PRIESTS IN SERVICE: 13TH – 15TH OCTOBER: Fr. John is planning to attend this Annual In-Service. Instead of 10am Mass on Tuesday 13th, Wednesday 14th & Thursday 15th there will be a lay led liturgy of the word with Holy Communion. Fr John will be available for emergency calls and funerals on 098 28871 THE POPE’S INTENTIONS: Let us pray that the mental health ministry be established throughout the Church, helping to overcome the stigma and discrimination of persons with mental health. WANT TO KNOW YOUR CATHOLIC FAITH BETTER? Study the Irish Catholic Catechism for Adults on Zoom continues Tuesday. Contact Mary 0876325522 or Liam 087 2639726 for more information. MAYO V KERRY ALL IRELAND FINAL: A chance to watch it again on the big screen in the Brackloon/ Drummin community centre in Liscarney on Sunday October 11th at 3 o clock. Refreshments served as well as good craic and chats. All proceeds go towards Brackloon Hinterland communities’ projects. All welcome. JOURNEYING INTO THE FUTURE: Living a life that blesses. Drawing on spiritual writer’s Ronald Rolheiser’s book Insane for the Light, join us for four Tuesdays in October as we explore together how our lives might grow in maturity to become a blessing for ourselves and others. This short series involves a guided read through the key themes in the book, followed by gentle open discussion. These themes include: understanding the different seasons of our life; what the mature Christian and human life might look like; how to find purpose and meaning as we progress through life’s various challenges. The series is facilitated by Mark Garavan and Fr Tony King. When: Tuesdays, 13th, 20th, and 27th, from 7.00pm to 8.30pm sharp. Where: Carrowbeg House, F28 W903 Westport (right beside St. Mary’s Church). All are welcome but numbers are limited so please Email: garavanm@gmail.com for booking. HOPE SPACE: Children's grief support service is hosting a free public talk 'Supporting Grieving Children' on Monday 12th October 7.30pm at Dexcom Stadium. Booking on Eventbrite or contact support@hopespace.ie or call 087 4667506. 100 HUNDERED YEARS OF WORLD MISSION SUNDAY: “One in Christ, united in mission” This October Mission Month offers an opportunity to show our love and to share what we can with the world’s poorest people who are hearing the good news of Jesus Christ. Mission Sunday is October 18th October is also the month of the Rosary. On his recent visit to France Pope Leo called on us to pray the Rosary for the intention of Peace in the World and an end to Global Conflicts. SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL: Annual collection at Lecanvey Church Saturday October 24th. If you need the assistance of SVP. Phone 087-9334960 WESTPORT LIONS CLUB: Meeting on Tues 13th at 8.00pm at the Grace Hotel. A PRAYER FOR THE MISSIONS: Heavenly Father, we thank You for the gift of our Christian faith. Help us to be true witnesses of Your love, mercy and peace. We pray for all missionaries around the world. Keep them safe in their vocation, give them courage in moments of doubt and grant that their service may bring joy and hope to those they meet. Help us to remember that we are all ‘one in Christ, united in mission.’ Show us how to be missionaries in our daily lives: through our small acts of kindness, our generosity to those in need and our daily prayers for the Universal Church. May our lives reflect your light, so that the world may come to know the depth of Your love. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. ROLLING SUN FESTIVAL: A reminder to all that the annual Rolling Sun festival of books and literature takes place from Thrs.15th October until Sun 18t Oct. Tickets at Town Hall and Clew Bay Hotel. KNOCK SHRINE: Vivaldi Recomposed Join the RTE Concert Orchestra and renowned Norwegian violinist Mari Samuelsen for an unforgettable evening in Knock Basilica on Saturday, November 7th. See www.knockshrine.ie for booking details. BE UNITED IN MIND AND PURPOSE. An evening for parish councils with David Wells takes place in the Prayer Centre at Knock Shrine on Wednesday, October 14th from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. See www.knockshrine.ie for details. Email: faithrenewal@knockshrine.ie WHISPER OF