< Back Brackloon National School Brackloon National School St Joseph's National School St. Joseph’s NS is a Catholic co-educational primary under the patronage of Archbishop Michael Neary. The school is situated about 4.5 miles SW of Westport town on the edge of Brackloon Woods. The school was built in 1849 and has enjoyed a long tradition of quality education and great support from the local community. In 2013 we moved into our beautiful state of the art new school with fabulous facilities in a beautiful environment surrounded by the foothills of Croagh Patrick and Brackloon Woods. The old school building is now used as a preschool and after school facility - Little Acorns and is run by a qualified Primary School teacher. The number of pupils at St. Joseph’s N.S. has continued to rise over the years and since 2021 it has seven mainstream classes. The staff at St. Joseph’s N.S. are very committed to the holistic development of each individual child and they are fully supported in their work by the Board of Management, Home/School Association, Parent body and the local community. School • Primary 098-21902 https://www.brackloonns.ie Brackloon National School, Brackloon, County Mayo, Ireland 2 April 2025 at 13:05:45

Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link 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. The snow hasn’t melted on the path and in places where it’s compacted it’s very slippery and easy to fall over. Be careful.

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Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link 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

< Back St. Patrick's N.S. Clare Island Primary School • St. Patrick's N.S. Clare Island St. Patrick’s N.S. is a school full of history, first built in 1887. It originally began as a small, one-room schoolhouse and was one of only two schools on Clare Island at the time. Over the years, the school has grown — it was extended and renovated eighteen years ago, and in 2015, two more classrooms were added. Today, the school is bright and spacious with plenty of room for all our pupils. Recently, we also upgraded our playground and added a bicycle shed. Our school is located in the heart of Clare Island, in the village of Kille, right beside the church and the old Cistercian Abbey. We are lucky to have stunning views of Clew Bay, with Croagh Patrick, Inishturk, and the mainland visible in the distance. Ms. Winters is our school principal, and she also teaches in the junior classroom. Our acting vice principal, Ms. Mc Ging, teaches the senior classroom, and Ms. Cunniffe is our learning support teacher. Gráinne, our school secretary, looks after the office, administration, and computer work. We are also very lucky to have Ms. Finn, who teaches us music every Friday. We are very proud of our Green Schools achievements. We earned our first Green Flag in 2007 for our work in reducing, reusing, and recycling. Since then, we have received four more Green Flags, most recently for promoting sustainable travel. This year, we are working towards a flag for Biodiversity. Sport is an important part of school life. We play football, soccer, rugby, and rounders. Our Gaelic football team takes part in the Cumann na mBunscoil competitions, playing against other small schools. For over fourteen years, Clare Island has hosted the Small Schools Football Blitz, which was paused during Covid but returned last year. It’s a fun day where over a hundred children come together to play football. Every year, we take swimming lessons in Westport Leisure Park for eight weeks during May and June. These trips are a great way to learn new skills and visit places like the garda station, fire station, library, and playgrounds. We also have summer swimming lessons on the island, run by the Irish Water Safety Council. School • Primary https://clareislandns.scoilnet.ie/blog/ St Patricks National School, Clare Island, Strake, Westport, County Mayo, Ireland 2 April 2025 at 16:54:59

Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link 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.

Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link 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....♥️

Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link < Back 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 because you have promised it who are infinitely powerful, faithful, kind and merciful. In this hope, I intend to live and die. Amen. Previous Next

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Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link 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.

Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link 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/

The Pilgrimage ORGANISING YOUR EVENT ON CROAGH PATRICK Please click on link below https://www.croaghpatrick.net/events IF YOU HAVE REACHED THE SUMMIT and accessed us through the sign on the summit - WELCOME!! IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADD YOUR PHOTO WITH OUR SIGN TO YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA PLEASE USE THE HASHTAG #TOPOFTHEREEK OR #BARRNACRUAICHE FOR DIRECTIONS TO CROAGH PATRICK CAR PARK CLICK HERE FOR GOOGLE MAPS LINK PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE ARE NO TOILET FACILITIES ON THE MOUNTAIN PLEASE CHECK FOR ANY WEATHER WARNING THAT MIGHT BE IN PLACE! If you intend to climb the mountain make sure you are aware of the weather conditions ! Please consult Mountaineering Ireland's Good Practice Guide and Mayo Mountain Rescue for advice Read more on the Reek Sunday BRIEFING FOR PILGRIMS ISSUED JULY 2025 Croagh Patrick is an iconic feature of the Mayo landscape of significant natural, cultural and spiritual importance. While the National Pilgrimage Day on Croagh Patrick stretches back many generations, we are conscious of the obligation to support the conservation of the mountain for future generations. The Church has actively engaged with other Stakeholders to undertake the Sustainable Access and Habitat Restoration project currently underway on it which aims to provide a robust path for access and to restore the eroded parts of the mountain. As part of our support for the project, we have committed to minimising the impact of pilgrimage on Croagh Patrick, the drinking water that comes from the mountain streams, the local community and other users of the mountain. In order to do this, we ask each pilgrim to comply with the following: If traveling by car, please park responsibly and follow the instructions of stewards on the day. Stay on the defined path on the mountain (where in place) and do not encroach on the adjoining habitat which may be in the process of restoration. The mountain streams provide drinking water for the local community. Be respectful of this while on the mountain. We endorse the Leave no Trace Principle. Please do not discard any litter on the mountain. It should also be noted that there are no dogs allowed on the mountain. Please respect this requirement. Any local advice offered should be heeded - be aware that the path is on working farmland. Dogs should not be brought on the mountain at any time. Please make sure that you are familiar with the Leave No Trace Principals Details of how to fulfil the spiritual requirements of the pilgrimage are available here Croagh Patrick is a challenging climb and should only be attempted after serious consideration. More information is available here. Please note the following: All pilgrims should heed the instructions of the Mountain Rescue Teams, Order of Malta and An Gárda Síochána at all times. Pilgrims should follow the instructions and guidelines issued by Mayo Mountain Rescue The Pilgrimage Stations are explained at the base of the mountain and are available here Any priest wishing to celebrate the Sacraments on the summit must produce a valid Celebret. SPECIAL THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO PLAYED A PART ON REEK SUNDAY