We sincerely wish to thank Martin Dillard and South West Mayo Development Company CLG for achieving funding for Tóchar Phádraig. South West Mayo Development Company CLG has achieved funding success under the ORIS (Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme) for the Tóchar Phádraig, one of St. Patrick’s Pilgrim Paths, for which we have been granted €22,500. The...

Saint John Paul II. By Desmond Mary Kyne. When you pay a visit to Ballintubber Abbey, be sure to take time to view the Icon of Saint Jo hn Paul II. This breathtaking icon, made of lasered glass, was created by Desmond Mary Kyne. Like any icon, it is full of depth & meaning. The...

Its history is best summed up in the appellation “The Abbey that refused to die”. Welcome to Ballintubber Abbey, where history, faith, and community intertwine to create a truly unique experience. The origins of this remarkable place can be traced back to 441 AD when St. Patrick baptized the local people at the Druidic Well...

The ‘themed’ landscaped grounds of the Abbey reflect the various events in the life of Christ as depicted through the Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful and Glorious mysteries of the rosary. The themes can be explored in their totality or individually, e.g. Elizabeth’s house, The Tomb, The Nativity, The Church of the Annunciation, Sean a’ Sagart Tree,...