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The Archbishop of Tuam, Michael Neary, addresses pilgrims on top of Croagh Patrick as part of “spiritual” Reek Sunday in Mayo.
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View ArticlePHOTOS: Climbing Croagh Patrick on Reek Sunday
On this day every year, thousands of pilgrims scramble up the Reek. Photographer Sergey Sergeev set out to capture the climb.
View ArticleThree casualties from Croagh Patrick pilgrimage
An elderly woman, a teenage boy and a man received medical attention after attempting to climb the mountain as part of the annual Reek Sunday Pilgrimage.
View ArticleVIDEO: Here's how the Air Corps rescued a climber from Croagh Patrick
The Air Corp filmed the rescue at the weekend from the moment the helicopter took off for the mountain. Here’s what happened.
View ArticleGardaí warn pilgrims to be careful ahead of Croagh Patrick trek
An estimated 25,000 people will climb Croagh Patrick this Sunday.
View ArticleTwo people seriously injured during Croagh Patrick pilgrimage
One woman sustained a head injury and a man in his 50s had a suspected cardiac arrest.
View ArticleOpinion: Thousands of Irish people go on pilgrimage every year... but why?
The weekly mass-goer and interested agnostic can walk alongside the person who privately explores their spirituality.
View ArticleErosion of Croagh Patrick a major concern ahead of 'Reek Sunday' pilgrimage
Between 15,000 and 20,000 people are expected to climb ‘Ireland’s holiest mountain’ this Sunday…
View ArticleTwo people airlifted from Croagh Patrick as thousands make pilgrimage
Up to 30,000 people are estimated to be making the trek to the top.
View ArticleIreland's holiest mountain is crumbling - but that won't stop the barefoot...
20,000 people are expected on Croagh Patrick, with some likely to start their ascent in the early hours.
View ArticleHundreds ignore warning not to climb Croagh Patrick, ten get hypothermia
Between 15,000 and 20,000 people were expected to climb what’s regarded as the country’s holiest mountain this weekend.
View ArticleThree-year-old child treated for hypothermia on Croagh Patrick
Hundreds of people ignored warnings not to climb the mountain yesterday.
View Article11 spectacular views you can only get on the way up Croagh Patrick
Reek Sunday is here.
View ArticleThis lad having a sneaky smoke on Croagh Patrick sums up our feelings about...
When you try to be healthy but just say, feck it.
View ArticleThere'll be eleven masses on Croagh Patrick this weekend for Reek Sunday
A total of 25,000 people are expected to take part in the pilgrimage.
View ArticleMan suffers heart attack, and others sustain serious injuries, on way up...
Thousands are climbing the mountain this Reek Sunday.
View ArticleBarefoot pilgrims, 13 masses and 140 rescuers: Busy Reek Sunday climb up...
It’s estimated that between 15,000-25,000 people could take part.
View ArticleMan airlifted to hospital as thousands climb Croagh Patrick
Several other people were treated for medical issues on the mountain.
View ArticleEvent Guide: Heading out? Here's what is happening around the country this...
From mountains to scarecrows, there is no shortage of events taking place.
View ArticleMass and mountain rescuers: Thousands set to climb Croagh Patrick for Reek...
As many as 25,000 people are expected to make the climb up the Mayo mountain tomorrow.
View Article23 people injured as thousands climb Croagh Patrick for Reek Sunday
One person was evacuated by helicopter and brought to Castlebar Hospital.
View ArticlePeople warned to not climb Croagh Patrick as rescue attempts will take longer...
Reek Sunday has officially been cancelled but some people are still expected to attend.
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