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Remember, oh 20 something hours ago when i blogged about St. Paddy will this is the mountain in Co. Mayo (west of ireland)

Croagh Patrick is Mayo's most famous landmark, rising to 2510ft above sea level.

Croagh Patrick is now Ireland's mountain of pilgrimage (our holy mountain).
Many thousands climb 'the Reek' every year, following the path from Murrisk car park. On 'Reek Sunday' (the last Sunday in July), as many as 60,000 pilgrims climb to the summit in honour of our patron saint. (St. Patrick) Traditionally, the climb was made at night and barefoot, but night climbs are now discouraged for safety reasons.

In recent years it has become very popular for visitors to the area to climb or partially climb Croagh Patrick. With proper conditions it can be a most enjoyable and memorable experience.

Here are some photos i took of it (I have yet to climb it though-but one day i will)

One mans climb

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