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05 Feb 2026

LIVE: Bishop announces five-night Lourdes trips for Tipperary people in large diocese

These five-night pilgrimages will be led by the Bishop of Killaloe, Most Reverend Fintan Monahan.

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The Diocese of Killaloe - which includes portions of counties Clare, Laois, Limerick, Offaly and Tipperary - has announced dates for the annual pilgrimage to Lourdes.

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The Diocese of Killaloe has officially announced its annual pilgrimages to Lourdes, taking place from June 24-29, 2026 and a second departure from September 28-October 3, 2026.

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These five-night pilgrimages will be led by the Bishop of Killaloe, Most Reverend Fintan Monahan.

A detailed programme of activities at the Sanctuary has been prepared by the Joe Walsh Tours team in Lourdes in conjunction with the Diocese, including visits to the places associated with Saint Bernadette and a guided walking tour of the Grotto Domain visiting the Grotto, the Baths, the Basilicas and the Stations of the Cross.

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Pilgrims will also have the opportunity to take part in the Blessing of the Sick, the Blessed Sacrament and the Torchlight Processions.

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