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The happiness in Lourdes Poem

The happiness in Lourdes is a poem composed by Fr Michael who travelled with a group from County Limerick recently. "It was Fr Michael's first pilgrimage to Lourdes, he was

History of World Youth Day

In Summer 2027 World Youth Day will be taking place in Seoul, South Korea with WYD with returning to Asia for the first time in 30 years! Ahead of this

Camino guided tours from Ireland

Will 2027 be your Camino year? Have you always wanted to walk the Camino but don’t want to do it alone? At JWT Travel we have fantastic Camino guided tours

3 Easy Camino guided tours for 2027

If you always wanted to experience the Camino pilgrimage but felt the long walking days were somewhat daunting for you, at Joe Walsh Tours we have 3 easy Camino guided

Things to do in Santiago de Compostela

Destination of pilgrims for centuries, Santiago de Compostela is much more than the last stop on your Camino de Santiago journey. Today we share our favourite things to do in

5 special places of pilgrimage in Ireland

From the scenic pilgrim path to the summit of Croagh Patrick to the picturesque monastic site Glendalough, Ireland is home to wonderfully spiritual places and historic pilgrimage sites. Today we

Beautiful places to see in San Giovanni Rotondo

San Giovanni Rotondo, a small town in the province of Foggia, in southern Italy, is one of the most important places of pilgrimage for Catholics. Every year thousands of pilgrims

JWT Travel launches tours and pilgrimages into Ireland

JWT Travel has launched JWT Ireland Tours focusing on tours into Ireland, including pilgrimages, as the company welcomes experienced incoming travel expert Giovanna Morelli to the team. JWT Ireland Tours will focus mainly

Changes to Baths and Water gesture in Lourdes

From this season, the Sanctuary is introducing important changes to the Baths and Water Gesture in Lourdes. Our team in Lourdes shares this important update for pilgrims: THE BATHS The

How to share your feedback

Your feedback as a valued customer is important to us at Joe Walsh Tours. If you have travelled with us recently and would like to let us know how your

Sometimes you need to lose your sole to find your soul! – Michelle Jackson on the Camino

Irish journalist Michelle Jackson shares her heartfelt experience walking the Camino de Santiago, as part of our Camino guided tours. “Bless me father for I have sinned, it’s been 35

Spectacular Cathedrals of Spain

Religious architecture, from tiny chapels to magnificent cathedrals, is an integral part of the rich cultural and spiritual heritage of Spain, one of our favourite destinations and a land of

Jubilee Year of St Francis | 800th anniversary of the death of Saint Francis of Assisi

“All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.” - Saint Francis of Assisi As part of our popular pilgrimages to Italy, pilgrims can visit

Xacobeo Holy Year on the Camino de Santiago

A Xacobeo Holy Year, also known as Ano Xacobeo or Jacobean Year, is a very special event for pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago. It takes place when 25th July,

5 Beautiful shrines of France

Let us take you on a virtual journey to the most beautiful shrines of France, a journey of spirituality visiting the country's most special sites of Catholic devotion. LISIEUX In

Special Places: Lourdes Old Presbytery

Caroline, who leads our team in Lourdes, shares the interesting story of Bernadette and her first visit to what is known today as Lourdes Old Presbytery. On the 2nd March

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