Ireland’s Pilgrim Paths
A Unique Look into Ireland’s History In response to the recent revival of interest in walking Ireland’s pilgrim paths, Pilgrim Paths Ireland are planning a host of big events for 2020. The first is Pilgrim Paths Week, an Eastertime festival celebrating Ireland’s pilgrim inheritance. Taking place from April 10 – 19, over the coming Easter period thousands will retrace their ancestral heritage as they take to Ireland’s ancient paths. These walking trails include Tochar Phadraig in Co Mayo, St Kevin’s Way in Co Wicklow, Scattery Island Pilgrim Path in Co Clare, Cosán na Naomh and Cnoc na dTobar in Co Kerry, St Finbarr’s Pilgrim Path in Co. Cork and Kilcommon Pilgrim Loop and St Declan’s Way in Co Tipperary. As well as a nationwide series of walks, Pilgrim Paths Ireland’s Eastertime festival will see guides from local communities lead these pilgrimages where return transport will be organised from the endpoint of the path. According to organisers, Pilgrim
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Paths Week provides a warm welcome for participants of all religious backgrounds and those without religious affiliations. It is planned as a unifying time emphasising Ireland’s common Christian heritage and is designed
to facilitate a deeper understanding of the country’s history. Organisers say every effort will be made to facilitate the participation of families, the less fit, and in so far as possible, those with special needs. Most of the walks will be single day events while a few will be multi-day outings. To find out more about National Pilgrim Paths Week and to see the full