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Croagh Patrick Summit and Sacred Pond

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1. Croagh Patrick loop from Murrisk — County Mayo

14.2km

06:03

760m

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2. Croagh Patrick Summit – Ascent to Croagh Patrick loop from Murrisk

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740m

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3. Ascent to Croagh Patrick – Croagh Patrick Summit loop from Murrisk

10.1km

04:42

720m

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Nicolet

April 11, 2019

If you take the trouble to climb up here, you might also want to perpetuate yourself. There were enough stones around.

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Bumble-Bee

April 16, 2019

Croagh Patrick, which overlooks Clew Bay in County Mayo, is considered the holiest mountain in Ireland.

The tradition of pilgrimage to this holy mountain stretches back over 5,000 years from the Stone Age to the present day without interruption. Its religious significance dates back to the time of the pagans, when people are thought to have gathered here to celebrate the beginning of harvest season.

Croagh Patrick is renowned for its Patrician Pilgrimage in honour of Saint Patrick, Ireland's patron saint. It was on the summit of the mountain that Saint Patrick fasted for forty days in 441 AD and the custom has been faithfully handed down from generation to generation. The Black Bell of Saint Patrick was a highly venerated relic on Croagh Patrick for many years.

The first stop on the pilgrimage is Saint Patrick's statue erected in 1928 by Reverend Father Patterson with money he collected in America towards the rebuilding of Saint Mary's Church in Westport.

Each year, The Reek, as it is colloquially known, attracts about 1 million pilgrims. On 'Reek Sunday', the last Sunday in July, over 25,000 pilgrims visit the Reek. At the top, there is a modern chapel where mass is celebrated and confessions are heard. Individuals and groups come from all over the world and include pilgrims, hill climbers, historians, archaeologists and nature lovers.

The other traditional Pilgrimage days are the last Friday of July which is known locally as 'Garland Friday', and August 15th which is the Feast of the Assumption of Our Lady into Heaven.

(croagh-patrick.com/visitorcentre/holy-mountain)

David Howells

March 27, 2021

A stunning hike up one of Ireland's iconic mountains. Quite an easy hike depending on your level of fitness. There are superb views to be had all the way up and from the summit. Can be a very busy place but I picked a lucky day.

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Location: Mayo, Ireland

Croagh Patrick Summit and Sacred Pond

1. Croagh Patrick loop from Murrisk — County Mayo

2. Croagh Patrick Summit – Ascent to Croagh Patrick loop from Murrisk

3. Ascent to Croagh Patrick – Croagh Patrick Summit loop from Murrisk

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