Croagh Patrick pilgrimage returns to traditional one-day format

THE annual pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick is back to its traditional format this year.

Last year it was expanded to a month-long event to comply with Covid restrictions and ensure there were no crowds and social distancing could be complied with.

This year it returns to its traditional one-day format, with the Reek Sunday pilgrimage taking place on July 31.

Mass will be celebrated on the summit on the hour every hour from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The 10 a.m. Mass will be as Gaeilge.

Pilgrims can attend confessions on the summit from 7.30 a.m. to 2 p.m.