Westport Parish

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: [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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.

GARLAND FRIDAY JULY 24TH LOCAL PILGRIMAGE MASS ON SUMMIT AT 10.00AM 7.30PM MASS AT THE COMMUNITY CAFÉ, MURRISK. CROAGH PATRICK CAR PARK. REEK SATURDAY 25TH 8.15AM TOCHAR PHÁDRAIG PILGRIMAGE BEGINS AT BALLINTUBBER ABBEY, CONTACT 094-9030934 or www.ballintubberabbey.ie 6.30PM VIGIL MASS AT ST. MARY’S CHURCH WESTPORT WITH ARCHBISHOP FRANCIS DUFFY AND SUNDAY 26th 11AM. REEK SUNDAY JULY 26TH AND WORLD DAY FOR GRANDPARENTS AND THE ELDERLY: MASSES HOURLY ON THE SUMMIT 8.00AM – 2.00PM. CONFESSIONS 7.30AM – 2.00PM

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 available before Mass. All are welcome. Any enquiries to Dympna on 087 2302681 CEMETRY MASS: Sunday 5th July at 3.00pm in the old cemetery, weather permitting. Please let your family know. THE POPE’S INTENTIONS: Let us pray that sports be an instrument of peace, encounter, and dialogue among cultures and nations, and that they promote values such as respect, solidarity, and personal growth. REMINDER CHILDREN’S ROSARY: At St Mary's Church, Westport on Sunday 14th July 10:30 am, before 11 am Mass. Children and teens of all ages are welcome to come and learn to pray the Rosary. Children must be accompanied by parent or guardian at all times. For any questions, please Phone or text: 086 3895771. ST. PATRICK’S 3 DAY PILGRIMAGE TO LOUGH DERG: Bus departs from St. Mary’s Church Westport at 8.00am. on Friday 26th June. For booking contact Margaret at 087-7401391 CHARITY WALK ON CLARE ISLAND: The 2026 Kathleen Conneely Memorial Island Charity Walk on Clare Island will take place on Saturday, July 20th. The 2026 beneficiary charities are The Irish Cancer Society and Pancreatic Cancer Ireland, both of which provide vital services and supports to individuals and families affected by cancer. Entry is by a donation of €50, or by raising a minimum of €50 in sponsorship per person. This includes return ferry travel from Roonagh Pier, as well as optional complimentary bus transfer from Castlebar and Westport. For further information or to register, contact: Pat: 087 2931960, Joe on 087 2338570, Email: [email protected] or log onto www.idonate.ie/kciwalks for full information. MONTHLY SENSORY FRIENDLY MASS: Takes place at 12.30pm on Sun, June 28th in the Prayer Centre at Knock Shrine. Phone Nicola 094 93 88100. 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 THE TREASURES OF THE FAITH: Free copy available at the back of the Church CROAGH PATRICK EXHIBITION: Please take time to visit the display at the back of St. Mary’s Church, Westport. MINI VIGIL KNOCK: Friday 3rd July, bus leaving the Quay (Centra) at 7.00pm The Mall 7.15pm To book Phone Margaret 098-27109. WESTPORT MEALS ON WHEELS: Social lunches are reaching out to any entertainers who would be available to volunteer their time on Wednesday/Friday 1.pm – 2.30pm. at the Quay Community Centre, would appreciate any support you can give. Phone Sharon 089-9638896. Thank you. NATIONAL GRANDPARENTS PILGRIMAGE: Sunday 26th July 2026 Knock Shrine celebrating World Day for Grandparents and The Elderly. 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. 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 10.00 to 12.00 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 Aug. 2026 Email [email protected] 071-9179624 MONTHLY HOUSE CALLS: Fr. John will do his usual house visits during the week. CHURCH TOUR OF ST MARY’S WESTPORT: During the Summer Months you are welcome to a Free Guided Tour of St. Mary’s on Thurs. afternoons at 2pm. No booking required.

