Croagh Patrick People Climb The Mountain For Reek Sunday

It is celebrated on the last Sunday of July and has returned for the first time since 2019. It is held in honor of St. Patrick who is said to have spent 40 days and 40 nights fasting on the summit of Croagh Patrick in 441 AD. Speaking to Irish broadcaster RTÉ, Tuam Archbishop Francis Duffy said the return to the Ric on Sunday, after a two-year break due to the Covid-19 pandemic, was a “very significant development”. Local priest Fr Charlie McDonnell added that more people took part this year than he expected.

title: “Croagh Patrick People Climb The Mountain For Reek Sunday " ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-28” author: “Sonja Haney”

It is celebrated on the last Sunday of July and has returned for the first time since 2019. It is held in honor of St. Patrick who is said to have spent 40 days and 40 nights fasting on the summit of Croagh Patrick in 441 AD. Speaking to Irish broadcaster RTÉ, Tuam Archbishop Francis Duffy said the return to the Ric on Sunday, after a two-year break due to the Covid-19 pandemic, was a “very significant development”. Local priest Fr Charlie McDonnell added that more people took part this year than he expected.