This is the story of the Families who for generations traded on Croagh Patrick providing refreshments to the weary pilgrims. What were the different routes taken by these families to bring all their supplies to the summit from the surrounding villages? How did this network of support, Meitheal and friendship endure the sometimes-harsh conditions? Who are these families and why were they so connected to Ireland’s Holy Mountain? Traditionally, the locals would climb Croagh Patrick on Garland Friday, the Friday before Reek Sunday, which is the last Sunday in July. Join us Friday 26th July 2024 for: 10am Mass on the summit of Croagh Patrick 7:30pm Mass in Murrisk Carpark 8:30pm Lecanvey Community Centre for the premier of a short film telling the Traders stories and an excellent exhibition from the pupils of local primary schools. Or come along on Saturday 17th August to Louisburgh Town Hall @8pm when we will again screen the short film Traders on the Reek All the contributions will be available on our website during National Heritage Week, and we encourage anyone who has a memory, photograph or story about the Traders on the Reek to get in touch with us. This archive will continue to be updated. This is a joint collaboration project of Louisburgh-Killeen Heritage and Louisburgh Area Men’s Shed, supported by the National Museum of Ireland, The Heritage Council, Irish Community Archive Network iCAN, County Mayo Heritage Officer, and the communities of Killeen, ClareIsland, Inishturk, Louisburgh, Lecanvey, Murrisk, Drummin and Westport.

Address
Lecanvey Community Centre/ Louisburgh Townhall, Co. Mayo