GOD SILENT DAY RETREAT: takes place in the Prayer Centre at Knock Shrine on Saturday, October 17th from 10am to 5pm. See www.knockshrine.ie for more details. Email prayerguidance@knockshrine.ie LIVING WELL PROGRAMME: The Living Well Programme helps people living with a long-term health condition to manage their health and improve overall wellbeing. Anyone with any chronic illness such as diabetes, arthritis, COPD, anxiety, etc. can benefit from these workshops. A new programme will start in Westport on Wednesday, 21st October 10.30 am – 1pm, continuing at that time for 6 weeks. Places are free (HSE funded) but advance registration is required. To find out more, please contact Fiona Cunnane on 087 7185615 or by email at fcunnane@southmayo.com FAITH, COURAGE, BROTHERHOOD: What kind of man do you want to become? YMOSJ is a new monthly youth group for secondary level students (13-17) who want to build real friendships, understand life, and find the courage to stand up for what matters. With St Joseph as our guide, we'll explore what it means to live with strength, purpose and responsibility. Pizza and plenty of craic on the night. Come along. Bring a friend. Discover what you're made for. Friday 16th October 8-9pm Tuam Parish centre. To register and to obtain parental consent forms, please contact: frmarkquinn@tuamparish.com

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WESTPORT AUTISM FRIENDLY TOWN: We are happy to announce that St. Mary’s Church Westport has officially become an Autism Friendly Champion as and from this Sunday September 27th. Our sensory accommodations include a quiet space in the sacristy where there is a sensory box with ear defenders and fidget tools, reduced lighting and noise. There is special seating area available close by the sacristy and at the Sacred Heart Altar There is priority access into and out off the church via the South Mall Corridor. During the day St. Mary’s can be an autism-friendly quiet space to visit. We also welcome assistance dogs and offer a visual guide to our premises. Please join us on our journey as we look to foster inclusion, understanding, and support for Autistic people and their families in our local and wider community. For more details check out www.westportparish.ie ARCHDIOCESE OF TUAM-ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF MARRIAGE ANNIVERSARIES: Archbishop Francis will celebrate the Annual Diocesan Marriage Anniversaries Mass in Tuam Cathedral on Sunday, 11th October 2026, at 3.00 pm. Couples celebrating a marriage anniversary in 2026 are warmly invited, especially those marking a significant anniversary. Refreshments will be served afterwards in St Jarlath's College. Please send details of the couples and the number of family members attending to info@tuamparish.com or phone 093 24250. Please reply by Wednesday, 7th October. WESTPORT ECO CONGREGATION: Season of Creation is far more than an environmental campaign. It is a spiritual journey that invites us to rediscover God as Creator, to receive creation with gratitude, to live more simply, and to care for our common home with love and responsibility. The 2026 theme, "Living Water," reminds us that Christ is the source of living water who renews both humanity and the whole of creation. As the season comes to a close may we immerse ourselves in God's life, may we become faithful stewards of the earth, working for justice, peace, and the flourishing of all creation, so that future generations may continue to praise the Creator through the beauty of His world. IS ANGER CAUSING YOU PROBLEMS? Knock Counselling Centre will run an Anger Management Programme on Friday 9th & Saturday 10th October. Contact: Peter Devers, 094 93 75032 or log onto www.knockshrine.ie/counselling PRIESTS IN SERVICE: 13TH – 15TH OCTOBER: Fr. John is planning to attend this Annual In-Service. Instead of 10am Mass on Tuesday 13th, Wednesday 14th & Thursday 15th there will be a lay led liturgy of the word with Holy Communion. ROSARY: Reminder of Children's Rosary at St Mary's Church, Westport on Sunday 11th October 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 call or text: 086 389 5771. THE POPE’S INTENTIONS: Let us pray that the mental health ministry be established