When
From: Sunday, 2 February 2025Where
Faughart Old Graveyard Hill of Faughart Dundalk Co. Louth
Pilgrimage Walk from The Hill of Faughart to Dundalk (8 miles) 10am-2.00pm
Join the Brigid of Faughart Festival for this year’s pilgrimage walk, where pilgrims are invited to walk the Day 1 route of the Brigid's Way Celtic Pilgrimage.
Starting at St.Brigid’s Holy Well on the Hill of Faughart, the route leads down to St.Brigid’s Shrine and ancient stones, then through Kilcurry and Toberona. It will finish by walking through the countryside of the Lisnawilly Estate to Brigid’s Stream in Dundalk. This route is the inaugural part of the 9 Day 9 Month Brigid’s Way Celtic Pilgrimage 2025.
There will be ritual including a Brigid Water Blessing, storytelling of her myths and legends and fascinating history of this wonderful part of Ireland's Ancient East.
Contribution: €25.00 - to go to the upkeep of Brigid's Way Pilgrimage & the Brigid of Faughart Festival
Preparations: Please bring a packed lunch and a water bottle. You will need a MODERATE level of fitness.
For Booking Details: www.brigidsway.ie
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