Reek Sunday

qrrgprgua

Just a reminder that this weekend is Reek Sunday.

Onesimus

Reek Sunday?

Redlimo

Sunday for climbing Croagh Patrick a.k.a "the Reek"!

Onesimus

Where is Croagh patrick then?

Redlimo

Seriously, you don't know? I'm guessing you're not from the West then! It's just outside Westport in Co. Mayo, maybe 10-15 minutes drive. If you're anyway reasonably fit it's a good hike. Lots of info and images on the Google machine...

Onesimus

No I have never known. And you are right. I am not from the west coast.

I would love to do it but financial commitments keep me grounded at the moment.

St.Patrick pray for us.

Redlimo

That's a pity, I've done it every year bar one since I was 7, just not always on actual Reek Sunday. If you get a chance, do it, best views ever! There's a lovely community atmosphere on the mountain always too, you'll love it.

qrrgprgua

Croagh Patrick, St Patrick's Oratory
Annual Reek Sunday pilgrimage last Sunday of July. Masses: On the summit every half hour from 8.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Galwayguy35

I'll be climbing on Sunday.
Thought the crowds were a bit smaller last year compared to previous years though.

O.A.P

I hope to do it tommorow if its not lashing rain, with my son and brother. We have never done it before and I can see the mountain from my farm.
I can even see the path up on a fine day.

Stuck Cone

Y kriztians do dis?

O.A.P

Stuck Cone wrote: »

Y kriztians do dis?

Its something I should have done years ago and I can not explain why.
That mountain has been a part of home for all my life even though its more than 30 miles away.
In winter its a good sign of weather for us, if its white on top for over a week then we will get it too.
I can remember my father climbing it at night time three years in a row in the seventys and all the talk about how hard it was afterwards.
So I have decided to see for myself this time.

totus tuus

3 generations of my family climbed it a few years ago, I hope to do it again sometime - when I get fitter!

qrrgprgua

if you are going to Climb. Tomorrow is a good day. At least plenty of help at hand if you get into difficulty.

Just remember to bring a hiking pole (or 2), chocolate, drink, waterproof coat and phone.

Best time to start is 6am as there is lots of parking still below.

Galwayguy35

qrrgprgua wrote: »

if you are going to Climb. Tomorrow is a good day. At least plenty of help at hand if you get into difficulty.

Just remember to bring a hiking pole (or 2), chocolate, drink, waterproof coat and phone.

Best time to start is 6am as there is lots of parking still below.

I never wear a coat climbing it, you would be sweating in no time.

qrrgprgua

Galwayguy35 wrote: »

I never wear a coat climbing it, you would be sweating in no time.

Use Layers.. You should always bring a waterproof coat. I bring a backpack and if we are lucky enough to get sun I just put the coat away.

Croagh patrick and many Irish mountains can be deceiving. A lot of people go climbing and don't know the risks. 2 years ago a Girl got hypothermia.

Always go prepared. Those who attempt it without hiking shoes, without a hiking pole, without proper clothing, are usually some of the people that end up in difficulty.

Galwayguy35

qrrgprgua wrote: »

Use Layers.. You should always bring a waterproof coat. I bring a backpack and if we are lucky enough to get sun I just put the coat away.

Croagh patrick any many Irish mountains can be deceiving. A lot of people go climbing and don't know the risks. 2 years ago a Girl got hypothermia.

Always go prepared. Those who attempt it without hiking shoes, without a hiking pole, without proper clothing, are usually some of the people that end up in difficulty.

I always go up in a t shirt and jeans, have a change of clothes in the car for when I get down.
I agree with you about the shoes though, I see some people climbing in very flimsy footware, it can easily lead to a fall or a broken toe especially on the rocks during the last section of the climb.

What time is Archbishops Neary's and Brown's Mass at tomorrow?

I'll be arriving at around 8, and heard that the archbishops will be going up at 7, or am i wrong?

qrrgprgua

Liv Attractive Pedestrian wrote: »

What time is Archbishops Neary's and Brown's Mass at tomorrow?

