Poor visibility for Croagh Patrick pilgrims

Pilgrims on the annual Croagh Patrick climb faced poor visibility and slippery conditions today with the summit shrouded in mist.

Poor visibility for Croagh Patrick pilgrims
Sun, 25 Jul, 2010 - 18:52

Pilgrims on the annual Croagh Patrick climb faced poor visibility and slippery conditions today with the summit shrouded in mist.

Thousands took part in the age-old Reek Sunday tradition in honour of St Patrick, who it is said fasted for 40 days on the Co Mayo mountain’s peak in 441AD.

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