Where is Croagh Patrick?
Croagh Patrick is situated near the town of Westport in County Mayo, Ireland. It is approximately 92 km from Galway City and 230 km from Dublin City. The main pilgrimage route originates in the village of Murrisk, 8km outside Westport. How can I get there? Westport is served by both bus and train from Dublin and Galway. The Croagh Patrick Information Centre is a further 8 km west of the town of Westport. The nearest airport is Knock International Airport providing flights to and from Dublin, Britain and European airports. Shannon Airport provides flights to and from the U.S. and is 180 km from Westport. Dublin Airport also provides air access to and from many worldwide destinations. Check out the airline website www.ryanair.com and www.aerlingus.ie What are the weather conditions likely to be? Generally it is best to climb in summer (April-September). Occasional showers blow in over the bay so raingear is advisable. Find out more at www.ireland.com/weather/ How high above sea level is
