Elderly man dies following fall at Croagh Patrick
An elderly man has died following a fall at Croagh Patrick. The victim, a 79-year-old male, was named as Pat O’Mahony, who was living in nearby Westport. It is understood that he fell while walking …
An elderly man has died following a fall at Croagh Patrick. The victim, a 79-year-old male, was named as Pat O’Mahony, who was living in nearby Westport. It is understood that he fell while walking …
A woman was airlifted to hospital over the weekend following a fall on Croagh Patrick. It is understood that the woman was rescued by Irish Coast Guard helicopter 118 following the incident which occurred at approximately …
The yearly pilgrimage up Croagh Patrick in Co. Mayo has been canceled due to Covid-19. The event was due to take place on July 26. This is the latest high-profile event canceled in Ireland due …
An estimated 20,000 people have gathered at Croagh Patrick for the annual pilgrimage up the holy mountain, where an hourly mass is held at the summit until 2pm. The last Sunday in July traditionally marks …
Over 5,000 people took part in the annual Croagh Patrick climb yesterday in Co. Mayo. All went went with the patrons getting a pleasant day weather-wise to make the climb, but sadly one of them, …
About 5,000 people took part in the annual pilgrimage up Croagh Patrick this morning. The event, commonly known as Reek Sunday, culminates with the celebration of mass at the summit of the 760m high hill. …
A woman and two female teenagers had to be airlifted out of Croagh Patrick last night, after the trio lost their way in the dark. It is understood a rescue helicopter was launched, and the …
Galway man John Tobin has cerebral palsy, but that didn’t stop him for one minute in reaching the top of Croagh Patrick. John became the first person to climb Croagh Patrick in a wheelchair, with …
The mighty, 700ft high Mayo peak has taken its toll today, as a penitent has suffered a suspected heart attack while walking up the mountain, and had to be rushed to hospital. Over 25,000 people …
Around 25,000 pilgrims are today climbing up Croagh Patrick in Co. Mayo, as part of the Reek Sunday pilgrimage tradition. Authorities are advising all those penitents to exercise caution, particularly those who walk barefoot. The …
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