Richard Scriven: We can add new meaning to old routes through pilgrimage

Thousands of Irish people are undertaking pilgrimages for religious or spiritual reasons, for charitable causes, or to mark milestones

Sisters Julia and Noreen Lucey visit ‘The City’ of Shone pilgrimage site near Rathmore, Co Kerry. Pilgrims visit the site on May 1, to 'do the rounds' and collect water from the sacred well. ‘The City’ or Cathair Crobh Dearg, is located on the northern slopes of the Paps of Anú.‘The City’ refers to the locations role as a cathair — ring-fort. It is thought to be one of the oldest Christian pilgrimage sites in Ireland. Picture: Valerie O'Sullivan

Walking the Camino de Santiago is among the new year’s resolutions that have been mentioned to me. 

Perhaps it is on your list, or you have already completed the route. You probably know several people who have.