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Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link David O' Donoghue and Asuka O’ Donoghue 15 August 2025 10:35 a.m. 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.

Pilgrim's Notes • add + David O' Donoghue and Asuka O’ Donoghue 15 August 2025 10:35 a.m. 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 a.m. 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 p.m. Tough climb I'm not built for it Great view Read More CM 14 August 2025 11:47 a.m. 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 p.m. 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 a.m. We feel elated! Read More Tanya and Thomas McNulty 9 August 2025 1:38 p.m. In memory of Brian Hanley and Spencer Sherwin Read More Mary & Pete Barber 6 August 2025 4:58 p.m. With love & respect for our beloved Auntie Peggy, in our thoughts & prayers xxxx Read More Mark, Rachael Harrison & Family 25 July 2025 11:15 a.m. 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 p.m. 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 0:28 p.m. 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 a.m. 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 a.m. 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 p.m. 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 p.m. Blessing to manage get here and see the beauty of Ireland on a sunny day Read More Kevin Dolan 2 May 2025 2:15 p.m. 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 p.m. 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 p.m. 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 p.m. 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 0:00 a.m. 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 a.m. Grateful to make the climb for my friend, Martha! Read More John and Xuan 15 March 2025 1:00 p.m. A great experience. We were blessed with beautiful weather. Spectacular view. We climbed it during the Lenten season. Read More MP 9 March 2025 0:00 a.m. 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 0:00 a.m. 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 p.m. 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 0:00 a.m. 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 p.m. 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 0:30 p.m. 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 p.m. 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 0:00 a.m. 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 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 Read More Michelle Mulherin 23 September 2021 0:00 a.m. 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 0:00 a.m. 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 a.m. 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 Brendon and Denise 15 August 2025 11:11 a.m. Reflections on our life, appreciating the People we have in our lives. wishing them all health and happiness Sunny cloud

Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link Jarlath Lally 14 August 2025 5:37 p.m. Tough climb I'm not built for it Great view Thin clouds sometimes