throughout the Church, helping to overcome the stigma and discrimination of persons with mental health. WANT TO KNOW YOUR CATHOLIC FAITH BETTER? Study the Irish Catholic Catechism for Adults on Zoom continues Tuesday. Contact Mary 0876325522 or Liam 087 2639726 for more information. MAYO BRANCH OF DOWN SYNDROME IRELAND: A huge thank you to the parishioners of Westport parish. €1586.03 was raised and €66.30 was raised from Drummin from gate collection 12th & 13th Sept. 2026. SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL: If you need the assistance of SVP. Ph. Westport on 087-9334960 JOURNEYING INTO THE FUTURE: Living a life that blesses. Drawing on spiritual writer’s Ronald Rolheiser’s book Insane for the Light, join us for four Tuesdays in October as we explore together how our lives might grow in maturity to become a blessing for ourselves and others. This short series involves a guided read through the key themes in the book, followed by gentle open discussion. These themes include: understanding the different seasons of our life; what the mature Christian and human life might look like; how to find purpose and meaning as we progress through life’s various challenges. The series is facilitated by Mark Garavan and Fr Tony King. When: Tuesdays October 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th, from 7.00pm to 8.30pm sharp. Where: Carrowbeg House, F28 W903 Westport (right beside St. Mary’s Church). All are welcome but numbers are limited so please email garavanm@gmail.com for booking. HOPE SPACE: Children's grief support service is hosting a free public talk 'Supporting Grieving Children' on Monday 12th October 7.30pm at Dexcom Stadium. Booking on Eventbrite or contact support@hopespace.ie or call 087 4667506. . TÓCHAR PHÁDRAIG 10th OCTOBER: From Ballintubber Abbey to the base of Croagh Patrick. Contact Westport Tennis Club 086-6036900 to sign up. OCTOBER WORLD MISSION MONTH: World Mission Sunday is on Oct 18th Oct. This year is the 100th Anniversary. The theme is “One in Christ United in Mission” October is also the month of the Rosary. On his recent visit to France Pope Leo called on us to pray the Rosary for the intention of Peace in the World and an end to Global Conflicts. A PRAYER FOR THE MISSIONS: Heavenly Father, we thank You for the gift of our Christian faith. Help us to be true witnesses of Your love, mercy and peace. We pray for all missionaries around the world. Keep them safe in their vocation, give them courage in moments of doubt and grant that their service may bring joy and hope to those they meet. Help us to remember that we are all ‘one in Christ, united in mission.’ Show us how to be missionaries in our daily lives: through our small acts of kindness, our generosity to those in need and our daily prayers for the Universal Church. May our lives reflect your light, so that the world may come to know the depth of Your love. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. ROLLING SUN FESTIVAL: A reminder to all that the annual Rolling Sun festival of books and literature takes place from Thrs.15th October until Sun 18t Oct.Tickets at Town Hall and Clew Bay Hotel. BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP: Family Centre, Knock Shrine each Wednesday morning at 11am. Trained facilitators conduct the meetings, which provide guidance and support to all who find loss difficult. All are welcome. Info Monica Morley on 094-9375320

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. Westport Saturday 17th 10am 1. Gus & Nonie Gibbons, daughter Sheila Murphy & D.M. of Gibbons & Sammon families. Westport Saturday 17th Oct. 6.30pm 1st Anniversary: Mary O'Connor, Loughloon & DM of O'Connor & Carty families. Westport Friday 16th Oct 10am st Anniversary: Alona Levinge, High Street. John Staunton, Ml. Davitt Park. Noel Leneghan, Castlebar Street. Joseph Delahunty, Dublin Westport Thursday 15th Oct 10am Priests In-Service, instead of 10.00am Mass, Lay led liturgy of the word with holy communion. Westport Wednesday 14th Oct 10am Priests In-Service, instead of 10.00am Mass, Lay Led litrugy of the word with holy communion. Westport Tuesday 13th Oct 10.00am Priests In-Service - Instead of 10.00am Mass, Lay Led liturgy of the word with Holy Communion Westport Monday 12th Oct 10.00am 1. Gerry Kiernan, Cloghans Hill. 2. Josephine Navin 3. Charles Slevin Westport Sunday 1th Oct. 11.00am 1st Anniversary: Peter O'Bryne, Owenwee Westport Saturday 10th Oct 6.30p.m. 1st Anniversary: Brian Scahill, Prospect. 