I'll be arriving at around 8, and heard that the archbishops will be going up at 7, or am i wrong?

Yes I think that's about right.

totus tuus

Hope those who are climbing the 'reek' have a safe climb, and blessed experience!

Galwayguy35

Yes it was a nice day for the climb, no rain and some sunshine.

qrrgprgua

Galwayguy35 wrote: »

Yes it was a nice day for the climb, no rain and some sunshine.

Yes, it was a great day, best weather to climb the reek.

I saw a lot of pro-life campaigners below. A lot more than other years .

fryup

is climbing croagh patrick on reek sunday a "catholic only" event??

Galwayguy35

fryup wrote: »

is climbing croagh patrick on reek sunday a "catholic only" event??

No not at all, people climb for lots of different reasons and you see many different nationalities making the climb.

saa

Galwayguy35 wrote: »

No not at all, people climb for lots of different reasons and you see many different nationalities making the climb.

Lots of Catholics in Ireland now of different nationalities but yeah I'm not Catholic or part of any organised religion but I went with my local church for the climb as I don't drive was a really open/relaxed kind of event.

qrrgprgua

Just out of curiosity last night on the news.. Croagh Patrick usually makes a slot. But it was just a 15 second mention. Where as the Quinn thing got great coverage.

I remember for many years RTE going up to the top to film, while yesterday they only showed archived footage.

Not that there actually was much to report.. Just that they always did report the event while this year they didn't even turn up.

Alice1

qrrgprgua wrote: »

Just out of curiosity last night on the news.. Croagh Patrick usually makes a slot. But it was just a 15 second mention. Where as the Quinn thing got great coverage.

I remember for many years RTE going up to the top to film, while yesterday they only showed archived footage.

Not that there actually was much to report.. Just that they always did report the event while this year they didn't even turn up.

Yes, I remember that too. There was always a mention - used to be more than 15 seconds too.

I have never climbed the Reek but would love to do it some day - my brothers climbed for years. Don't think any of them managed it this year.

qrrgprgua

Alice1 wrote: »

Yes, I remember that too. There was always a mention - used to be more than 15 seconds too.

I have never climbed the Reek but would love to do it some day - my brothers climbed for years. Don't think any of them managed it this year.

Do it next year.. Its only a 4km Climb. There is a great Buzz on the Day.

Mars Bar

I can't believe my distant cousin Papal Nuncio Archbishop Charles Brown managed to climb the reek before I did!

I wouldn't be doing it for religious reasons, I'd just like to test my fitness and see how tough it is. What's the view like from the top?

Galwayguy35

Mars Bar wrote: »

I can't believe my distant cousin Papal Nuncio Archbishop Charles Brown managed to climb the reek before I did!

I wouldn't be doing it for religious reasons, I'd just like to test my fitness and see how tough it is. What's the view like from the top?

On a nice sunny day there is a lovely view from the top.

bonniebede

qrrgprgua wrote: »

Use Layers.. You should always bring a waterproof coat. I bring a backpack and if we are lucky enough to get sun I just put the coat away.

Croagh patrick and many Irish mountains can be deceiving. A lot of people go climbing and don't know the risks. 2 years ago a Girl got hypothermia.

Always go prepared. Those who attempt it without hiking shoes, without a hiking pole, without proper clothing, are usually some of the people that end up in difficulty.

isn't it traditional to do it bare foot?

qrrgprgua

bonniebede wrote: »

isn't it traditional to do it bare foot?

No its not. Its traditional to climb it on the last Sunday of July.

Alice1

bonniebede wrote: »

isn't it traditional to do it bare foot?

Yes Bonniebede, some people used to do it barefoot, however, that custom seems to have died out. There was also a tradition of doing the climb at night, however, that too has been stopped due to safety concerns.

bonniebede

Alice1 wrote: »

Yes Bonniebede, some people used to do it barefoot, however, that custom seems to have died out. There was also a tradition of doing the climb at night, however, that too has been stopped due to safety concerns.

oh. first time i climbed it we did it barefoot.