News about St. Declan’s Way
St. Declan’s Way 2020 2020 is the year when the 104km long St. Declan’s Way Pilgrim Path from Cashel to Ardmore comes into its own. Last year saw the launch of its own website at www.stdeclansway.ie. which has proven tremendously successful. The path also now has its own Facebook Page, Twitter and Instagram…
St. Declan’s Way Packages Cahir House Hotel is offering packages for those looking to travel #StDeclansWay from #Cashel to #Ardmore. Contact [email protected] for further information or visit http://bit.ly/2ZgDMgC. From the Cahir House Hotel release: “We are delighted to announce our St. Declans Way guided walk packages. Saint Declan’s Way is…
2019 is the year when the 104km long St. Declan’s Way Pilgrim Path from Cashel to Ardmore (or Ardmore to Cashel, depending on which way you choose to approach it) is fully waymarked. 2018 marked the re-opening of the route – so things are really happening along this ancient Pilgrim…
There's huge interest in the Pilgrim Path due to the work put in by people like yourself and Michael. Sorry we couldn't make it the other night and thank you so much for your ongoing support for all the paths.
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.DATE FOR YOUR DIARY - Thursday February 6th - Chairman of Pilgrim Paths Ireland John G O'Dwyer (pictured) is one of the speakers at an event titled 'Pilgrimage 2020' taking place in the Bookworm Bookshop, Thurles at 7pm on Thursday, Feb 6. The evening will focus on the Spanish Camino and the Irish pilgrim paths. A reception and tasting session for local foods and drinks from Spain and Ireland will open the evening.
John G will then speak about his experiences while completing the Irish Pilgrim Path, the new Irish Pilgrim Passport and about St. Declan's Way which opens this year as a pilgrim route linking Cashel with Ardmore.
The second speaker will be Michael Walsh of the Camino Society who is one of Ireland’s most experienced Camino walkers. He will give advice for those wishing to start walking pilgrim routes and also speak of the new 'Celtic Camino', which combines walking in Ireland with Spain.
Admission is free. All welcome.
There has been a phenomenal response to the release of dates for St. Declan's Way 2020 just two days ago. A third of the places for all 5 stages are now booked, so if you wish to attend it would be better to book sooner rather than later. Don't say we didn't tell you. It looks like many of the stages won't be available to book after the preceding one has been walked. Places are limited due to logistics, when they are full we have to shut down booking unfortunately. Booking now at bit.ly/2HoqUyv.
Stages are approximately 20 km each, run on the second Saturday of the month and are as follows:
First Stage: April 11th – Cashel to Cahir (park in Cahir, bus to Cashel, walk to Cahir)
Second Stage: May 9th – Cahir to Goatenbridge (park in Goatenbridge, bus to Cahir, walk to Goatenbridge)
Third Stage: June 13th – Goatenbridge to Lismore (park in Lismore, bus to Goatenbridge, walk to Lismore). Note: this stage crosses the Knockmealdown Mountains and will require a certain level of fitness. All other stages are flat.
Fourth Stage: July 11th – Lismore to Aglish (park in Aglish, bus to Lismore, walk to Aglish).
Fifth Stage: August 8th – Aglish to Ardmore (park in Ardmore, bus to Aglish, walk to Ardmore).
The price for the event is €125 for all 5 stages or €30 per stage when booked individually.
Full details of the event and booking links are available at www.stdeclansway.ie/st-declans-way-2020/
If you know what it is about and just want to book you can do so at bit.ly/2HoqUyv.
Dates for the Five Stages of St. Declan's Way for 2020 have been released.
Stages are approximately 20 km each, run on the second Saturday of the month and are as follows:
First Stage: April 11th – Cashel to Cahir (park in Cahir, bus to Cashel, walk to Cahir)
Second Stage: May 9th – Cahir to Goatenbridge (park in Goatenbridge, bus to Cahir, walk to Goatenbridge)
Third Stage: June 13th – Goatenbridge to Lismore (park in Lismore, bus to Goatenbridge, walk to Lismore). Note: this stage crosses the Knockmealdown Mountains and will require a certain level of fitness. All other stages are flat.
Fourth Stage: July 11th – Lismore to Aglish (park in Aglish, bus to Lismore, walk to Aglish).
Fifth Stage: August 8th – Aglish to Ardmore (park in Ardmore, bus to Aglish, walk to Ardmore).
The price for the event is €125 for all 5 stages or €30 per stage when booked individually.
Full details of the event and booking links are available at www.stdeclansway.ie/st-declans-way-2020/
If you know what it is about and just want to book you can do so at bit.ly/2HoqUyv.
