Thousands descend on Croagh Patrick

30,000 people are expected to climb Croagh Patrick today as part of the annual pilgrimage to the mountain.

Thousands descend on Croagh Patrick
Sun, 25 Jul, 2004 - 11:21

30,000 people are expected to climb Croagh Patrick today as part of the annual pilgrimage to the mountain.

The Archbishop of Tuam Michael Neary celebrated mass in the Oratory at the summit of Ireland's highest peak at 10.30am.

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