Ireland West Camino: A Pilgrimage Reborn
Pre-Premiere Screenings | January 22–26
Ballintubber Abbey is proud to be one of the host venues for a special series of pre-premiere screenings of Ireland West Camino: A Pilgrimage Reborn, a feature-length documentary celebrating the revival of one of Ireland’s most ancient pilgrimage routes.
This powerful new film tells the story of the Tóchar Phádraig—the Bronze Age pilgrimage path traditionally followed by St Patrick in the 5th century, stretching from Rathcroghan to Croagh Patrick. In the summer of 2024, this historic route was re-walked in its entirety by 20 pilgrims over eight days, culminating at Croagh Patrick on Garland Sunday, alongside thousands of pilgrims from around the world.
Filmed across the landscapes of Roscommon, Sligo, and Mayo, the documentary follows the pilgrims’ physical and spiritual journey while exploring the deep cultural, archaeological, and natural heritage of the west of Ireland. Through encounters with sacred sites, local traditions, music, mythology, and community, the film reflects on pilgrimage as a timeless act of renewal, hope, and reconnection.
The project is a collaborative Irish-American initiative led by Ballintubber Abbey, The Tochar Valley Rural Community Network, Inchanted Journeys, and Breiter Films, and represents a major step in the ongoing revitalisation of the Ireland West Camino.
Screening Dates & Venues
Wednesday, January 22
📍 Mayo Movie World, Castlebar
🕕 Doors open 6:00pm | Screening 6:30pm
🎬 Premiere Screening
Friday, January 24
📍 Rathcroghan Visitor Centre
🕜 Doors open 1:30pm | Screening 2:00pm
🎬 Matinee Screening
Saturday, January 25
📍 Knock House Hotel – Large Conference Room
🕕 Doors open 6:00pm | Screening 6:30pm
Monday, January 26
📍 Ballintubber Abbey
🕕 Doors & Social Gathering: 6:00pm
🎬 Screening: 6:30pm
✨ Pre-Premiere Screening at the historic Abbey
Admission & Welcome
Admission to all screenings is free of charge.
Donations are welcome and can be made online via the Ballintubber Abbey website or at the door on the evening.
All are welcome—pilgrims, walkers, heritage enthusiasts, and those curious to discover the spiritual and cultural legacy of the Ireland West Camino.
Further Information
Ireland Media Contact
Suellen McKenna
Manager, Community Services Programme, Ballintubber Abbey
📧 manager@ballintubberabbey.ie
📞 +353 (0)87 984 6586
US Media Contact
Jeremy Schewe
Creative Director / Producer, Inchanted Journeys
📧 jeremy.schewe@gmail.com
📞 +1 828 337 9905 (WhatsApp)
All are welcome to experience this journey of faith, heritage, and hope.
Learn more about Jeremy Story and join the next Pilgrimage Walk on Irelands West Camino