Explore the Abbey

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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Funding for Tóchar Phádraig.

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...

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Tóchar Phádraig Fundraising Walk

The Tóchar Phádraig Fundraising Walk will take place on May 4th at 6.15am. This year the fundraising walk celebrates its 15th birthday and walkers will be raising money for Mayo Roscommon Hospice and GOAL. The walk is organised by Robbie McCarthy along with lots of help from his wonderful volunteers. They have arranged for buses...

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Guided Tours of Ballintubber Abbey

Tours You are most welcome to visit the Abbey during opening hours. Admission to the grounds and Abbey is free and we encourage donations to help with the upkeep of the building. Guided tours are available to groups of any size for a small charge per person. Smaller groups are welcome any time but large...

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Ballintubber Abbey on Churchtv.ie

Ballintubber Abbey is on Churchtv.ie   You can view Mass live at churchtv.ie/ballintubber. Check post on our home page or our Newsletter for times. Camera can also be switched on for weddings.  We thank Croan McCormack USA and Castlebar for donating this service in memory of his late father, Sargent Michael McCormack, Ballyglass & Garryduff.  Michael...

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School Retreats at Ballintubber Abbey

Communion, Confirmation & Second Level Retreats Our Vision comes from an understanding of the presence of God in all things; bringing students to an awareness of their giftedness, uniqueness and enormous capacity for good. The programme give young people an opportunity to gain a better sense of self, to build relationships with others, to grow...

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Ballintubber Abbey Giftshop

Ballintubber Abbey Gift Shop has a lovely array of Religious Memorabilia along with some unique Ballintubber Abbey Souvenirs.  We also stock a lovely array of locally handmade gifts and crafts from Mayo Based and also Ballintubber Based Suppliers.  Our ethos is to grow the gift-shop in the near future all while supporting as many small...

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Explore Ballintubber Abbey: Guided Tours, Videos, Photography Exhibition and Giftshop

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...

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Explore the Abbey Grounds

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,...

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