John G. O’Dwyer, who writes for the Irish Times and has written the first guidebook to Ireland’s Medieval Pilgrim Paths will give a lecture and slideshow on his exploration of these ancient trails in Hollywood Community Centre, Co. Wicklow on Saturday 7 November 2015, at 2 pm. Admission free....
Old Walks
These are Pilgrim Paths walk listings that have now passed.
Turas Gleann Cholm Cille – June 9th 2015
Turas Gleann Cholm Cille – June 9th 2015 There will be three Turas (Pilgrimage walks) at Gleann Cholm Cille in Donegal on Tuesday June 9th, 2015 _____. The First Turas Cholm Cille (St Colm Cille’s Pilgrimage) will be at 00am (midnight of June 8th) on the morning of Tuesday June 9th....
Walk on Inisheer, Aran Islands – June 14th
Walk on Inisheer, Aran Islands – June 14th Inspirational Walk on Inisheer, Aran Islands, on Sunday, June 14th., 2015, to celebrate Saint Caomhan’s Pattern Day, La Fheile Chaomhain. This event is being organised Coisceim Anama and Doolin2Aran Ferries. Meeting point: Doolin Pier @ 09 30 Depart: Ferry to Inisheer...
Brigid’s Way Celtic Pilgrimage – June 27th to July 5th 2015
Brigid’s Way Celtic Pilgrimage – June 27th to July 5th 2015 Come and join us on Brigid´s Way this Summer, as we walk in celebration from the place of Brigid´s birth in Faughart, Dundalk to her monastery in Kildare. Below is the schedule for the full pilgrimage. You are...
St. Declan’s Day Walk – July 25th 2015
St. Declan’s Way – Pilgrim Paths Day Event – July 25th 2015 *** Click Here to Book Now *** On Saturday July 25th Knockmealdown Active will be organising a walk along a portion of St. Declan’s Way (the entirety of which runs from Ardmore, Co. Waterford to Cashel, Co. Tipperary...
St. Finbarr’s Community Walk – 8th & 9th August 2015
ST FINBARR’S PILGRIM WALK (community walk) Sat 8th- Sun 9th August 2015 Saturday: Leave Top of the Rock 9am. Walk to Kealkill via stone circle, arriving 5pm. Sunday: depart Kealkill 9am arriving 4pm Gougane Barra. Contact Mike Sullivan on 087 764 1420. _____________________ Also the following weekend: ST FINBARR’S...
St. Finbarr’s Contemplative Walk – 15th & 16th August 2015
ST FINBARR’S PILGRIM WALK (contemplative walk) Sat 15th- Sun 16th 2015 Saturday: Leave Top of the Rock 9am. Walk to Kealkill via Mealagh Community Centre where lunch will be served, arriving Kealkill 5pm. Cost €20 including bus transfer back to Drimoleague, lunch and cost of guide. Sunday: depart...
Rediscovering Ireland’s Medieval Pilgrim Paths – Lecture – August 24th 2015
Rediscovering Ireland’s Medieval Pilgrim Paths Lecture and slideshow by Irish Times writer and Chairman of Pilgrim Paths Ireland, John G O’Dwyer, based on his pilgrim journey from Slemish to Skellig Michael when researching his book Pilgrim Paths in Ireland. Venue: Cabragh Wetlands Centre Cost: Free Organiser: Cabragh Wetlands Trust...
Pilgrim and Miner Path to Glendalough – August 29th
Pilgrim and Miner Path to Glendalough – August 29th Event Details: An 11 km medium-difficulty walk along the ancient pilgrim path to Glendalough, passing through glorious landscape and the miners´ village. €5 for the bus to the starting point at Ballinagee. To make your walk into a pilgrimage, we...
Tochar Phadraig Summer Walk – August 29th
Tochar Phadraig Summer Walk Saturday 29th August 35k (22 miles) Departing at Abbey at 8.30 a.m Backup car provided. Registration Fee €10 Please make contact with office a few days beforehand. Later in the season: St Stephen’s Day Walk (11 miles) 17k departing Abbey at 11a.m For further information...
