{"id":5014,"date":"2019-07-25T08:55:25","date_gmt":"2019-07-25T08:55:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/overinireland.com\/?p=5014"},"modified":"2019-10-10T02:20:15","modified_gmt":"2019-10-10T02:20:15","slug":"best-pilgrimages-ireland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/overinireland.com\/best-pilgrimages-ireland\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Best Pilgrimages in Ireland"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

With a designated National Pilgrim Paths Day, over 3,000 holy wells and a Pilgrim passport, Ireland is undoubtedly a spiritual land with lots of places to see<\/a><\/strong> and do<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The number\nof Irish saints exceeds 150 and, most of them take the place of honour each\nyear. Thousands of Christian and Pagan pilgrims withdraw themselves from the\nworld to take on a fundamental journey with divine significance. Celebrations,\nworshipping, gatherings, penitence and masses occur on feast days. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pack up your walking boots and raining gear to commemorate your cherished saint. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To help you out, Over in Ireland<\/a> has compiled a list of 10 of the greatest pilgrimages in 10 counties of Ireland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#1  St Kevin\u2019s Way, Co Wicklow<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Who is St Kevin?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This Irish Saint was the first head of monastery in Glendalough in the 6th<\/sup> century. Following orders and guided by an angel, he left his devotees to live recluse in a cave for seven years, known as ST Kevin\u2019s Bed. His disciples\u2019 fascination led them to build \u2018Kevin\u2019s cell\u2019 nearby his new shelter: the monastic settlement took place. By 540, his name is firmly established and disciples travel from far to seek his counseling and assistance. He spent the remaining of his life worshipping, fasting and sharing his knowledge. He died at the age of 130-year-old and was canonised the 9th<\/sup> of December 1903 by Pope Pius X. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Pilgrimage <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Starting point: Hollywood<\/a> or Valleymount<\/a> (quieter), convergence of both routes at Ballinagee Bridge<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A walk through\nthe scenic countryside where the founder of Glendalough\u2019 Monastery spent most\nof his life. Climb the astounding Wicklow Gap, the uppermost stage of the\njourney; pass through hills, flagstones, forests and valleys until you reach\nthe spectacular sacred site. The remaining structures mainly dates back to the 11th<\/sup>\n\/12th<\/sup> century. Kevin\u2019s bed view is enchanting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n Feast Day: June 3rd\n <\/td>\n Distance: 30km\/ 18.6 miles\n <\/td>\n Difficulty: Easy to Moderate\n <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n

#2  St Finbarr\u2019s Way, Co Cork<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
  
 
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