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. Drummin Saturday 8.00pm 1. Mary & John Friel, Letterbrock 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 Westport Saturday 10.00a.m. 1. Anthony Browne, Farnaght. 2. Joe Holland, Plougastel Court. 3. Marie Cox-Bourke, Clogher. 4. James & Margaret Ring, Fr. Angelus Park, daughters Mary & Margaret & son-in-law Liam. Westport Saturday 6.30p.m. Months Mind: Séan Kearney, Cloona 1st Anniversary: Séan Cooper Westport Friday 10.00a.m. 1. Aidan & Julia Redmond, Kings Hill & DM of Redmond & O'Boyle families. 2. Ann Horan-Reilly, Johns Row. Westport Thursday 10.00a.m. No Intention Westport Wednesday 10.00a.m. 1. Mary Gibbons, Kiladoon. 2. Gerry & Delia Murray & Gerry Jnr. Westport Tuesday 10.00a.m. 1. Months Mind: John ‘Pake’ Collins., St. Mary’s Villas. 2. Michael & Lilly Quinn, sons, Michael, Patrick & Malachy. John Cannon & Jimmy Woods. 3. Peigi Mc Nally, Lisclovane Westport Monday 10.00a.m. 1. Mary & Gerry Cowley, Johns Row & DM of Maguire & Cowley families. 2. Rory O’Toole, Quay & Dublin 3. John, Mary & Margaret McGuire, Knappagh 4. Michael & Mary Hastings, Peter Street. Westport Sunday 11.00a.m. No Intention Drummin Saturday 8.00pm 1. Patrick & Annie Heneghan, sons P.J. & Christopher & John Heneghan. 2. Tommy Gannon. 1st Anniversary: Bernard Mc Mullen Lecanvey 8.00pm 1. Sarah & Marty Gill, sons Tommy & Matt 2. Anne O'Donnell, The Mall & Lecanvey Westport Saturday 10.00a.m. 1. Mc Fadden family, Loughloon & Kearney family, Cloona 2. Patrick & Mary Bourke, Catherine Kirwin. 3. Jennie Kilroy-Durcan, her dad Pat Kilroy. 4. John Coffey, Altamont Street. Westport Saturday 6.30p.m. 1. Fr. Patrick Burke Westport Friday 10.00a.m. 1. Leo & Molly Tuohy, Murrisk 2. Martin Corley, Hillside. Westport Thursday 10.00a.m. 1. John, Johnnie & Bridget Mc Greal. Westport Wednesday 10.00a.m. 1. Kathleen & Mel Conway, Croy. Westport Tuesday 10.00a.m. 1. David Mc Carthy. Westport Monday 10.00a.m. No Intention Westport Sunday 11.00a.m. Months Mind: Mary Gannon, Belclare & remembering Husband Padraic. 1st Anniversary: Mary Walsh, Keenagh, Ballina Drummin Saturday 8.00pm 1. Patrick, Breege & Séan Heraty & DM of Heraty & O'Neill families. 2. Darragh Sloyan. Lecanvey Saturday 8.00pm 1. Pakie & Teresa Walsh, Culleen, daughter Kathleen McGreal. 2. Mary O'Toole 3. Kathleen Heneghan, Cortoor, remembering husband Michael. 4. Sarah Cummins, remembering Jack & Michael 5. Delia Sblendorio, nee Gannon, Chicago & Carrowmacloughlin Westport Saturday 6.30p.m. Months Mind: Bridie Walsh, Mill Street. 1st Anniversary: Rose Scanlon, Kinnock & remembering her husband Séan & DM of Scanlon & Rogers families. Michael Burke & son-in-law Frank, Tourmakeady Charles & Bridget Kenny, late of Boggate. Westport Saturday 10.00a.m. 1. Martin Kennedy, Kilmeena 2. John O'Callaghan, Springfield Drive. 3. Phyllis Kelly, Knockranny

Pilgrim's Notes • add + 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

Prayers A Prilgrim's Prayer As Pilgrims of Hope in the Jubilee Year 2025, may we walk with Faith, Hope and Love. more Sign of the Cross In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen . more The Our Father Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. ... more Hail Mary Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women ... more Prayer of St. Patrick Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ in me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ on my right, Christ on my left, Christ when I lie down, Christ when I sit down, ... more Glory Be (Doxology) - Traditional Wording Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. ... more Glory Be - Liturgy of the Hours Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, ... more Nicene Creed I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. ... more Apostles' Creed I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, ... more Confiteor I confess to almighty God and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have ... more Gloria Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will. We praise you, ... more Act of Contrition O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee, and I detest all my sins because of thy just punishments, but most of all because they offend Thee, my God, ... more Act of Contrition (Alternate Version) My God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart. In choosing to do wrong and failing to do good, I have sinned against you whom I should love above all things. ... more Jesus Prayer Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the living God, have mercy on me, a sinner. more Grace Before Meals Bless us, O Lord, and these thy gifts, which we are about to receive from thy bounty, through Christ our Lord. Amen . more Grace After Meals We give thee thanks, for all thy benefits, Almighty God, who live and reigns for ever. ... more An Act of Faith O my God, I firmly believe that you are one God in three divine Persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. I believe that your divine Son became man and died for our sins ... more An Act of Hope O Lord God, I hope by your grace for the pardon of all my sins, and after life here, to gain eternal happiness ... more An Act of Love O Lord God, I love you above all things, and I love my neighbor for your sake because you are the highest, ... more Morning Offering O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer you my prayers, works, joys, and sufferings of the day ... more Prayer to the Holy Spirit V. Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful. R. And kindle in them the fire of your love. V. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. ... more Prayer at Stations of the Cross We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you, because by your holy Cross, you have redeemed the world. more Hail, Holy Queen Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness, and our hope. To thee do we cry, ... more Memorare Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, ... more Prayer for Peace (Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi) Lord, make me an instrument of your peace: Where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; ... more The Divine Praises Blessed be God. Blessed be His holy name. Blessed be Jesus Christ, true God and true man. ... more Prayer for the Souls in Purgatory Eternal rest grant upon them, O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen . more Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our protection against the ... more Prayer to one's Guardian Angel Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God's love commits me here, ever this day, be at my side, ... more View More