Invitation: Mini-Pilgrimage on Achill, 20 July 2025

 



Mini-Pilgrimage on Achill, Sunday 20 July

Starting in St Thomas's Church, Dugort at 3pm (or for parking, meet at the Strand Hotel at 2.30pm - see below). 

For details and to book, please see here:

https://tlk.ie/mini-pilgrimage-on-achill-20th-july-2025/


‘This ‘mini-pilgrimage’ will give insight into the beautiful island of Achill, its spiritual sites and heritage, and in particular the Dugort and ‘Colony’ side of the island.   It will include moments of gentle prayer and reflection in the great outdoors – beneath the mountain, on the road, and by the shore.   The simple provision of companionship and victuals will offer, we hope, nourishment of body, mind and spirit.   This occasion is for those of any faith or none.’  

Outline for the afternoon:

2.30pm – Meet at The Strand Hotel carpark – Eircode F28 NY97

2.45pm – Short Walk to St Thomas’ Church, Dugort

3pm – Gathering, with Compline.

Churchyard – Walk and Talk and ‘Circling Prayers’

Congregate at the Colony

Comfort and Hospitality Stop – at the old schoolhouse (St Thomas’ Hall)

Seascape and Descent to the Shore

6pm – Farewell Blessing

 

Footnotes: 

We kindly request that all attendees register for this event, to accurately determine the number of participants.

The pleasure of this event will involve spending the afternoon with all who choose to attend.

There will be no charge for this event however please feel free to leave a donation at the church to cover costs by the parish

There is limited car parking at the church. Alternative parking is available at the Strand Hotel – Please Park down by the wall nearest the beach

Please allow 15 minutes to walk to the church

Nearest facilities – if of interest:

An Dún (Dugort, Achill Island – F28 TW83) offer Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch.

4pm – 9pm: Refreshments and Food are available at the Strand Hotel if you so wish to partake – after the event.

The beach and the sand dunes if bringing a picnic.

 

Valerie Raitt

Email:  spiritualtourism@tlk.ie   Phone:  087 2276868

Diocesan Co-Ordinator for Spiritual Tourism & Pilgrimage

CoI Diocese of Tuam, Limerick & Killaloe




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