Thousands climb Croagh Patrick for Reek Sunday - Ireland
Every year on Reek Sunday, the last Sunday of July, thousands of people climb Croagh Patrick, Co. Mayo’s holy mountain. Many pilgrims, as an act of penance, climb the mountain barefoot. Ireland. 31st July 2011
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A man prepares to climb. Approximately 20,000–30,000 pilgrims participate on the day, compared to an annual climbing total of more than 100,000.
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- date:31 July 2011
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Every year on Reek Sunday, the last Sunday of July, thousands of people climb Croagh Patrick, Co. Mayo’s holy mountain. Many pilgrims, as an act of penance, climb the mountain barefoot. Ireland. 31st July 2011
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- id:773831
- date:31 July 2011
- dimensions:10.88 x 8.16 in. (3264 x 2448 px)
- dpi:300dpi
- file size in memory:7.91 MB
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