Fr La shares a lovely little insight on Pope Francis’ way of engaging with people, courtesy of The Irish Catholic’s Letter from Rome column by John L Allen Jr (Jan 18, 2018).  On the list of those scheduled for an audience with Pope Francis, Bishop Brian Farrell, Secretary of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian […]

Christian Unity Week 18th – 25th January 2018 Fr La shares his reflection on this year’s theme, ‘That All May Be Free’; ‘This year’s theme is inspired by the experience of Christians of the Caribbean area. As usual, an ecumenical team of women and men were invited to draft the resource material.  The Caribbean group […]

In the 2017 clerical changes for the Diocese of Clogher, the Diocesan Administrator, Monsignor Joseph McGuinness has announced the appointment of Fr Laurence (La) Flynn as the new Prior of Lough Derg and Parish Administrator of Pettigo. For the past 13 years Fr Flynn has been the Parish Priest of Tullycorbet (Ballybay) Parish.  After his […]

A prayer plan can support a regular commitment to daily prayer. Fr Eamonn Conway shared an approach to daily prayer with pilgrims, he encouraged pilgrims to keep the commitment to prayer alive once it was kick-started on pilgrimage. 

For over 50 generations families have carried forward the faith of their families who made their way to Lough Derg. Lough Derg offers families a unique connection with their ancestoral family whose spiritual footsteps down the generations awaits them in this sacred Island. The Lough Derg Pilgrimage season connects us with the flame of faith, […]

The 2017 Pilgrimage Season will begin on Monday 1st May 2017 with One Day Retreats and continue on certain days throughout May, late August and September – usually on Saturday’s & Sunday’s and on a number of days during the week. The Three Day Pilgrimage Season commences on Thursday 1st June and one can begin […]

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 […]

14 Aug 2016 Time out in the nurturing peace of Lough Derg – the sanctuary of St Patrick offers an oasis of calm from the pressures and challenges of daily life… To come to Lough Derg on a Day Retreat presents the opportunity to experience the grace of this place apart. Coming away from the […]

09 Jun 2016 A new book opens the mystery of this ancient treasure trove to a whole new generation The Irish Catholic Newspaper and Lough Derg launched a new book ‘Lough Derg, Island of Quiet Miracles’ on the sacred Island at the opening weekend of the Three Day Pilgrimage on Ireland’s oldest living pilgrimage site. […]