Welcome to our Pilgrimages travel blog where you will find all our latest articles about our wonderful destinations, travel tips and inspiration.

Easter Pilgrimages 2022 from Ireland

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

Wonderful things to see in Padua

Home to the world’s first botanical gardens, a centre of learning as well as destination for devout pilgrims for centuries and a medieval city-state, the art city of Padua is

10 glorious cathedrals on the Camino de Santiago

Today we introduce you to the history and beauty of 10 glorious cathedrals on the Camino de Santiago trails. Pilgrims from across the globe have made their way to the

Joe Walsh Tours launches Pilgrimage Programme 2022

Pilgrim specialist Joe Walsh Tours has launched its pilgrimage programme 2022, featuring regular departures to classic pilgrimage shrines and important religious destinations such as Lourdes in France, Fatima in Portugal,

Feast of the Epiphany traditions

The Feast of the Epiphany, 6th January, is the day we commemorate and remember the visit of the Three Wise Men or Three Kings to worship baby Jesus. The Three

Historic pilgrimages to uplift the soul

For centuries, people of different faiths, cultures and religious beliefs have traveled near, far and across the world in search of meaningful and spiritually rewarding journeys. The custom of pilgrimage

Life in Lourdes: Caroline Trainor

The Joe Walsh Tours pilgrimage team in Lourdes has been expertly led by Caroline Trainor and Fionnuala Brua, who have been welcoming pilgrims for many years. We catch up with

Christmas Opening Hours

Dear customers, please note our Christmas opening hours are the following: DECEMBER CLOSED: 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th, 31st OPEN: 23rd, 29th, 30th JANUARY CLOSED: 1st, 2nd Back to normal

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

Saint Nicholas, the original Father Christmas

6th December is the Feast Day of Saint Nicholas, also known as Nicholas of Bari and the saint who inspired the figure of Father Christmas or Santa Claus. Patron saint

8 Beautiful shrines of Italy

Home of saints, Popes and historic shrines, a pilgrimage to Italy is always a joyful and spiritually enriching experience. Today we introduce you to some of the most special and

Digital COVID Certificate and other travel advice

At Joe Walsh Tours we are delighted to be able to travel again. We are aware that travelling might require a little bit more preparation and paperwork at the moment

Our hotels in Fatima

The Joe Walsh Tours team works with some of the best hotels in Fatima: HOTEL CINQUENTENARIO 4-star Hotel Cinquentenário is a modern and well-equipped hotel, located only a 4-minute walk from the

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, the

Essential travel tips for your trip to the Holy Land

In order to help you prepare for this once in a lifetime holiday, the Joe Walsh Tours travel experts have prepared these essential and simple travel tips for your trip

8 Things to do and see in Fatima, Portugal

The small town of Fatima in Portugal has been an important place of Catholic pilgrimage since Our Lady appeared to three shepherd children in 1917. Its Sanctuary is visited by

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