Pilgrim Paths in Ireland: A Guide

In recent times the popularity of the Camino de Santiago has prompted renewed interest in pilgrim walks in Ireland. Increasing numbers now follow ancient Irish pilgrim paths to such holy places as Glencolumbkille, Croagh Patrick, Lough Derg and Glendalough.

John G. O’Dwyer has walked – or, in the case of Clonmacnoise, cycled – the pilgrim trails of Ireland, from Slieve Mish in the northeast, where Christianity may have had its first dawning in Ireland, to Skellig Michael in the southwest, where the known world once ended. Each walk has directions, the degree of difficulty, estimated time and a map. His well-received guide is now updated with five additional journeys of homage, including Kerry’s Cnoc na dTobar and Wicklow’s Rian Bó Phádraig. The author recounts his feelings and experiences, and describes the entertaining and insightful characters he meets along the way. For more Irish walking guides, see: www.collinspress.ie