Harry Hughes, Chairman of the Croagh Patrick Archaeological Group, explains Ireland's patron saint's connection with this mountain and why it is a place of pilgrimage.
RTÉ News reports from Croagh Patrick in County Mayo.The mountain is associated with Saint Patrick and pilgrimages to the top of the mountain are made regularly.
In this report, Harry Hughes chairman of the Croagh Patrick Archaeological Group talks to Michelle McCaughren of RTÉ about the lore attached to the mountain.
The clip includes scenic shots of Clew Bay on a clear day. Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland and his feast day is celebrated on March 17th.
Title: |
Centenary of the Church of Saint Patrick |
Clip Duration: |
00:01:20 |
Material Type: |
Video |
Clip Title: |
In the Footsteps of Saint Patrick |
Series Title: |
RTÉ News |
Information: |
A RTÉ News report broadcast on St Patrick's Day 2005. Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland and his feast day is celebrated on March 17th. |
Local Keywords: |
Croagh Patrick, County Mayo, Clew Bay, Harry Hughes, Croagh Patrick Archeological Group, Pilgrimage |
Coverage: |
Croagh Patrick, Clew Bay, County Mayo, Ireland |
Topic: |
National Holidays, Festivals, Anniversaries, Annual Events |
Contributor(s): |
Michelle McCaughren (Reporter) |
Publisher: |
RTÉ |
First Broadcast Channel: |
RTÉ One |
Broadcast Date: |
17/03/2005 |
Production Year: |
2005 |
Country of Production: |
IRELAND |
Original Identifier: |
BN05/076 |
IPR Restrictions: |
Rights Reserved - Free Access |
Rights, Terms and Conditions: |
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Item Type: |
part/extract |
Colour: |
Colour |
Sound: |
Mono |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3 |
Language: |
English (eng) |
Original Language: |
English (eng) |
