 We are pleased to announce that Bus Éireann will operate Route 486 (offering a connection from Dublin) from Enniskillen to Lough Derg, one of the oldest places of pilgrimage in the Christian world during the Three Day Pilgrimage season in 2024. The 486 service will operate four days a week (Fri, Sat, Sun & Mon) from Friday, 31 May until Monday, 12 August 2024. DOWLOAD TIMETABLE From Dublin: take the 30 bus (Donegal Express). At times shown on the timetable below. Disembark the bus at Enniskillen and transfer to a shuttle bus, number 486. The 486 will bring you to Lough Derg at times shown in the timetable below. It is possible to book tickets in advance for the 30 bus to Enniskillen via buseireann.ie. The fare for the 486 service from Enniskillen to Lough Derg can be paid for in cash on the day, prices below. 
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Over 500 young people have joined us so far this year for a Confirmation Retreat Day, and about 700 more will join us on Station Island after the Easter holidays! Please keep all these young people in your prayers. Thanks to Our Lady's Primary School, Tullysaran who have created a wonderful highlight video of their time with us. You can watch it on their website here. 
From the Podcast Notes: Episode 39 is a conversation with Monsignor La Flynn, Prior of Lough Derg as Fender Jackson finds out about Saint Patrick attempting to separate the man from the myth. Conversation includes: introductions; Patrick’s origins; Patrick’s two texts; Patrick’s confession being an autobiography of sorts; the earliest full copies of the documents; Dabheog; placing Saint Patrick in historical time; the 1932 Eucharistic Congress in Dublin; the notion of Patrick converting the whole of Ireland; Patrick’s 2nd document; Patrick’s links of slavery; Christianity in Ireland pre Saint Patrick; the rife slave trade of Ireland in the early times; Patrick’s early mission; Patrick’s journey to being the national saint; the connections between Patrick and Cashel, Armagh, Downpatrick and Lough Derg; Saint Patrick’s purgatory; the connection between Lough Derg and Santiago de Compostela; the journeys made by 39 pilgrims who came to Lough between the late 12th Century and the 15th Century; Viscount Ramon de Perellós’ trip to Lough Derg and being hosted by Ó Néill; how Patrick passed away; the connection with the shamrock; the connection with Patrick and the snakes; the basilica of Lough Derg and other topics. A message from Father La, with best wishes for Saint Patrick's Day 2024.
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Lough Derg
Sanctuary of Saint Patrick Pettigo County Donegal F94 PC60 |
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