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Registros censales
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Croagh Patrick is a distinctive conical mountain located on the western coast of County Mayo in the Republic of Ireland. The mountain rises approximately 764 meters (2,507 feet) above sea level and sits on a peninsula extending into Clew Bay, one of Ireland's largest bays. The landscape surrounding Croagh Patrick is characteristic of County Mayo's western terrain, featuring rugged hills, bogland, and coastal vistas. The mountain itself is composed primarily of quartzite, which gives its slopes a distinctive quartzite scree appearance, particularly visible on its upper reaches. The locality is situated roughly 8 kilometers from the town of Westport, making it relatively accessible to visitors and pilgrims.
The mountain has held spiritual and cultural significance for centuries, most notably as a site associated with Saint Patrick, Ireland's patron saint. According to tradition, Saint Patrick spent time fasting on the mountain in the fifth century, and it became established as a place of pilgrimage in the medieval period. The practice of pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick has endured into modern times, with the most prominent pilgrimage occurring on the last Sunday of July, known as Garland Sunday or Reek Sunday, when thousands of people ascend the mountain. A chapel dedicated to Saint Patrick stands near the summit, rebuilt in its current form in the 1970s.
Croagh Patrick remains deeply significant to the local Mayo community and to Catholics throughout Ireland and beyond. The annual pilgrimage represents a major cultural and religious event, drawing participants from across Ireland and internationally. Beyond its religious importance, the mountain has become an important feature of the local landscape and economy, attracting tourists and outdoor enthusiasts year-round who hike its slopes. The mountain's prominence in Irish cultural identity and its role as a major pilgrimage site have secured its place as one of Ireland's most recognizable natural landmarks and spiritual destinations.
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Jurisdicción
República de Irlanda
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Años del censo
1901, 1911
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