1. Breege & Josie Gavin, daughter Evelyn Simpson, Manchester. 2. Annie & Tom Keane, Belmullet 3. Paul John Warner 4. George Fair, Gloshpatrick Westport Saturday 10th Oct 10.00am Neill O'Neill, Moyhastin Mary & Pat Fitzpatrick, Derrygorman & DFM. D. M. of Cawley & Fitzpatrick families T. J. Coughlan, Ballinrobe Road. John & Bridget Mulchrone, son Noel, Sandyhill Sean Casey, The Crescent. Mary Conway, Rosbeg. Westport Friday 9th Oct 10.00a.m. 1. Thomas & Delia Moran, North Mall 2. Tommy Bolton, Quay 3. Paddy Smith, Quay. 4. Thomas & Sarah Higgins & sons Joe & Tom Westport Thursday 8th Oct 10.00a.m. No Intention Westport Wednesday 7th Oct 10.00am No Intention Westport Tuesday 6th October 10.00am No Intention Westport Monday 5th October 10.00am No intention Westport Sunday 4th Oct 11.00a.m. 1st Anniversary: Tony Mc Ging, Lankill Road Westport Saturday 3rd Oct. 10.00a.m. Michael & Bridget Kearns & son Michael Westport Saturday 3rd 6.30pm 1st Anniversary: Seamus O'Grady, Mc Neela Terrace Months Mind: Maureen Fitzsimmons, Clogher Westport Thursday 1st Oct. 10.00a.m. Madeline & Raymond Jordan & son Jimmy Jimmy & Margaret Kearns, Owenwee. & Patrick Navin. Westport Wednesday 30th Sept 10.00a.m. Mary & Richard Gill, son William, Derrygorman his wife Pat & Granddaughter Zara Patrick Gill, Kilmeena. Westport Tuesday 29th Sept 10.00a.m. No Intention Westport Monday 28th Sept. 10.00a.m. Margaret & Laurence O'Toole, Horkans Hill. Peter Browne & DFM. Horkans Hill Clair, Michael & Dee O'Sullivan, Slaugar Hill. Mauriced & Mary Gleeson, grandson John Westport Sunday 27th September 11.00a.m. Months Mind: Mary Doherty, Clareview. Westport Saturday 26th Sept. 6.30p.m. 1st Anniversary: Mary Gillivan, James Street. Months Mind: Rhys Conway, Pairc Na Coile James, Mary & Ailish O'Connell, South Mall. Gerald Kenny & D.M. of Kenny families. Westport Saturday 26th 1. Cyril Crowe, Cultrain. 2. Pat & baby Ruby Mulchrone & DFM. 3. Tom & John Morley, Carrowbeg Est. & D.M. of Morley & Finnerty families. 4. Charlie & Catherine O'Malley & Pat Moran, Clare Island. Westport Friday 24th Sept. 10.00am 1. Jillian Jordan, Rosbeg. 2. Eileen & Jimmy Noonan & remembering Jim Paul, Monamore. Westport Thursday 24th Sept. 10.00a.m. 1. Deceased members of Fr. Angelus Park & Westport. 2. Mixie Conway, Rosbeg. Westport Wednesday Sept 23rd 10.00a.m. 1. Kevin & Annie Coughlan, daughter Mary Gannon 2. Irene Mc Greal & Jenny Mc Greal & DFM. 3. Agnes & Jack O'Driscoll & D.M. of Conlon family, Pearse Terrace. Westport Tuesday 22nd Sept. 10.00a.m. 1. Mary Kelly, Tyrone Westport 21st Monday Sept. 10.00a.m. 1. Breda Reddy, nephew John 2. Lucy Harte & D.M. of Mc Fadden family, Altamont Street, Westport Sunday 20th September 11.00am No Intention

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Pilgrim's Notes • add + Sean Baker 4 October 2026 1:24 pm A journey with friends, great conversation, great memories Read More Mark fitzsimons 2 October 2026 7:08 pm Unbelievable experience for me and my partner so happy we made it up Read More Agnieszka Misiak 17 September 2026 4:18 pm True heart of Ireland. I hope Saint Patrick will be my intercessor. Read More Dylan Mchale, Kieran Finnerty 30 August 2026 6:19 pm It was a tough ol journey. Won't be walking tomorrow lol: "It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves," as Sir Edmund Hillary famously said. Good yard. Read More Tara 25 August 2026 2:30 am Came from Perth Western Australia to climb this wonderful peak on 25 August 2026 with 4 family members from Co. Galway. last time was 1978 with my father and brother before we left Ireland to live in Australia. So lovely to be climbing it again with some of my Irish family some 48yrs later. A really special day for us all. Read More John O'Malley 1 August 2026 4:30 pm Great experience climbing as a group of siblings, our great grand-father having contributed to the building of the chapel, very much at peace. Read More Barry Mac Ciarnain 30 July 2026 8:10 am I've climbed Croagh Patrick today on my 48th birthday,thank you God for giving me the strenght I need to proceed and climb this great peak.I want to wish everyone and my family many years more of health and happiness and all who climb it now and into the future.God bless Read More Vincent 24 July 2026 12:30 pm Today marked my 50th birthday. I felt like I was sent a message to do this climb a couple of weeks back. I knew little of it so to find myself climbing on the Reek weekend was a gift. May all those who go after me tread lightly and mindfully. One step to the next....enjoy the journey. Walk with grace....