Gardaí say the number of people climbing Croagh Patrick in Co Mayo today was significantly lower than in previous years. The official pilgrimage was cancelled due to ongoing public health restrictions.
This evening, in a further indication of the reduced footfall, Mayo Mountain Rescue said it had no reports of any incidents during the course of the day. Val Dempsey, from Minane Bridge in Co Cork, was one of those who made the journey. He told RTÉ News how he has travelled to Croagh Patrick for the last 35 years, saying "summer wouldn't be summer, without a visit there on the last Sunday in July".
In place of hourly mass at the summit this year, the Catholic Archbishop of Tuam marked Reek Sunday at St Mary's Church in Westport. — RTÉ News July 26, 2020 In his homily, Dr Michael Neary spoke of the challenges and opportunities for the faithful, as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. He expressed hope that a change in perspective would bring people closer to their faith.
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