National Novena to mark 50th anniversary of Knock Basilica

Knock Basilica will host the annual Novena. Picture: Sinead Mallee

Three weeks on from ending their 75-year wait for All-Ireland senior football glory, the celebrations in Mayo show no sign of ending anytime soon.

Knock Basilica will mark its 50th anniversary this week, hosting the annual Knock National Novena from Thursday, with pilgrims flocking to the shrine from across the country for the nine-day event.