Pilgrims prepare to climb Croagh Patrick

Thousands of people are today climbing Mayo's holy mountain, Croagh Patrick, for the annual national pilgrimage.

Sun, 29 Jul, 2001 - 14:47

Thousands of people are today climbing Mayo's holy mountain, Croagh Patrick, for the annual national pilgrimage.

An estimated 25,000 worshippers are expected to a make the climb up the slopes to the summit today.

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