The annual Reek Sunday pilgrimage of Croagh Patrick saw few injuries as thousands started out at sunrise with good conditions to climb the mountain. The fantastic weather in Ireland continued for just ...

Archbishop Francis Duffy of Tuam put grandparents and the elderly at the heart of his message for the Jubilee Year's "Reek Sunday" pilgrimage at Ireland's holy mountain, Croagh Patrick, on July 27. In ...

Croagh Patrick in Co Mayo is an important site of pilgrimage where St Patrick is believed to have fasted during the 5th century. Croagh Patrick, which overlooks Clew Bay, the Wild Atlantic Way, and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Writer Oli Smith made a pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick in County Mayo, Ireland - CATHAL MCNAUGHTON Even in the half light of the ...

The leader of the Catholic Church in Ireland has paid tribute to singer and songwriter Sinéad O’Connor, who died last Wednesday, describing her as “a kind and very compassionate person who reached out ...

As the Jubilee Year 2025 unfolds, a particular pilgrimage invites travelers from around the globe to immerse themselves in Ireland’s rich Catholic heritage. The “Pilgrim Passport” invites visitors to ...

Mayo Mountain Rescue has warned those taking part in tomorrow's Croagh Patrick pilgrimage to be prepared for treacherous conditions. More than 20,000 people are expected to climb Mayo's holy mountain ...

THE EARLY MASSES on Reek Sunday in Croagh Patrick were full of green and gold flags and jerseys as Donegal and Kerry fans squeezed in both the pilgrimage and the All-Ireland football final. Reek ...

The stunning mountain, Croagh Patrick, looms over Clew Bay in County Mayo. Named after Saint Patrick, whom it is said spent 40 days and 40 nights on the summit in prayer, it’s a site of Christian ...