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Croagh Patrick

Near Westport, County Mayo

The holy mountain where St Patrick is said to have banished the snakes.

Croagh Patrick is Ireland's holy mountain. Tradition says St Patrick fasted on its summit for 40 days in 441 and banished all the snakes from Ireland from here.

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When
From 441
Where
53.7600, -9.6600
Group
Legends

Visiting

A steep and rocky climb from Murrisk. Allow around four hours.

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