News & Events

Book Launch – Medieval Mayo

Thursday 18th April at 6:00pm in Ballintubber Abbey We hope you can join us on Thurday 18th of April at 6:00pm in Ballintubber Abbey for the Launch of Medieval Mayo – Churches and Abbey by the late Peter Harbison.  This beautifully illustrated book presents a selection of Mayo’s religious monuments of stone created during the...

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Tóchar Group Walk – Saturday 22nd of June

“Embark on an unforgettable journey through history! Join us on Saturday, June 22nd, 2024, for the Full Tochar Walk along the captivating 35km Secinic historic route. This immersive experience is a highlight of Pilgrim Path Week 2024, promising breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural insights. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with the past...

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Ballintubber Abbey received a CIE Tours Merit Award 2023

Two Mayo attractions receive CIE Tours award 2023 CIE Tours, the largest carrier of US visitors to Ireland every year, acknowledged two Mayo businesses with tourism awards Ballintubber Abbey received a CIE Tours Merit Award for the quality of visitor experience.  The historical site gives visitors a rich experience into the heritage of the historic...

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Presentation from the Fauré Requiem Concert

February 2024. Fr Michael Farragher accepting a cheque for €2,350 on behalf of Ballintubber Abbey Trust – proceeds of the Fauré Requiem concert performed by Cór Mhaigh Eo and Louisburgh Voices at Ballintubber Abbey on 19th November 2023. From left: Michael Quinn (Louisburgh Voices), Maria Ruddy (Cór Mhaigh Eo),  Fr Michael Farrgher (PP, Ballintubber Abbey),...

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The Passion Play

The Passion Play or “The Triumph of Easter” as it is called, is ‘staged’ each Holy Week on the grounds of Ballintubber Abbey. The ‘stage’ is the natural setting of the grounds and when they were being landscaped, had this in view. It takes place outdoors. The people of Ballintubber, men, women and children, ninety...

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Tóchar Phádraig Group Walks 2024

Our Tóchar Phádraig and Pilgrim Paths Trails is now closed and will reopen on April 1st 2024 Walks for 2024 Easter Monday, 1st of April 2024 – Half Tóchar – Ballintubber Abbey to Aughower   Book Now  Saturday 29th of June 2024 – Half Tóchar – Aughower to Murrisk  Saturday 27th of July 2024 (Reek...

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CANCELLED – St Stephens Day Tóchar Phadraig Walks

Dear Friend, Due to the unsuitable ground conditions and essential maintenance requirements, there will be no Tóchar Phádraig walk on this St Stephen’s Day, Tuesday 26th of December 2023. The next Tóchar Phádraig group walk will take place on Easter Monday, 1st of April 2024. Thank you for all who participated in our walks in...

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Ballintubber Abbey Christmas Cards

Ballintubber Abbey Fundraising Restoration Christmas Cards are available at the following shops. Ballintubber Abbey Giftshop Corrigan’s Store, Ballintubber. Staunton’s Daybreak, Main Street, Castlebar. Parsons Shoe Shop, Main Street, Castlebar They cost €5 for a pack of 4. Have you seen our Handpainted Christmas Baubles.  Pop into our giftshop to view the lovley array of Christmas...

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Ballintubber Abbey with Ballintubber Abbey Choir & Mayo Male Voice Choir – 14th December 2023

Ballintubber Abbey with Ballintubber Abbey Choir & Mayo Male Voice Choir Thursday 14th December 2023 at 8:00pm FREE ADMISSION Donations on the door towards Ballintubber Abbey New Development   Ballintubber Abbey Choir and Mayo Male Voice Choir invite you to their 3rd Christmas Concert in Ballintubber Abbey. This event began in 2019 as a memorial concert...

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SOLD OUT – A Christmas Evening in the Abbey with Kate Heneghan & Friends – Thursday 21st of December at 8pm

A Christmas Evening in the Abbey with Kate Heneghan & Friends Thursday 21st of December at 8pm This event is sold out, unfortunately there will be no tickets available on the door.  Kate Heneghan, the 2023 Mayo Rose of Tralee, is set to enchant her hometown with her first-ever concert in Mayo. Hailing from Castlebar, Co....

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