Pilgrims of Lough Derg
Pilgrims regularly share with us why they come to experience Lough Derg. In January 2018 a poll on social media continued to affirm the top three motivating reasons for people to experience this place apart; KEEP THE TRADITION OF OUR FAITH “I go to carry on the family tradition passed down to me by my […]
Three Day Pilgrimage Programme
Programme Details The pilgrimage is all about letting go, a time to see ones daily life as it truly is. The Three Day Pilgrimage provides a kind of breathing space in which people can calmly explore and reflect on where they find themselves in their lives at that moment in time. Part of the spiritual […]
What you need to know as you Plan your Pilgrimage
You will be on the Island for two nights. Pilgrims usually arrive around mid-day on the first day of the pilgrimage and stay on the Island until the morning of the third day. Fasting begins at 12 midnight prior to your arrival. The period of fasting (one simple Lough Derg meal each day) lasts until […]
A Practical Guide to your Pilgrimage
You may begin your Three Day Pilgrimage on any day during the Three Day Pilgrimage Season, which typically runs during the summer months. The Three Day Pilgrimage Season commences on 31st May and anyone can complete the Pilgrimage on any day from this day up until the 13th August. The Three Day Pilgrimage ends on […]
Living with Suicide Day Retreat
The space and silence make Lough Derg a truly extraordinary place. It is an oasis of calm and safety we arrive at before we cross back to the hurly burly of everyday life. Coming out of everyday life gives us the distance to establish perspective and focus on what really matters. The Living with Suicide […]
A Day of Friendship & Prayer
To share in this ecumenical Day of Friendship & Prayer is to form links with the community of pilgrims down the centuries – today it connects us with each other and fosters unity and friendships. This ecumenical event attracts hundreds each year and is a wonderful way of making new friends. The stunning scenery and […]
Family Day Retreat
Every family has its own story of challenges and celebrations. Oftentimes family life can be overwhelming where we find ourselves in a constant routine ruled by a list of things to do, places to go and sometimes it can be hard to find a balance. Coming away on a family retreat helps us reset our […]
Quiet Days
In the hectic turmoil of modern living it is far too easy to lose sight of what is really important on our earthly pilgrimage. Taking time out from the hurly-burly allows for a time of reflection and spiritual regeneration. As individuals we are trying to find our way in life and often this can be […]
2018 Season Dates at a Glance
ONE DAY RETREATS May Saturday 5, 12, 26 Sunday Dates 6, 13, 20, 27 Monday Dates 7, 28 Tuesday Dates 8, 15, 22 August Saturday 18 Sunday 19 Monday 20, 27 Tuesday 28 Wednesday 29 September Saturday 1, 8, 15, 22 Sunday 2, 16, 23, 30 Monday 10 Tuesday 4, 11 Wednesday 5 For further […]
2016 Membership Draw
07 Nov 2016 Full details on the 2016 Draw are available on the following link Friends of Lough Derg, benefactors, donors and all the pilgrim community we thank you for your ongoing support. You are a big part of Lough Derg and your support enables us to keep connected with our mission to preserve this […]