Croagh Patrick

Question 1

Where is it located

Answer 1

Near the town of Westport, Co. Mayo

Question 2

What is it also known as

Answer 2

The Reek

Question 3

Why is it a significant place

Answer 3

St. Patrick spent 40 days and nights there praying, fasting and reflecting there

Question 4

How many pilgrims go on Reek Sunday

Answer 4

25,000

Question 5

When is Reek Sunday

Answer 5

Last Sunday in July

Question 6

First stop:

Answer 6

Statue of St. Patrick where pilgrims will stop if they can’t go further

Question 7

Do they wear shoes when they do this

Answer 7

No

Question 8

First station

Answer 8

At the base of the mountain where pilgrims walk around a mound of stones 7 times, saying 7 our fathers, 7 hail marys and 1 creed

Question 9

2nd station

Answer 9

At the summit pilgrims will first kneel and repeat station 1. Next they walk around the chapel where mass is held and afterwards say 15 our fathers and hail marys. Lastly, they must walk around Patricks bed repeating station 1.

Question 10

3rd station

Answer 10

At Roilig Mhuire they walk around the mound of stones while repeating station 1 and finally walking around the whole thing while praying.