And now some pilgrims are opting to begin the traditional climb of the Mayo mountain earlier so that they avoid a clash with the All-Ireland Football final between Donegal and Kerry at 3.30pm.

Jul 6, 2025 · As the clergy in Ireland ages, it has become difficult to source priests able to climb Co Mayo’s Croagh Patrick to celebrate Reek Sunday.

3 days ago · And now some pilgrims are opting to begin the traditional climb of the Mayo mountain earlier so that they avoid a clash with the All-Ireland Football final between Donegal and Kerry at 3.30pm.

3 days ago · Come rain, hail, or shine on Sunday, thousands of people will take to one of Ireland’s most well-known mountains to undertake the annual pilgrimage known as the Reek.

Nov 28, 2024 · All pilgrims should heed the instructions of the Mountain Rescue Teams, Order of Malta and An Gárda Síochána at all times.

8 hours ago · Part of this is explained by more people climbing the Holy M ountain throughout the year and not just on Reek Sunday. There was a surge in the morning as pilgrims wanted to be back in time to watch the All-Ireland Final.

Jul 21, 2025 · This year’s Reek Sunday falls on 27 July, and thousands of pilgrims of all ages – from across the island and from abroad – are expected to scale the 765 metres (2,520ft) of Ireland’s ‘Holy Mountain’, Croagh Patrick, just outside …

Jul 8, 2024 · Reek Sunday falls on 28 July, when thousands of pilgrims are expected to scale Croagh Patrick (2,510ft/765m), Ireland’s Holy Mountain, to pray and to participate on the summit in the Sacraments of Reconciliation (Confession) and of the Eucharist.

3 days ago · Saturday, July 26, 2025 8 priests respond to Reek Sunday callout as some opt for earlier climb due to All-Ireland clash EIGHT PRIESTS HAVE responded to a callout to help administer sacraments at the top of Croagh Patrick on Reek Sunday.

During Reek Weekend in July, pilgrims pack into the small chapel for Mass. Priests from nearby are on hand for Mass and confessions at the top all weekend, and the local archbishop and the apostolic nuncio also make the climb to the top for Sunday Mass.