Modern-day pilgrims are rediscovering our ancient pathways

The pilgrim paths of Ireland are once again echoing to pilgrim footfall as a new imitative offers a chance for Irish people and overseas visitors to rediscover their pilgrim inheritance.

Until recently, few modern-day pilgrims considered Ireland’s sacred trails an alternate to the hugely popular Spanish Camino.

This remained true despite strong evidence that substantial numbers of medieval penitents journeyed to Lough Derg, Mount Brandon, Glendalough, Skellig Michael and Croagh Patrick.