Care for Creation Day  Looking after God’s world together  ‘Many things have to change course, but it is we human being above all who need to change.’ Pope Francis, Laudato Sí This new event will explore the call of Pope Francis in his encyclical Laudato Sí – Care for our Common Home. Inputs and reflections […]

Date This special day event will occur on Saturday 19th May 2018. Everyone is welcome to this event, it is a day for all traditions of the Christian Church to be together on Lough Derg. A day of reflection with guest speakers. (Please note the celebration of the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist are not […]

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, […]

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 […]

Schools are welcome to come visit Lough Derg or to come for a Day or Two-day School Retreat.   SCHOOL RETREATS Designed for Leaving Cert or A’Level year students, these dynamic retreats are experiential in nature, with young people journeying together in a place apart and in an atmosphere of sharing and self-discovery. It is […]

Many National and International Tour operators organise group tours at the Visitor Centre on the Lakeshore or when time permits to be on the Island as a touring group. From time to time we also welcome other interested groups. SELF GUIDED TOUR OF VISITOR CENTRE/DVD If your group has limited time they can avail of […]

During the Pilgrimage Season there are a number of dedicated organisers across the country who make it possible for many people to travel to Lough Derg. They arrange the coach hire and dates and promote the Lough Derg Pilgrimage or Retreat in their parish and surrounding locality. Below is a list of the Group Organisers […]

Keep connected, let a loved one know you are praying for them – remembering them in their time of joy or sorrow – and assure them of a remembrance in the Lough Derg Masses & prayers. There are two types of Mass Intention Cards Mass Card 1 Intention for the Living Mass Card 2 Intention […]

Remembering our beloved dead It is right and fitting that we remember our dead: deceased family members and loved ones; all whose lives touched ours; all associated with Lough Derg as pilgrims or benefactors. One such way is to have your loved ones memoriam card displayed in St Mary’s Chapel on the Island. By doing […]

A very important part of a pilgrim’s time on Lough Derg is their visit to the Mass Intentions Office on the Island. Situated beside the main Island reception it is often the first stop for many once they arrive. A Mass Intention card is an important memory of their Island Pilgrimage or Retreat. Another service […]