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 8.00p.m. Joe Gavin Westport Saturday 10.00a.m. 1. Niamh Kelly, Celtic Court. 2. Tommy Joe & Hughie Mc Loughlin, Parents Tom & Mary & DFM. 3. John Walshy, Quay Road. 4. Joe Geraghty, Parents, Broddie & Nora,and his brother John 5. Patrick Hopkins & Broddie & Bea Walsh. Lecanvey Saturday 8.00pm John Bonar, Glencally, Kilsallagh. Bríd Sammin, Lecanvey Westport Friday 10.00a.m. Ena Moane, Carrabawn Jackie Burns & DM of Burns & Gavin families. Westport Thursday 10.00a.m. 1. Mary & John Mc Ging, daughters Peggy & Patricia, Katie & Patrick Hastings. Westport Wednesday 10.00a.m. 1st Anniversary: Mary Kearns, Drumindoo & Achill 2. Gus Ryder, Horkans Hill. 3. Peter O'Toole & DM of O'Toole & Gillespie families. Westport Tuesday 10.00a.m. 1.James, Mary & Padraic Hoban & DFM. 2.Seamus Crawford, & DFM. Sheeaune 3.Evelyn Moran, Newport Road. 4.Thomas & Sarah Higgins, sons Joe & Tom Westport Monday 10.00a.m. Noel McGing, Killybegs & Westport, his brothers Pat & Danny Westport Sunday 11.00a.m. Months Mind: Rose Scanlon, Kinnock & remembering her husband Séan Theresa & William Harty & DM of Rogers, Carragher & Scanlon families. Lecanvey Saturday 8.00p.m. Colin, Damian & Peter Grady, Murrisk Westport Saturday 6.30p.m. Months Minds: 1. Carmel Le Gallez, Mc Neela Terrace 2. Breda O'Malley, Horkans Hill Westport Saturday 10.00a.m. 1.Mary & Peter Kilgallon, Ballinrobe Rd. 2. Eileen Maloney & DFM. Owenwee 3. Margaret & Joseph Campbell. Swinford 4. Peggy Kelly, Angelus Park, sisters, Maureen Lavelle, Kathleen McGowan & Josie Mooney 5.Vincent & Ann Conlon, Sheeaune Drummin Saturday 8.00p.m. Mary Flannery Kathleen Mc Greal Mary O'Toole & DFM. Peter & Mary Bridget Foy, Oughty Westport Friday 11.00a.m. 1.Eamon & Teresa Duffy, daughters, Carmel & Kathleen 2. Michael Mc Menamin & DM of Mc Menamin & McLoughlin families 3. The Gibbons family, Clogher 4. Margaret Hopkins, The Quay. Westport Thursday 10.00a.m. 1.Tommy & baby Bridget & son Tom Hyland 2. Nancy & Chappie O’Malley & Gus & Nonie Gibbons & DM of Gibbons & Sammon families. 3. Mary & Kieran Reynolds, Drummindoo & Jimmy Gibbons, Ballina. 4. Anghus & Séan Heneghan Westport Thursday 6.30p.m. No Intention Westport Wednesday 10.00a.m. Martin & Kathleen Cosello Vincent Heraty & son Niall, New york & Tiernacroagha Westport Tuesday 10.00a.m. Kate Agnes (Kay) Munster, Monamore Westport Monday 10.00a.m. 1. James & Bridget Heneghan & DM of Mc Guire & Heneghan families. 2. Mar & Rita O’Donnell & DFM. Castglebar St. 3. Patrick & Mary Fahy, Knockfin. 4. Margaret Ingham. Westport Sunday 11.00a.m. Months Mind: Frank Gill, Upper Carrowbeg Est. Westport Saturday 6.30p.m. Months Mind: Frank Gill. Liam Fahy, The Quay & DFM. Sarah & Willie Gibbons & DM of Gibbons & Gallagher families. Drummin Saturday 8.00p.m. Westport Saturday 10.00a.m. 1.Jim & Margaret Meaney & son John. 2.Josephine (Jo Jo) Rodgers, late of Castlebar & Westport. 3.Mary Murphy, Ml. Davitt Park & DM of Murphy & Fleming families 4.Patricia Mooney-Duffy Westport Friday 10.00a.m. 1.Bridie & Pat Riley & son Brian, Scotland & Westport DM of Fallon family, Pearse Terrace 2.Jerry & Mary Cowley, Johns Row & DM of Cowley & Maguire families 3.Tony O;Keeffe, Carrabawn. Westport Thursday 10.00a.m. Margaret Ryder, Church Street. Westport Wednesday 10.00a.m James & Delia Moran & DFM. Westport Tuesday 10.00a.m. Brendan & Anne McGing, Sandyhill & Lower Peter Street. Westport Monday 10.00a.m. David & Monica Mc Keown, daughter Mary, Mary Coffey & DFM. Martin & Delia Dever, James St. & DM of Dever & Mellett families. 3.Una Friel, Upper Paddock. Westport Sunday 11.00a.m. Months Mind: Martin Hughes, Ardygommon. Lecanvey Saturday 8.00p.m. Johnny Groden, Murrisk Margaret, Austin & Fr. Peter Needham, Murrisk Westport Saturday 6.30p.m. Martha Wood, Newport Road

Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link CM 14 August 2025 11:47 a.m. Delighted to have made it to the top. Would have liked to go into the church to say a prayer. Another time hopefully Cloudy.

Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link John Kelly 10 August 2025 2:52 p.m. 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

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Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link Mary & Pete Barber 6 August 2025 4:58 p.m. With love & respect for our beloved Auntie Peggy, in our thoughts & prayers xxxx

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Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link Mark, Rachael Harrison & Family 25 July 2025 11:15 a.m. 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. clear initial but foggy at the top

Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link Maumturks Walking Club 30 March 2025 0:00 a.m. 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/