♥️ Read More Nancy 17 July 2026 7:45 am I'm from Northern Ireland and have hiked the Mourne mountains many times over the last 10 years. I came here to climb Croagh Patrick solo to challenge myself. Read More Katarina 16 July 2026 3:01 pm Please God, look after my family. Give us health and keep up together. Read More R Mc Caughey 1 July 2026 7:22 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 12:00 pm 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 12:00 pm 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 9:09 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 9:08 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 6:01 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 10:37 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 3:16 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 4:39 pm Best buddies for 42 years and we made it to the summit! Read More Nicole Sheridan & Grzegorz Pokrywczyński 6 April 2026 8:21 pm First visit,easter monday 2026, beautiful place. God bless. Read More David, Hope, and Mary 23 November 2025 3:30 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 10:00 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 11:05 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 11:03 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 3:55 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 11:35 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 12:11 pm 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 6:37 pm Tough climb I'm not built for it Great view Read More CM 14 August 2025 12:47 pm 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 3:52 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 12:07 pm We feel elated! Read More Tanya and Thomas McNulty 9 August 2025 2:38 pm In memory of Brian Hanley and Spencer Sherwin Read More Mary & Pete Barber 6 August 2025 5:58 pm With love & respect for our beloved Auntie Peggy, in our thoughts & prayers xxxx Read More Mark, Rachael Harrison & Family 25 July 2025 12:15 pm 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 5:55 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 1:28 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 12:54 pm 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 12:30 pm 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 4:33 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 3:46 pm Blessing to manage get here and see the beauty of Ireland on a sunny day Read More Kevin Dolan 2 May 2025 3:15 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 2:00 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 3:53 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 7:00 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 1:00 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 11:45 am Grateful to make the climb for my friend, Martha! Read More John and Xuan 15 March 2025 2:00 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 1:00 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 1:00 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 6:26 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 1:00 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 7:17 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 1:30 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 3:00 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 1:00 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 8:30 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 1:00 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 1:00 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 9:59 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