Church on Mayo's holy mountain gets new doors ahead of pilgrimage

NEW doors have been hung on St. Patrick's Oratory, on the top of Croagh Patrick.

Fr. John Kenny, Adm., Westport, reported on the work being completed at the weekend on his social media.

He paid tribute to everyone involved in the project on the exposed summit ahead of next weekend's Garland Friday and Reek Sunday pilgrimages.

Fr. Kenny expressed thanks to John Cummins, the Guardian of the Reek, for organising all the logistics from Murrisk, and to the five volunteers involved in getting the works done - Anthony Corrigan, Brendan Conway, Michael Needham, John J. McDonnell and Damien Cummins. He extended thanks also to Raymond McHugh, Drumcree Joinery Ltd., and Chis Shield, Executive Helicopters.

Said Fr. Kenny: “It's a massive achievement, considering the long period of very unfavourable weather that made it so difficult to carry out this vital work at the Oratory. We are greatly indebted to all those who persevered in completing the task in time for the annual Reek Sunday Pilgrimage this July 28th on Ireland's holy mountain.

“God bless the work.”