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Special Places: Hungarian Stations of the Cross in Fatima

Elsa from the Joe Walsh Tours team in Fatima, Portugal, shares the history and significance of the Hungarian Stations of the Cross at the shrine. The Hungarian Stations of the

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

Special Places: Betharram

Caroline, who leads our team in Lourdes, shares the history of Betharram an important place of pilgrimage and place of a miracle of Our Lady. While in Lourdes pilgrims might like

Spiritual preparation for your pilgrimage

Spiritual preparation for your pilgrimage is important for you as a pilgrim, as it will help you make the most of this rewarding journey and deeply personal experience. Whether you

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

Special Places: Bartres Lourdes

The small village of Bartres is situated in the countryside about 5kms from the town of Lourdes. When St Bernadette was about 10 months old her mother Louise Soubirous was

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

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

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

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

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