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CROAGH PATRICK A PLACE OF PILGRIMAGE Although a place of stunning natural beauty, it is not for its scenery or ruggedness that Croagh Patrick is famous. The mountain, colloquially called 'The Reek' (a variant of the word 'rick', ie a hayrick or haystack; the Irish word 'cruach' has a similar meaning is renowned for its Patrician Pilgrimage in honour of Ireland's national saint, Saint Patrick, and has been a place of pilgrimage since St Patrick fasted there for forty days and nights in AD441. On the last Sunday of July each year (known as Reek Sunday its slopes are thronged with pilgrims, some barefooted, praying at the stations and climbing to the summit to attend Mass. Local people traditionally ascend the mountain on the previous Friday, Garland Friday. On Reek Sunday alone, thousands of people flock to the pilgrimage. Throughout the summer months many thousands of pilgrims and tourists visit Ireland's Holy Mountain. CROAGH PATRICK A PlACE OF BEAUTY Croagh Patrick, Ireland's Holy Mountain has long been a place of wonderment and myth, history and archaeology. The distinctive conical-shaped mountain is located about 8km (5m) from the picturesque town of Westport, County Mayo. Its peak soars majestically over the surrounding hills, rising to 765m (2,510ft) above sea level and quite often the top is hidden in the clouds. But on a clear day the view from the summit is spectacular. To the west stretches the broad expanse of the Atlantic Ocean and down below lies Clew Bay with its countless Islands Northwards lie the cliffs of Achill, with Blacksod Bay shimmering beyond. To the north-east is Nephin standing boldly alone. Southwards are the mountains of Connemara in every size and shape, with many silver lakes nestling in their valleys By Harry Hughes. Filmed on Reek Sunday July 28th 2024

Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link The Connaught Telegraph 30 July 2023 7:30 p.m. 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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Eco-Congregation Westport Family and Community Resource Centre's clothing bins Westport Family and Community Resource Centre has two convenient clothing bins near The Towers Bar and Restaurant Westport where you can donate your gently used clothing. Read More Westport Meals On Wheels Nutritious food lovingly prepared & delivered to local people by local people. Read More The Hospice Shop The Hospice Shop Westport located at James Street sells a mixture of items from new & used quality clothes, BRIC-A-BRAC. Read More

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Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link Outdoor Education Courses - ATU 12 September 2024 2:00 p.m. Year 1 Outdoor Education induction day on Croagh Patrick..Wishing them all a rewarding, challenging and enjoyable 4 years in ATU.