Tuesday, May 21, 2013

DYC Tóchar Walk – 2nd Leg

On Saturday March 9th a great group of happy and hardy young students braved the cold conditions of the March winds to do the second leg of the Tóchar Phádraic.  Fr. Pat Farragher celebrated Mass for the group in the traditional Mass Rock location at Bohea en-route to the base of the Reek from Aughagower. [...]

Diocesan Youth Council – Tochar Phádraic Pilgrimage Walk

January 27, 2013 by Editor  
Filed under Ballintubber Abbey, News

Congrats to over 100 people who braved the elements of a cold and wet January day on Saturday the 26th to walk the first half of the Tóchar from Ballintubber to Aughagower.  Well done to Trish O’Brien, Diocesan Youth Officer for organising and co-ordination the event.  The second let will be held in early Spring.  [...]

Tóchar Phádraig Pilgrim Walk

May 10, 2012 by Editor  
Filed under Ballintubber Abbey, News

Tochar Phádraig Pilgrim Walk
A unique Pilgrim Journey with a difference.
To walk in the footsteps of St Patrick along the once royal Chariot Road
To be challenged by the 22 miles that was the Pilgrim Path down through the ages.
To absorb the rich heritage that is embodied at every turn along the way.
To have the spirits raised [...]

Annual Passion Play in Ballintubber Abbey

March 25, 2012 by Editor  
Filed under Ballintubber Abbey, Pilgrim Places

A Moving Experience”  Enter into the drama of Holy Week by experiencing the Passion Play in Ballintubber Abbey Grounds on Mon 2nd , Tues 3rd  & Weds 4th  April 2012 at 9.00pm.  The drama lasts for one hour.  It is a worthwhile way to commence Holy Week.