Lough Derg Pilgrimage

Greater Ballinasloe Pilgrims with Elphin Diocesan Pilgrim Group on Station Island, Lough Derg, June 2019.

After a break of two years owing to the Covid 19 pandemic the next CREIDEAMH Greater Ballinalsoe annual three-day pilgrimage to Lough Derg will take place from Friday 24th June to Sunday 26th June 2022.

As well as praying for our personal intentions and world peace we will invoke God’s blessing on our families, communities, parishes and dioceses.

Persons interested in finding out more and /or participating  are encouraged to forward their names, email addresses and  / 0r  mobile numbers to John Coughlan 086 8600987 / johnacoughlan1@gmail.com .

Bus arrangements (for those interested in travelling by bus) will be communicated nearer the time. We expect to leave Ballinasloe on Friday 24th June c. 8 15 am and to return to Ballinasloe on Sunday 26th June c. 3.15 pm.

At this time we know the cost of the pilgrimage less travel costs to be €80.00.
Transportation costs will be influenced by the cost of feul nearer the time.

A brief stop in Pettigo, Co Donegal shall also be integrated into our itinerary.

For more information on the Lough Derg three-day pilgrimage please click here

Newcomers especially welcome. This is a unique pilgrimage experience and all who undertake it are assured of support and encouragement.

Updated: 1st April 2022