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Welcome. Lough Derg is a place of #pilgrimage from ancient Christian times, still offering sustenance, support and refreshment for the spirit in changing times

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During this month of October Pope Francis has asked us to pray for a shared mission. #prayer #popefrancis #synod

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Our September calendar here at Lough Derg... 7 opportunities to join us on a One Day Retreat, or for those who wish to follow their own programme, one of our twice yearly Quiet Days on 13th September. Information on our website: loughderg.ie/1dayretreat loughderg.ie/quietday

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When he’s not ferrying pilgrims to and from Station Island, John Paul, our Head Skipper, hits the national headlines… this week for finding Mali who was lost on Árainn Mhór for the last two weeks. Well done John Paul!!! rte.ie/news/ulster/20…


Thanks to all who have sent words of appreciation after the celebration of Mass this morning on RTÉ. If you missed it, you can watch a recoding on the RTÉ Player: rte.ie/player/series/…

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All ready to go for our broadcast Mass now at 11am on @RTEOne

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Some people are lucky to have a long weekend… the perfect chance to take some time out! There’s nowhere better for that than Lough Derg, we have our One Day Retreat programme running on Sun & Mon. Admission €45 Concessions available Booking essential loughderg.ie/1dayretreat

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Pilgrims are back! Our schedule of One Day Retreats has recommenced. Selected dates: August - Tue20 | Sun25 | Mon26 | Sat31 September - Wed4 | Sat7 | Tue10 | Sat14 | Sun15 | Sat21 | Sun22 Admission €45 Concessions available Booking essential loughderg.ie/1dayretreat

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#Pilgrims to St Patrick’s Purgatory, Lough Derg @lough_derg @KillaloeDiocese


Join us for a guided walk along the Pilgrim Path on our Lakeshore Pilgrimage on Sunday 1st September 🚶🏻 More information and booking: loughderg.ie/lakeshorepilgr…

My Walk of the Week in the Irish Examiner today features the ancient pilgrim path to @lough_derg Co Doengal. One of Europe's foremost pilgrim paths in the Middle Ages, it attracted penitents from as far away as Hungary.

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After the completion of the Three Day Pilgrimage (last day to begin is Tuesday 13th) this month we return to our series of One Day Retreats. Saturday 17th, Tuesday 20th, Sunday 25th, Monday 26th & Saturday 31st. Booking essential: loughderg.ie/booking

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We were fortunate to have Connor Lynch, a Seminarian for @DMDiocese in the USA, spend 3 weeks with us on his summer placement from the Pontifical North American College in Rome where he studies for the Priesthood. Read Connor’s @lough_derg reflection: loughderg.ie/news/an-americ…

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The 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗟𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗗𝗲𝗿𝗴 continues until mid August. Pilgrims can arrive any day up to and including Tues 13th Aug to begin their pilgrimage. Boats to cross over to Station Island run each day between 11am & 3pm. loughderg.ie/3daypilgrimage

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1 Jan, 24 July, 16 Dec: St Da Beóc. Abbot of Termonn/@lough_derg, #Donegal. Disciple of St Patrick responsible for St Patrick's Purgatory on Station Island. Son of Welsh king (J Healy)? Several places in area named; St Dabheoc’s Chair, Seedavoc, Seavadog Mt, St Dabheoc's Island.

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Read Fr John Harris' @irishdominicans full piece about his recent Pilgrimage to Lough Derg published in @IrishCathNews on our website: loughderg.ie/news/the-diffe…

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A gentle reminder that 1️⃣ month from today (Tuesday 13th August) is the final day to begin the Three Day Pilgrimage for 2024. #loughdergpilgrimage #stationisland #sanctuaryofsaintpatrick #threedaypilgrimage

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We are delighted to offer an opportunity for a four night, full-board retreat at Lough Derg. Facilitated by Eoin Madigan, this retreat focusses on the theme "to whom shall we go?" Some places still remaining for this retreat. To book, send us a DM or email mark@loughderg.org

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During the Three Day Pilgrimage season, boats run each day between 11am and 3pm for pilgrims to make the short 10 minute journey across to Station Island. The last day to begin the Three Day Pilgrimage for 2024 is Tuesday 13th August. loughderg.ie/booking

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A reminder that we are recruiting for the post of Pastoral Programmes Co-ordinator. Maybe you, or someone you know would be a great person for this key leadership role in delivering the mission, vision & values of Lough Derg. Closing date Friday 5th July @ 12noon.

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Thanks to @irishdominicans Fr. John Harris OP, who wrote a lovely reflection on his recent Three Day Pilgrimage. Read it in full in this week's @IrishCathNews

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