Sailing with St. Brendan

As excitement builds for Sailing with St Brendan, organisers Valerie Raitt and Rev. Philip McKinley are looking forward to welcoming pilgrims onto the River Shannon for what promises to be a memorable and meaningful journey. Inspired by the story of St Brendan the Navigator, this one-day pilgrimage invites people to slow down, travel together by boat and on foot, and experience some of Ireland’s most sacred places in a fresh way.  From Athlone Lock to Clonfert Cathedral, the route connects history, landscape and faith—offering space for reflection, conversation and a shared sense of purpo