The Annual Pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick or 'The Reek' takes place on the first Sunday of August every year. This is a tough and gruelling climb. These photographs give a flavour of what it was like in the Millennium year 2000.

On the way up!

It's lonely near the top. Click to enlarge

The path of life?

Magnificent views out over Clew Bay to the North of the holy mountain.

Resting near the top.

Uphill all the way.

Photos taken on Croagh Patrick, Reek Sunday, AD 2000

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