July 2026

The 2026 Reek Sunday Pilgrimage will take place on Sunday 26th July.

Father John Kenny, the Administrator of Westport Parish, has chosen this year’s theme:”Road Safety” and asked all Irish road users to pray for this.

A version of the prayer will be available in Irish language:” Éirigh liom, a Dhia, Fan liom i rith an lae, Sa bhaile agus ar gach turas, Ná lig dom dul ar strae. Áiméan“.

Garland Friday 24th July

On Garland Friday a Mass will begin the 2026 Pilgrimage at 10 am held on the summit of the Holy Mountain. There will also be a Mass at 7.30 pm at Murrisk Community Café on Croagh Patrick’s carpark.

Reek Saturday 25th July

The annual full Tochár Phádraig will begin at Ballintubber Abbey at 8.15 am. Archbishop Francis Duffy of Tuam will celebrate Mass at 6.30 pm in Saint Mary Church in Westport..

Reek Sunday 26th July

Masses will be celebrated from 8.00 am, 9.00 am, 10.00 am, 11.00 am, 12.00 noon, 1.00 pm and 2.00 pm in the old church on the top of Croagh Patrick, the Holy Mountain.

Pilgrims can continuously confess on the summit from 7.30 am to 2.00 pm.

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There are three pilgrimage stations on the way to the summit of Croagh Patrick:

First Station (Leacht Benáin): Base of the Mountain

• Walk seven times around the mound of stones saying 7 Our Fathers, 7 Hail Marys, 1 Creed.

Second Station: The Summit

• Kneel and say: 7 Our Fathers, 7 Hail Marys, 1 Creed
• Pray near the chapel for the Pope's intentions.
• Walk 15 times around the chapel while saying 15 Our Fathers, 15 Hail Marys
• Walk seven times around Leaba Phádraig (Patrick's Bed), saying 7 Our Fathers, 7 Hail Marys, and 1 Creed.

Third Station: Roilig Mhuire

• Walk seven times around each mound of stones, saying 7 Our Fathers, 7 Hail Marys, and 1 Creed.
• Walk seven times around the whole enclosure of Roilig Mhuire praying.

Pilgrims must be prepared and remember that this is a very challenging ascent.

They must dress appropriately, wear proper footwear and walking sticks, and bring snacks and drinks.

They must also be responsible for themselves and others and remember that ascent is the climbing of the Holy Mountain.

It is essential to adhere to the Leave No Trace principles.