Many people do the pilgrimage of Lough Derg in their bare feet. There's an opportunity for people in the Cashel & Emly dioceses to do it from June 24-26.

Pilgrimage from Tipp to Lough Derg in Donegal next week

The Diocese of Cashel and Emly pilgrimage to Lough Derg in Co Donegal is on June 24 to 26.

Pilgrimage programme includes prayer and quiet reflection on bare feet, keeping 24-hour vigil and maintaining the fast (one simple Lough Derg meal each day). Pilgrims must be over 15 years old.

Anyone interested, please contact: Fr Martin Murphy, 086 3868877; Bridget O’Dea, 086 6792754.