Welcome to Lough Derg

A unique place of peace and tranquility that can offer you peace and quiet from the stresses, hustle and bustle of everyday, modern life. Lough Derg is one of Ireland’s oldest Spiritual Pilgrimages and is located on a Co. Donegal Island, close to the village of Pettigo. Be one of the thousands of visitors to experience this place of sanctuary during 2012 and accept our challenge to “Experience Something Life Changing”.

This small island offers no distractions, no artificialities, but instead a warm welcome awaits - there are no strangers here. If you are seeking an opportunity for calm, for renewal or growth, then this ancient Sanctuary of St. Patrick might well be the place.

We invite you to become part of what has been an Irish tradition since the sixth century and which to this day, relies heavily on visitor donations and a structured fundraising approach, in order to survive and to continue to support the people we serve.

The 2012 Season has now officially launched, and extends right through until September with a varied programme of Day Retreats, Tailored Workshops, Faith-Based Seminars and Family Focused Events. In addition, the traditional Three-Day Pilgrimage, and Day Retreats are still in place and whilst reputed to be the most challenging in the Christian World, they are also perhaps the most Spiritually Rewarding. For full details, click on the Season Guide Link and we are sure there will be an event there to appeal to you this season.

Continue reading about Lough Derg, and find out our latest news and updates for our season: “Lough Derg 2012, you’ve just gotta go!”

Bus Eireann and Translink will continue their services to Lough Derg in 2012. Find out all the information about these services now.