Dates announced for 2026 Raphoe Diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes
This year’s pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place from Monday, May 25, travelling from the City of Derry Airport for four nights
Dates have been announced for the 2026 Raphoe Diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes, France.
This year’s pilgrimage will take place from Monday, May 25, travelling from the City of Derry Airport for four nights.
The pilgrimage will be led by Monsignor Kevin Gillespie, with Pilgrimage Director Fr Stephen Gorman.
The cost is €939 per person sharing. This includes: direct return flights from City of Derry Airport to Lourdes, all airport transfers and assistance in Lourdes, four nights’ accommodation in selected hotels, full board - breakfast, lunch and dinner each day, airport taxes and Sanctuary Levy, 20kg check-in luggage, a full religious programme, and full services of Joe Walsh Tours representatives throughout. There is a single room supplement of €39 per night.
Optional return airport transfers from Letterkenny to City of Derry Airport are €25 per person.
All bookings should be made directly through Joe Walsh Tours, either by phone on 01 2410800 or by emailing [email protected].
Anyone wishing to travel with the Special Assisted Section should apply to: Fr Stephen Gorman, Pilgrimage Director, Parochial House, Chapel Road, Rathmullan, Co. Donegal, F92 D4F3. Email is [email protected] and the phone number is 083 355 2428.
The Special Assisted/ Sick Section is accommodated at the Accueil Notre Dame. Acceptance for travel with the Special Assisted Section is subject to approval by the Raphoe Pilgrimage Medical Board.