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New Medjugorje pilgrimages as Pope Francis grants approval for devotion

As Pope Francis grants approval for devotion at the shrine, the Joe Walsh Tours team is delighted to announce new Medjugorje pilgrimages this year, departing from Dublin throughout the month

Feast of St Anthony of Padua

Actions speak louder than words; let your words teach and your actions speak - St Anthony of Padua 13th June is the Feast of St Anthony of Padua, and at

Special Places: Gavarnie

Caroline Trainor, who leads our team in Lourdes, shares some history about Gavarnie and its many sites to visit. As part of our pilgrimage to Lourdes, there is an optional

Special places to see in Assisi, home of Saint Francis

We introduce you to the most special places to see in Assisi, homeplace of Saint Francis and Saint Claire.

9 Things to do and see in Lourdes

Lourdes has been one of the most important Marian shrines in Europe since Our Lady appeared to Saint Bernadette in the 19th century with thousands of pilgrims visiting the town

What are the three secrets of Fatima?

The three secrets of Fatima are the prophecies or messages given by Our Lady to the three shepherd children, Lucia dos Santos, Fancisco and Jacinta Marto; during her apparitions in

Why is Malta a place of Pilgrimage?

The Mediterranean island of Malta is a very special place for Catholic Pilgrimage as it is home to very important and iconic religious shrines, as well as being the place

How is Holy Week celebrated?

Holy Week or Easter is one of the most important and sacred times of the Christian calendar as well as a meaningful time for pilgrimage for Catholics as we remember

Easter Pilgrimage 2024

Easter or Holy Week is the most sacred time of the year and also a very special time for pilgrimage. At Joe Walsh Tours we have a selection of wonderful

Things to do on your pilgrimage to Rome

Home of Popes and Saints, cradle of Christianity and also of Western civilisation... There are many extraordinary holy sites to visit and things to do on a pilgrimage to Rome,

New Year New Pilgrimages

New Year brings New Pilgrimages at Joe Walsh Tours! Honour Our Lady Queen of Peace in Medjugorje, be part of our groups and Diocesan Pilgrimages, travel to Lourdes to recall

Competition: Share your review to win a trip to Lourdes!

At Joe Walsh Tours, we are delighted to be giving pilgrims who travelled with us this year a chance to win a trip to Lourdes for two people. If you

Christmas Opening Hours

Dear customers, please note our Christmas opening hours are the following: DECEMBER CLOSED: 24th, 25th, 26th OPEN: 23rd, 29th, 30th, 31st [Team will be available online and by phone] JANUARY

Autumn Pilgrimages 2023 from Ireland

Autumn is just around the corner and at Joe Walsh Tours we would like to share with you inspiring pilgrimages departing this Autumn to some of our most beloved shrines:

Things to do and see in the Holy Land

A trip to the Holy Land is an extraordinary, once in a lifetime experience. Steeped in history and culture, and shaped by different faiths and communities, the Holy Land is

Register for Pilgrimages 2026

Planning your 2026 pilgrimage? We are currently finalising dates for our Pilgrimages 2026 programme, in the meantime you can register for our newsletter and you will be notified by email

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