First of two parts. “Climb holy men, to the top of the mountain to the west of the sun in order to bless the people of Ireland.” – Book of Armagh, 9th century ad. This is the stat… ...

Last Sunday was 'Reek Sunday' the day when pilgrims traditionally ascend Croagh Patrick to pray. GEMMA O'DOHERTY finds that penitence is booming in these boom times too.

Climbing St. Patrick's mountain in IrelandClimbers on the slopes of Croagh Patrick in County Mayo, Ireland. Every year, pilgrims and tourists from around the world climb the holy mountain where St ...

One of Ireland and Mayo’s most famous landmarks, Croagh Patrick (sometimes referred to as the holiest mountain in Ireland) is located just outside of the beautiful and vibrant town of Westport ...

Croagh Patrick is the fourth-highest mountain in the province of Connacht and is considered a difficult climb, so those climbing it should be prepared. H/T: Discover Ireland ...

The tradition of climbing the 2,015 feet-high holy mountain on the last Sunday in July stretches back to 441AD when St Patrick reputedly fasted on the summit for 40 days and 40 nights.

Eleven people suffer minor leg injuries and hypothermia while attempting to climb Ireland's holy mountain Croagh Patrick, despite the annual pilgrimage being cancelled due to bad weather.

‘Sacred place’ Speaking at 12 noon Mass in St Mary’s Church in Westport on Sunday, Fr King observed: “Croagh Patrick is our holy mountain. It is a sacred place.

THREE year old girl was amongst 12 pilgrims who had to be rescued off Croagh Patrick in gale force weather winds, despite warnings issued not to climb.

Hundreds of people are climbing Ireland's holy mountain, Croagh Patrick, despite the annual pilgrimage being cancelled for safety reasons. Up to 30,000 pilgrims traditionally climb the County Mayo ...

It was then that Saint Patrick reputedly fasted on the summit for 40 days and 40 nights, following the example of Jesus Christ and Moses. More than 100,000 people visit the mountain every year.