Brigid´s Way Along the Canal – August 30th
Brigid´s Way Along the Canal – August 30th Event Details A 16-20 km walk of enchantment and beauty in Kildare from Robertstown, along the canal to Donadea Forest Park. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Brigid´s Way and learn about the canal. Cars will be left in Donadea Forest...
St. Declan’s Way Walk – Stage 2 – September 12th 2015
St. Declan’s Way – Stage 2 – September 12th 2015 *** Click Here to Book Now *** On Saturday September 12th Knockmealdown Active will organise a walk along Stage 2 of St. Declan’s Way (the entirety of which runs from Ardmore, Co. Waterford to Cashel, Co. Tipperary over the Knockmealdown Mountains)....
Rath/Dysert Walk May 30th, 2015
Rath/Dysert Pilgrim Path Walk takes place on Saturday, May 30th., 2015 @ 13 30. Meeting point: Dysert O’Dea Castle, Corofin, County Clare. Parking: Use car park at the castle from 12 30- 13 00 Duration: 2.5 hours Distance: 5 km. Terrain: Easy – quiet country roads, a green road...
Clonmacnoise – Pilgrim Paths Day Events – April 4th 2015
Clonmacnoise – Pilgrim Paths Day Events – April 4th 2015 Pilgrim Walk or Cycle to Clonmacnoise from either of two starting points. Inter-denominational service at 3.00pm OPTION 1 Depart Ballycumber Village at 1.00pm by BICYCLE (24.5km) Further information from Offaly Heritage Office 057 93 46839 OPTION 2 Depart Clonbonny, Athlone...
Cosán na Naomh – Pilgrim Paths Day Event – April 4th 2015
Cosán na Naomh – Pilgrim Paths Day Event – April 4th 2015 Isolated by mountain and ocean, the weather-sculpted, lands beyond Dingle carry an inescapable feeling of regressing in time. This is particularly true of the ancient Cosán na Naomh penitential route that winds through ancient fields and fuchsia...
St. Declan’s Way – Pilgrim Paths Day Event – April 4th 2015
St. Declan’s Way – Pilgrim Paths Day Event – April 4th 2015 Join us on Saturday April 4th, Easter Saturday 2015 as we retrace the footsteps of St. Declan over the scenic Knockmealdown Mountains on the border of Tipperary and Waterford. St. Declan’s Way is an ancient pilgrimage route linking...
Turas Cholm Cille – Pilgrim Paths Day Event – April 4th 2015
Turas Cholm Cille – Pilgrim Paths Day Event – April 4th 2015 Genuinely unsanatised pilgrimage marked by pagan standing stones that were later Christianised and then adroitly knotted together to form the Stations of the Cross. Pilgrimage is traditionally conducted barefoot but this is not required for Pilgrim Paths...
Kilcommon Pilgrim Loop – Pilgrim Paths Day Event – April 4th 2015
Kilcommon Pilgrim Loop – Pilgrim Paths Day Event – April 4th 2015 Details: 2.pm. Sign in at new WindWalker Hub, Kilcommon Community Hall. Welcome and introduction to the new MYTHIC MAP EXHIBITION of KILCOMMON PILGRIM LOOP WALK by Fr. Dan Woods, P.P. The Mythic Map (see picture) is a mixed media...
Cnoc na dTobar – Pilgrim Paths Day Event – April 4th 2015
Cnoc na dTobar – Pilgrim Paths Day Event – April 4th 2015, (Transport provided) Walk: Cnoc na dTobar to Roads, Kells – Duration: 4.5 hours – Elevation: 690 metres – Distance 11.4 kilometres Contribution: €5.00 (Including transport, refreshments and a shower) Meeting place: Cahersiveen Marina office Time: 10.45am sharp,...
St. Kevin´s Road to Glendalough – Pilgrim Paths Day – Sat. April 4th 2015
St. Kevin´s Road to Glendalough – Pilgrim Paths Day – Sat. April 4th 2015 Overview. Weave your way with us along the St. Kevin´s Road to Glendalough, walking in the footsteps of our ancestors and connecting with the awe-inspiring beauty of Wicklow´s sacred landscape. As you meet new...
