Pilgrim Paths in Ireland (Paperback)

John G. O'Dwyer

ISBN 10: 1848893159 / ISBN 13: 9781848893153

Published by Gill, Cork, 2017

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Paperback. In recent times the popularity of the Camino de Santiago has prompted renewed interest in pilgrim walks in Ireland. Increasing numbers now follow ancient Irish pilgrim paths to such holy places as Glencolumbkille, Croagh Patrick, Lough Derg and Glendalough. John G. O'Dwyer has walked - or, in the case of Clonmacnoise, cycled - the pilgrim trails of Ireland, from Slieve Mish in the northeast, where Christianity may have had its first dawning in Ireland, to Skellig Michael in the southwest, where the known world once ended. Each walk description has directions, the degree of difficulty, estimated time and a map. The paths are varied and suited to a range of abilities, from casual ramblers to committed walkers. In each route the author recounts his feelings and experiences, and describes the entertaining and insightful characters he meets along the way. Ireland's ancient network of sacred paths means there is no need to travel abroad to enjoy symbolic trails in the footsteps of generations past. John G. O'Dwyer has walked these pilgrim trails. His well-received guide is now updated with five additional journeys of homage, including Kerry's Cnoc na dTobar and Wicklow's St Declan's Way. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Pilgrim Paths in Ireland (Paperback)
• Publisher: Gill, Cork
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1848893159
• ISBN 13: 9781848893153
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

A guide to pilgrim walks in Ireland. Each walk includes clear directions, the degree of difficulty, estimated time and a map. The paths are varied and suit a range of abilities, from casual ramblers to committed walkers."The author recounts his feelings

About the Author

John G. O’Dwyer is a travel consultant from Thurles, Co. Tipperary who is a regular contributor to The Irish Times. A keen hillwalker and rock climber, he founded the Mid-Tipp Hillwalkers Club and has almost 30 years’ experience leading hillwalking and mountain-climbing groups in Ireland, the UK, Europe, and Africa.