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Information for Pilgrims Pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick Every Pilgrim who ascend the mountain on St Patrick's Day or within the octave or anytime during the months of June, July, August & September and prays in or near the Chapel for the intentions of our Holy Father, the Pope may gain a plenary indulgence on the condition on going to Confession and receiving Holy Communion on the summit or within the week The Stations The performing of penitential exercises – the stations of the Reek – is a very ancient custom. It is not possible from the records to state the exact date the stations of the Reek started, but it must have been soon after Saint Patrick’s visit. For stations of the Reek, please click here .

The Pilgrimage ORGANISING YOUR EVENT ON CROAGH PATRICK Please click on link below https://www.croaghpatrick.net/events IF YOU HAVE REACHED THE SUMMIT and accessed us through the sign on the summit - WELCOME!! IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADD YOUR PHOTO WITH OUR SIGN TO YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA PLEASE USE THE HASHTAG #TOPOFTHEREEK OR #BARRNACRUAICHE FOR DIRECTIONS TO CROAGH PATRICK CAR PARK CLICK HERE FOR GOOGLE MAPS LINK PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE ARE NO TOILET FACILITIES ON THE MOUNTAIN PLEASE CHECK FOR ANY WEATHER WARNING THAT MIGHT BE IN PLACE! If you intend to climb the mountain make sure you are aware of the weather conditions ! Please consult Mountaineering Ireland's Good Practice Guide and Mayo Mountain Rescue for advice Read more on the Reek Sunday BRIEFING FOR PILGRIMS ISSUED JULY 2025 Croagh Patrick is an iconic feature of the Mayo landscape of significant natural, cultural and spiritual importance. While the National Pilgrimage Day on Croagh Patrick stretches back many generations, we are conscious of the obligation to support the conservation of the mountain for future generations. The Church has actively engaged with other Stakeholders to undertake the Sustainable Access and Habitat Restoration project currently underway on it which aims to provide a robust path for access and to restore the eroded parts of the mountain. As part of our support for the project, we have committed to minimising the impact of pilgrimage on Croagh Patrick, the drinking water that comes from the mountain streams, the local community and other users of the mountain. In order to do this, we ask each pilgrim to comply with the following: If traveling by car, please park responsibly and follow the instructions of stewards on the day. Stay on the defined path on the mountain (where in place) and do not encroach on the adjoining habitat which may be in the process of restoration. The mountain streams provide drinking water for the local community. Be respectful of this while on the mountain. We endorse the Leave no Trace Principle. Please do not discard any litter on the mountain. It should also be noted that there are no dogs allowed on the mountain. Please respect this requirement. Any local advice offered should be heeded - be aware that the path is on working farmland. Dogs should not be brought on the mountain at any time. Please make sure that you are familiar with the Leave No Trace Principals Details of how to fulfil the spiritual requirements of the pilgrimage are available here Croagh Patrick is a challenging climb and should only be attempted after serious consideration. More information is available here. Please note the following: All pilgrims should heed the instructions of the Mountain Rescue Teams, Order of Malta and An Gárda Síochána at all times. Pilgrims should follow the instructions and guidelines issued by Mayo Mountain Rescue The Pilgrimage Stations are explained at the base of the mountain and are available here Any priest wishing to celebrate the Sacraments on the summit must produce a valid Celebret. SPECIAL THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO PLAYED A PART ON REEK SUNDAY

Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link 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. more: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AP2fKvTny/

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Croagh Patrick must be protected for future generations Harry Hughes talks about the Croagh Patrick landscape at the Kelly Family Reunion held in the Castlecourt Hotel, Westport. 15.5.2015 The Sustainable Access & Habitat Restoration Croagh Patrick must be protected for future generations The mission of the the Croagh Patrick Stakeholders is to provide sustainable access to Croagh Patrick and provide a high quality experience for all visitors whatever their inspiration or purpose. For more information The Croagh Patrick Ambassador Programme Over 120,000 people climb Croagh Patrick annually. However, the mountain currently does not have any statutory or legal conservation protection or status. The increase in visitor numbers has resulted in many negative impacts on the mountain, the most visible of which is the path erosion on privately-owned land. Through identifying the issues with local stakeholders, Volunteer Ambassadors will be recruited to engage with visitors to Croagh Patrick. Leave No Trace Ireland will deliver the Ambassador Training Programme to the selected Ambassadors, working with Mayo County Council to ensure that visitors to Crough Patrick appreciate the importance of preserving the mountain’s distinct natural, cultural and religious heritage through sustainable use. This training programme will also provide guidance on the most effective means for volunteers to engage with visitors to the mountain, whether local or visiting on how to engage in responsible stewardship of Croagh Patrick. St. Patrick's Oratory on Mayo's Holy Mountain Receives New Doors Ahead of Pilgrimage St. Patrick's Oratory, located at the summit of Croagh Patrick, now boasts new doors ahead of the upcoming pilgrimage. Fr. John Kenny, Adm., Westport, shared the update on social media over the weekend, expressing his gratitude to everyone involved in the project on the exposed summit. The new doors were installed just in time for next weekend's Garland Friday and Reek Sunday pilgrimages. Fr. Kenny extended special thanks to John Cummins, the Guardian of the Reek, for organizing the logistics from Murrisk, and to the five volunteers who contributed to the work: Anthony Corrigan, Brendan Conway, Michael Needham, John J. McDonnell, and Damien Cummins. He also acknowledged Raymond McHugh of Drumcree Joinery Ltd. and Chris Shield of Executive Helicopters for their roles in the project. “It’s a massive achievement, considering the long period of very unfavourable weather that made it so difficult to carry out this vital work at the Oratory," said Fr. Kenny. "We are greatly indebted to all those who persevered in completing the task in time for the annual Reek Sunday Pilgrimage this July 28th on Ireland's holy mountain.

Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link 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

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