Reek Sunday cancelled !

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The traditional “Reek Sunday” has been cancelled for first time in living memory because of the bad weather conditions yesterday morning at 4.45am.

Pilgrims were advised not to attempt to climb the Holy Mountain by rescue teams, Garda and Air Corp.

Strong winds, heavy rain overnight and thick fog in early morning left the pilgrim path slippy and unstable in places.

Some medical stations and the glass panels of the oratory on the Croagh Patrick’s summit were blown out by the gusty winds.

Also conditions were impossible for Air Corps helicopter flights.

Masses were moved to St Patrick’s Church in Lecanvey.

Posted on Mon, 27 July 2015 07:39:49

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