Chat, Refreshments and Day Trips. July activity club we will be having a Chair Yoga session, All Welcome. Please Phone Marie on 087 170 8706. ATU ST ANGELAS: Is inviting applications for the following programme beginning Autumn 2026 Part-Time Certificate in Religious Education for Primary School with Online Delivery Closing date for applications, Friday 14th August 2026 Email mary.kearns@atu.ie 071-9179624 CHURCH TOUR OF ST MARY’S WESTPORT: Free Guided Tour of St. Mary’s by Barbara Rabbett on Wednesday afternoon at 2pm. No booking required. WESTPORT ECO CONGREGATION: We are now in plastic free July and the statistics are not good news for our planet It is estimated that 75 to 199 million tons of plastic are currently in our oceans and one million plastic bottles are purchased every minute worldwide, while up to five trillion plastic bags are used a year. We can all play our part and this July we can make a decision to refuse plastic packaging and single use plastic where possible. We can make a difference. NATIONAL GRANDPARENTS PILGRIMAGE: Sunday 26th July 2026 Knock Shrine celebrating World Day for Grandparents and The Elderly. VENEZUELA EARTHQUAKE EMMERGENCY APPEAL: You can leave a donation at the special donation box at the back of St Mary’s Church Westport. Thank You. YOUTH 2000 SUMMER FESTIVAL August 13th – 16th: Newbridge College, Kildare. Ages 16 -35. For more details see the poster at the back of the church.

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 25th July 10.00a.m. 1. Months Mind: Teresa Berry, Newport Road. 2.1st Anniversary: Charles Slevin 3.Patricia & Jack Gannon, Newport Road, daughter Celine Grady, Murrisk. & DM of Mc Greevy & Gannon families.l. 4.Margaret & Jim Meaney & son John Westport Friday 24th July 10.00a.m. Mary Vivian Walsh, Fr. Angelus Park. Vincent & Keith Rigney, grandparents, Vincent & Rita, Kathleen & Owen Gallagher. Fr. Willie Spicer & Brian Spicer & DFM. Michel Devine & DFM. Westport Thursday 23rd July 10.00a.m. Séan & Aonghus Heneghan Michael & Margaret O'Grady, Clare Island 3.Gibbons & Byrne famiies, Westport & Byrne & O'Connor families Galway Westport Wednesday 22nd July 10..0a.m. No Intention Westport Tuesday 21st July 10.00a.m. Mary & Mick Kearns & D.M. of Corcoran & Kearns families. Westport Monday 20th July 10.00a.m. No Intention Westport Sunday 19th July 11.00a.m. No Intention Westport: Saturday 10.00a.m. 18th July 2026 1. John & Mary Calvey, son Patrick 2. Tim & Annie Heraty, Tiernacroagha 3. D. M. of Kelly & Wallace families. Lecanvey Ssaturday 18th July 8.00pm Tommie & Bernie Walsh, Carrowmacloughlin Drummin Saturday 18th July 8.00pm For those who are buried in Drummin graveyard. Drummin: 8.00p.m. Saturday 18th July 2026 1. For those Buried in the Drummin Graveyard. Lecanvey: 8.00p.m. Saturday 18th July 2026 1. Tommie & Bernie Walsh, Carrowmacloughlin. Westport Saturday 18th July 6.30p.m. Months Mind: Delia Ruddy, Horkans Hill 1st Anniversary: Breda O'Malley, Horkans Hill and remembering her husband John Joe. Westport: Friday 10.00a.m. 17th July 2026 1. Séan & Mary Cusack, High Street. Westport: Thursday 10.00a.m. 16th July 2026 1. Margaret & Paddy Burns, Tubberhill son Jackie & DM of Gavin & Burns families. 2. T. F. Hurst & DFM. Castlebar Road. Westport: Wednesday 10.00a.m. 15th July 2026 1. Mary & Paddy joe Kelly, Coguala & DFM. 2. Martin & Catherine Joyce & DFM. Owenwee. Westport: Tuesday 10.00a.m. 14th July 2026 No Intention Westport: Monday 10,00a.m. 13th July 2026 1. Judy, Gar & David Golden, Leenane Road. 2. Henry & Kathleen Moran & DM of Burke & Moran families, Drumminaboo 3. Ann Ennis, nephew John Horkan. 4. Colette O'Carroll, Letterbrock. 5. Broddie & Nora Geraghty, sons John & Joe Westport: Sunday 11.00a.m. 12th July 2026 No Intention Drummin: Saturday 8.00pm 11th July 2026 1. Mary & John Friel, Letterbrock Lecanvey: Saturday 8.00pm 11th July 2026 1. Months Mind: Tom Roche, Murrisk 2. Michael & Kathleen Carroll 3. Michael Gavin, Murrisk Drummin: Saturday 8.00pm 11th July 2026 Gerry Heraty & DFM. Westport: Saturday 6.30pm 11th July 1st Anniversary: Frank Gill, Upper Carrowbeg Estate. Tony & Francis Derrig, Moyhastin Westport: Saturday 10.00a.m. 1. Alan Ward, Shop Street & Upper Quay. 2. Natalie Berry, nee Harkins. 3. Seamus Hughes, Newport Road. Lecanvey: Saturday 8.00pm 1. Frank Joyce & DFM. Westport Friday 10.00a.m. 1. Jacqueline Lavelle, Roe, Kilmeena Westport Thursday 10.00a.m. No Intention Westport Wednesday 10.00a.m 1. Eneas Mc Nally 2. Eamon Connolly, St. Mary's Crescent. Westport Tuesday 10.00a.m. 1. William Sheridan, Altamont Street. 2. Bridie Jordan & John Murnane Westport Monday 10.00a.m. 1. Peter & Mary Walsh, Reek View & Carrabawn Westport Sunday 11.00a.m. 1st Anniversary: Martin Hughes, Ardygommon

Pilgrim's Notes • add + Nancy 17 July 2026 6:45 am I'm from Northern Ireland and have hiked the Mourne mountains many times over the last 10 years. I came here to climb Croagh Patrick solo to challenge myself. Read More Katarina 16 July 2026 2:01 pm Please God, look after my family. Give us health and keep up together. Read More R Mc Caughey 1 July 2026 6:22 am From monaghan over on a family holiday. I have never done anything like this before and Had no intention to climb croagh patrick but felt compelled to the more i looked at it. The feeling of achievement when i seen the church was like nothing else. I prayed to st patrick and said hail mary and our fathers. I would reccomend anyone to do it. Read More Mike from Nashville 29 June 2026 11:00 am My mom passed a week ago today, she was Patricia. Climbed today in her honor, and prayed the rosary on the steps to the top, to help distract from the steps to the top. Weather was great, little cloudy but a fun hike with family. Read More Duncan 16 June 2026 11:00 am I came here to connect with my Catholic ancestors and explore my own relationship with faith. There is something so beautiful of knowing that so many before me have made this holy pilgrimage. It truly makes me feel part of something greater than myself. Thank you all Read More 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 Nancy 17 July 2026 6:45 am I'm from Northern Ireland and have hiked the Mourne mountains many times over the last 10 years. I came here to climb Croagh Patrick solo to challenge myself.