A quick shout out out to the Irish Pilgrim Journey which is taking place from 15- 22th June this year, 2024, described as:
… a fully-guided mid-summer walk along Ireland’s passported pilgrim paths, with all logistics taken care of, it enables walkers to obtain the required stamps for the Irish Pilgrim Passport in 6 days of guided walking. Participants may book for some or all of the walks. Each walk can be booked individually with the local organisers.
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The five pilgrims paths, all of which feature holy wells, are:
St Finbarr’s Pilgrim Path, West Cork
15/16th June : The first walk is St Finbarr’s Pilgrim route, West Cork – starting from Top of the Rock, Drimoleague and finishing up at the incredibly scenic oratory and holy well in Gougane Barra. This challenging 36km walk is tackled over two days, featuring some wild and beautiful countryside.
Further information: Tel: 028 31547; Email: davidross316@gmail.com; Facebook: St Finbarr’s Pilgrim Path.
Cnoc na dTobar, Cahersiveen, Kerry
17th June: head to Cahersiveen, Kerry to take part in the Cnoc na dTobar walk. This is a short(ish) but exhilarating walk, 9km with quite a lot of up – again some incredibly beautiful countryside, starting at St Fursey’s Well and following the gleaming Stations of the Cross as they lead the way up the holy mountain.
Further information: Tel: 087 7942134; Email: skelligkerry@gmail.com; Facebook: Cnoc na dTobar.
Cosán na Naomh, Ventry, Kerry
18th June: you can remain in Kerry and walk the Cosán na Naomh starting in Ventry and wending your way towards the highly imposing holy mountain, Mount Brandon. 18km following the Saint’s Path through fascinating sites such as Kilmalkedar and Gallarus. Himself’s account of the walk can be read here.
Further information: Tel: 087 2518174; Email: foh@udaras.ie; Facebook: Cosán na Naomh/the Saints’Path.
St Kevin’s Way, Glendalough, County Wicklow
20th June: and you need to go across country to County Wicklow to walk St Kevin’s Way – starting at the alluring named Hollywood, this is a bracing 30km with some spectacular walking, ending up at the ancient site of Glendalough – don’t miss the holy well.
Further information: Email: stkevinsway@gmail.com; Facebook: St.Kevins Way
Tóchar Padráigh, County Mayo
22nd June: Finally up to County Mayo and Tóchar Phádraigh, normally walked by hundreds on Reek Sunday at the end of July. This is a challenging 35km starting in Ballintubber Abbey and culminating on the sacred mountain, Croagh Patrick.
Further information: Email: info@ballintubberabbey.ie; Facebook: Ballintubber Abbey; Tel: 094 9030934.
Enjoy!
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