One Day Retreat 2026
May: Sunday 3rd, Monday 4th, Saturday 9th, Tuesday 12th, Sunday 17th, Saturday 23rd & Monday 25th
August: Tuesday 18th, Saturday 22nd, Sunday 23rd, Saturday 29th & Monday 31st
September: Saturday 5th, Sunday 6th, Wednesday 9th, Saturday 12th, Tuesday 15th, Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th
*Special Themed Retreat Days
Sunday 17th May - Saint Peregrine
Saturday 5th September - Pioneer National Pilgrimage
Sunday 6th September - Saint Carlo Acutis
May: Sunday 3rd, Monday 4th, Saturday 9th, Tuesday 12th, Sunday 17th, Saturday 23rd & Monday 25th
August: Tuesday 18th, Saturday 22nd, Sunday 23rd, Saturday 29th & Monday 31st
September: Saturday 5th, Sunday 6th, Wednesday 9th, Saturday 12th, Tuesday 15th, Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th
*Special Themed Retreat Days
Sunday 17th May - Saint Peregrine
Saturday 5th September - Pioneer National Pilgrimage
Sunday 6th September - Saint Carlo Acutis
One Day Retreats offer a flexible programme of prayer and reflection.
Our popular One Day Retreats, now running for more than 30 years, continue to facilitate a wide range of people who want to come on pilgrimage to Lough Derg. The One Day Retreat is open to adults and not suited to children. Fasting and walking barefoot is not required.
Prayer and contemplative reflection were central to the life of Saint Patrick. It was his trust in the Lord, guided by prayer that allowed him to come to understand the presence of the Lord in his life.
The spiritual reflection from the Confession of Saint Patrick guides the One Day Retreat:
Our popular One Day Retreats, now running for more than 30 years, continue to facilitate a wide range of people who want to come on pilgrimage to Lough Derg. The One Day Retreat is open to adults and not suited to children. Fasting and walking barefoot is not required.
Prayer and contemplative reflection were central to the life of Saint Patrick. It was his trust in the Lord, guided by prayer that allowed him to come to understand the presence of the Lord in his life.
The spiritual reflection from the Confession of Saint Patrick guides the One Day Retreat:
I bind to myself this day the power of God to guide me.
What you need to know as you Plan your One Day Retreat...
- Boats are available from 9.15am. The crossing is less than 10 minutes from the lakeshore.
- On arrival on the Island, tea/coffee and scones are served.
- One Day Retreats commence at 10.20am when everyone gathers in St Patrick’s Basilica.
- The Retreat follows a set programme of prayer and reflection. The day concludes with the celebration of Mass in St Patrick’s Basilica.
- A light lunch is served: soup, sandwiches, tea & coffee.
- It is advisable to wear warm and waterproof clothing as the weather can be changeable (pilgrims keep footwear on)
- Boats return from the Island to the lakeshore from 4.00pm.
- Organised Groups come by coach. There is a number of Pilgrimage Organisers across the Island of Ireland who organise travel to Lough Derg. To find out more please contact us and we can help put you in touch with your nearest Pilgrimage Organiser.
