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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 2024

Planning your 2024 pilgrimage? We are currently finalising dates for our Pilgrimages 2024 programme, in the meantime you can register for our newsletter and you will be notified by email

Our groups at World Youth Day 2023 Lisbon

The Joe Walsh Tours team was delighted to assist groups of young pilgrims as they took part in World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon

How is the feast of St James celebrated in Spain?

25th July is the feast of the Apostle St James, patron saint of Santiago de Compostela, who many pilgrims visit and honour when they arrive at Santiago's Cathedral (where 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

What is the story of St Bernadette?

"If one dream should fall and break into a thousand pieces… never be afraid to pick one of those pieces up and begin again. That’s the beauty of being alive…

What is the Camino pilgrim passport or Credencial?

Today we introduce you to one of the most important items you should have with you during your journey on the Camino de Santiago: the ‘Credencial’ or Camino Pilgrim Passport.

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

What is the Botafumeiro and when can I see it?

What is the Botafumeiro? The Botafumeiro is an impressive ‘censer’ or thurible that measures 1.50 metres and weighs 53kg and one of the most striking rituals at the Cathedral of

Feast of Our Lady of Fatima

May 13th is the day we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima, a very important date in the Catholic Church and the most special day at the Sanctuary.

Introduction to the Camino de Santiago TALK

JWT Travel and Joe Walsh Tours would like to invite you to join our Introduction to the Camino de Santiago talk taking place in Dublin City on Tuesday 16th May

Sacred Places: Loreto, Italy

Located in the Marche region of central Italy and close to the Adriatic Coast, Loreto is a special place for Catholic pilgrimage as it is home to the Shrine of

Feast of St Patrick: history and traditions

St Patrick's Day, also called the Feast of Saint Patrick,17th March, is a Catholic feast day that commemorates St Patrick, patron saint of Ireland, on the date that is believed

11 interesting facts about Lourdes

The town of Lourdes in France is known the world over as a pilgrimage destination, today we introduce you to 11 interesting facts about Lourdes you might not know about

Joe Walsh Tours 2023 pilgrimage programme

At Joe Walsh Tours we are delighted to announce our 2023 pilgrimage programme, departing to the beautiful shrines of Fatima, Lourdes, Medjugorje, and Italy, as well as departures to the

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