TESTIMONIALS

18th September 2006

I had been to the Island previously as a teenager...but let 30 odd years pass before returning.

12th September 2007, Helen, Co. Waterford

I have just come back home after a wonderful day On Lough Derg.

12th September 2007, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow

Nationwide "Nothing like a programme to highlight what it's all about and a film makes it really clear."

25th September 2007, Rathcormack, Co. Sligo

Was on the Island on Sunday 16th. Delighted to see so many improvements.

3rd August, 2007-Newcastle-upon-Tyne

First heard about Lough Derg via Pete McCarthy's book, McCarthy's Bar, who described a visit to Lough Derg-it was so funny!

Raymond, Coleraine-13th August 2007

I didn't find any answers on the first 2 days, but I think I did at Mass on 6.30am on the 3rd day, when you said the Mass and delivered the homily...

Sally, India-August 10th, 2007

Congratulations and well done...

Clare, Carrickmacross-August 12th 2007

Thanks to you and your team for what has become my annual 'time apart'....

June 23rd , 2007-Doora, Ennis

It turned out I had a most joyful experience..

22nd June, 2007-Lucan, Co.Dublin

My friend and I made our first visit to 'The Island' last weekend

5th June 2007

I have just returned from my first ever visit to lough Derg and words are inadequate to describe what the lord has done for me there...

June 25th, 2006

Thank you and the Holy Spirit for an amazing time on Lough Derg..

June 21, 2006

Thank you for the wonderful experience of joining the Lough Derg Pilgrimage.

11th June 2006, Loughrea, Co.Galway

On reflection, I cannot help thinking as to where in the world on a bank hoilday weekend would you get the following:

9th January 2006-Newry, Co.Down

As a non-catholic the place always intrigued me

August 18th, 2005

I came with a heavy heart for life had lost all of its purpose but I left with peace of mind . I had unburdened myself for past mistakes.

June 7, 2005

As a catholic at times my faith feels like a lonely candle out there in the world, flickering, dim and often blown out in the breezes of life.

July 2, 2004 Co. Cork

To experience a modest form of discomfort, away from mobile phones, cameras, TV, noise in an atmosphere of peace and quiet.

20 June 2004

Thank you so much for your words of wisdom and kindness.

1st August 2003 - Co. Louth

I just want to say 'thank you' for our pilgrimage to Lough Derg last week.

August, 2003

A most sincere thanks to one and all for all the work you put into creating this unique space and your help on the journey inward.

July 30 2003- Newry, Co.Down

Following my recent pilgrimage to Lough Derg, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for a deeply spiritual and inspiring three days.

28 July 2003-Co.Cavan

A few lines of appreciation to you and your staff!

15 July 2003 email

Many, many thanks to all who serve as ministers to the pilgrims coming to Lough Derg.

10 June 2003-London, England

Thank you on behalf of the pilgrims who travelled from London and Sligo under the banner of the London Lough Derg Committee for a truly great Pilgrimage.

7th June 2003-Kilkenny

I did the day retreat on Lough Derg on May 24th and found it very good.

30 September 2002 - Swords, Co. Dublin

The ceremonies, or rather the celebrations in the Basilica leave me without adequate words.They were so simple, meaningful and so sincere from the blessing of the water(with added salt!), the happy oil.

20 August 2001 - Co Cork

Lough Derg has been a wonderful oasis for us through the storms and the sunshine of our lives.