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Travel/Guides/Walking
Book Details:
Price:
€9.99
Binding: pb
Pages: 80
Size: 246x189mm
ISBN-10 1-84717-198-2
ISBN-13 978-1-84717-198-6
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Croagh Patrick
A Place of Pilgrimage. A Place of Beauty
by Harry Hughes
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Set on the Atlantic shore in County Mayo, Croagh Patrick is known as Ireland’s Holy Mountain and attracts almost one hundred thousand pilgrims and visitors every year. In particular on Reek Sunday, the last Sunday in July, over twenty thousand people climb the mountain, some at night and some in their bare feet.
Harry Hughes’ book describes the pilgrimage and details the history, archaeology, ancient traditions and folklore associated with ‘The Reek’.
Wonderful photographs and illustrations capture the sheer beauty of the mountain and surrounding countryside, the devotion of the pilgrims, both historical and contemporary, the buildings and sacred artefacts associated with the peak and the spirit of one of Ireland’s most sacred places.
Extracts available: read some of this book now ...
Contents
Extract from Chapter Two: The History of Croagh Patrick
Praise for Croagh Patrick
'each busy chapter in this poignant book chronicles an essential tale that pits human frailty and determination against the steadfast power of nature mediated by our integral quest for the transcendent - that elusive world beyond the horizon' Mayo News
'wonderful potpourri of history and folklore, archaeology and etymology' Mayo News
'captures the mystical mystery of this imposing mountain' Mayo News
'a beautiful publication ... beautifully written and laid out' Western People
'makes a most interesting read, especially for those who have more than a passing interest in Croagh Patrick as a place of pilgrimage and a place of beauty' Western People
'absolutely packed with fact, myth, folklore and handed down stories about Croagh Patrick itself’
‘peppered with fantastic black and white and colour photographs, which depict the mountains and its pilgrims over the last 150 years' Western People
'the photography ... is picture perfect' Connaught Telegraph
'a beautifully illustrated publication' Connaught Telegraph
'New book captures the Reek’s spirit and beauty' Connaught Telegraph
'wonderful photographs and illustrations capture the sheer beauty and spirit of Croagh Patrick' Donegal People's Press
'[the author’s] enthusiasm and affection for Croagh Patrick come across in every page making this an enjoyable and informative read' Books Ireland
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