Ancient Pilgrim Paths of Ireland in 2026 is offering guided and self-guided journeys for spiritual reflection, with major events scheduled around Easter (April 3–12) and the Irish Pilgrim Journey (June 13–20). Key routes include St. Declan’s Way, St. Kevin’s Way, and Cosán na Naomh, showcasing Ireland’s medieval heritage.
Pilgrim Paths Week (April 3rd–12th, 2026): An Easter festival with organised walks across Ireland.
- April 3 (Good Friday): Ascent of Cnoc na dTobar (Kerry) and potentially other mountain paths.
- April 4 (Holy Saturday): St. Kevin’s Way (Wicklow) and Brigid’s Way (Meath) guided walks.
- April 6 (Easter Monday): Tochar Phádraig Pilgrim Path (Mayo) guided walk.
Irish Pilgrim Journey (June 13th–20th, 2026): A guided 6-day journey offering the chance to obtain the Irish Pilgrim Passport stamps.
- June 13–14: St. Finbarr’s Pilgrim Path (Cork).
- June 15: Cnoc na dTobar (Kerry).
- June 16: Cosán na Naomh (Kerry).
- June 18: St. Kevin’s Way (Wicklow).
- June 20: Tóchar Phádráig (Mayo).
Other locations:
- St. Declan’s Way (Various Dates 2026): A 96km route from Cashel (Tipperary) to Ardmore (Waterford) with scheduled 6-stage guided walks.
- Brigid’s Way (Monthly in 2026): Monthly guided walks from Faughart to Kildare starting in March.
- Lough Derg (Donegal): Often called “St. Patrick’s Purgatory,” a site of medieval pilgrimage.
- Skellig Michael (Kerry): A monastic island, demanding in its, access.
- Croagh Patrick (Mayo): Ireland’s holy mountain.
Pilgrims can obtain a passport, similar to the Camino de Santiago, which is stamped at various locations along the routes. Pilgrim Paths of Ireland and Brigid’s Way provide booking information and schedules. The book Great Irish Pilgrim Journeys by John G. O’Dwyer offers insights into these trail
