Pilgrims from across Ireland and the world gathered in the thousands to scale the 765 metres up Croagh Patrick in Co. Mayo for the annual Reek Sunday pilgrimage last weekend. The theme for this year’s journey was ‘Christian Hope.’ This centuries-old tradition is celebrated on the last Sunday of July every year, inviting all to…
Reek Sunday sees thousands successfully scale to the summit of Croagh Patrick
Sunday 27th July 2025 Croagh Patrick Pilgrimage Reek Sunday, Murrisk Westport Co Mayo.
Climbers pause for a short break on their way up Croagh Patrick on Reek Sunday.
Photo Conor McKeown

