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Mayo Mountain Rescue Team (MMRT) and the other rescue and support services on hand last Sunday for the Reek Sunday pilgrimage assisted eight different pilgrims who got into difficulty on the pilgrimage climb.

It’s back after two years — Galway Hospice has announced the return of the Croagh Patrick Climb which will take place on Saturday June 18 at the famous Mayo mountain.

A cheeky women’s-only fundraiser - Dip in the Nip - will be held in Mayo next month to raise funds for the Irish Community Air Ambulance.

The Annual National Pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick or ‘Reek Sunday’ has been extended to incorporate the whole month of July. Those who wish to fulfil the ‘Reek Sunday’ obligations can do so from Wednesday to Saturday each week during July.

Sunday will see more than 20,000 pilgrims descend on Croagh Patrick for the annual Reek Sunday pilgrimage on Ireland's Holy Mountain.

The annual influx of thousands of pilgrims to Mayo for Reek Sunday takes place this weekend - as the annual pilgrimage of Ireland's holy mountain (Croagh Patrick) takes place. Upwards of 25,000 are expected to climb the mountain, many of them travelling from locations all over the country.

Seven year old Hanley, is currently training with his owners Emma and Brian to Climb Croagh Patrick and raise vital funds for The Irish Cancer society. Hanley, with the help of his owner Emma is currently strength training so that his little legs will take him smoothly up Croagh Patrick without too much stress.

The Mayo Mountain Rescue Team is delighted to announce a celebration of 25 years of service. To mark this special occasion, it is hosting a free family fun day to thank all those in the Mayo community who have supported it throughout the years. The event will take place on Saturday September 5 at the Westport Quay from 12.30pm until 5.30pm. This is a free afternoon of entertainment for the general public and the team look forward to welcoming families, friends, and patrons.

Mayo Mountain Rescue, the voluntary organisation which responds to hundreds of call outs each year from people in distress or injured on mountains around the county, is currently counting the cost of last Sunday's annual Croagh Patrick Pilgrimage.

Just days before an estimated 25,000 to 30,000 people are set to scale Ireland's 'holiest mountain' for Reek Sunday, strong calls have been issued to Mayo County Council to do more to protect the ancient pilgrimage site.