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In memory of Father Joseph Traffe
globetrotter_2006 Says: While I was walking by the cementary, I came upon this monuments & tree that was erected in memory of Fr. Joseph Traffe.
globetrotter_2006 Says: Withing the cementary rests the graves of the witnesses of the apparition of Our Lady, St. Joseph and St. John the Evangelist on the south gable of Knock Parish Church.
globetrotter_2006 Says: Got to be honest with you, and let you know that I didn't go in the Rest House. Thus, I don't know much about it expect that I took the picture from the outside.
globetrotter_2006 Says: This is an enormous Basilica within the grounds. Take a minute to walk inside and admire its beauty.
globetrotter_2006 Says: Calvary is the hill in Jerusalem where Christ was crucified, or any experience that causes intense suffering. Take a moment to walk around the Calvary, pray, and enjoy the silence.
globetrotter_2006 Says: On Tuesday, Jan. 3rd 2006, Harry & I took a religious pilgrimage to Knock where on the 21st of August 1879, fifteen people of varying ages witnessed over a period of two hours the apparition of Our Lady, St. Joseph and St. John the Evangelist on the Gable of the Church. To...
Tackiest things to buy in Ireland
sourbugger Says: Whilst I'm not Knocking Knock (try saying that quickly), outside the shrine area are some stalls that really do need a close inspection. I have witnessed some of the most gaudiest and downright tacky things for sale here.A Virgin Mary that lights up in a variety of colours...
sourbugger Says: Stock up on holy water !I have a sneaking suspicion that the taps that spew out the holy water are connected directly to the mains supply - but it will certainly make an unusual gift. And who knows perhaps there is something in the water.I've borrowed the picture from...
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Boniek Says: Getting the bus - and this includes a car as well - is very tedious. You have to contend with traffic. Road works. Wrong turns (car). Cramped space. The only upshot is you have a lot more flexibility to leave.Check out Bus Éireann web site for bus times etc and The AA for...
globetrotter_2006 Says: We took the bus from Dublin to Knock and back. It took about four and a half hours each way, but it was well worth it.Along the way, we got to see the gorgeous country side & the sunset.
sourbugger Says: Knock Airport is something of an oddity. It consists of a runway over a bog, a small apron and bugger all else. I like the fact that a jumbo jet landing here makes the news section of the website.Being so small it's also quick. My record (handbaggage only) from the door of...
Boniek Says: There's no direct train service to Knock so you may have to get off at Castlebar and get a bus. If you DO want to get the train then I recommend it highly. It's a very relaxing way to get there. On board is a bar and it's nearly always full which means you'll meet a lot of...
Boniek Says: You see...religion is BIG business so watch out for the millions of "gift" shops that'll sell you anythng from your very own halo to a cast of the footprint of 'Herself'.Apart from the rip off merchandise - which, let's be honest would be everywhere, jumps at you from all...
sourbugger Says: I swear that the baggage trollys / carts at Knock airport are the worst in the world.These rusting hulks rarely seem to have even one working wheel and are so knackered that even a desperate Bangladeshi scrap metal dealer would not take them.UPDATE : JUNE 2005. Upon arriving...
sourbugger Says: As Knock is a holy pilgrimage site there are more than the usual density of nuns around these parts.Beware, they always travel in pairs when driving and believe they have an inalienable right to talk fourteen to the dozen to each other, oblivious to the fact that they are...
Departure tax at Knock airport
sourbugger Says: Knock Airport have long operated a rather silly policy of leying a "Development levy" on each departing passenger. (presumbly to take a few more weeds out of the runway)This departure tax is not part of the ticket, but is collected at the airport. It is currently 10 Euro per...
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Father Horan must have been quite a character. There can't be many catholic preists who single handedly by a combination of arm-twisting , guilt-tripping, 'persuasion' and pure-bloody mindedness get a International airport built on the local bog.
His vision of turning Knock into the Irish Lourdes may not fully have taken off, but the airport is beginning to.
Find his statue just inside the entrance to the terminal.
Written Jun 7, 2005
globetrotter_2006 Says: Knock Shrine is located in the town of Knock, in County Mayo on the West Coast of Ireland. Access by air to Knock International Airport (8 miles from Knock) with scheduled services from Dublin, London, Manchester.Train services from Dublin to Claremorris (6 miles from Knock)...
sourbugger Says: Knock airport is probably unique in the world in that it has a 'shrine' office in the middle of the arrivals hall.This consists of a small wooden shed staffed by ladies (one at a time) of a certain age who dispense everything and anything to do with the Marian Shrine up the...
sourbugger Says: On a recent visit by my father, I am told that whilst waiting on the runway at Knock airport the pilot came on the intercom and asked :"Has anyone left a small child behind"...a large group of blokes realised they were missing one of their flock.As the plane taxied a little...
IRELAND'S NATIONAL MARIAN SHRINE
On Tuesday, Jan. 3rd 2006, Harry & I took a religious pilgrimage to Knock where on the 21st of August 1879, fifteen people of varying ages witnessed over a period of two hours the apparition of Our......
Knock has attempted to become the Irish Lourdes - still along way to go yet !
Knock forms part of County Mayo on the West Coast of Ireland and it is easy to access this part of Ireland by car or by plane. However, we chose to travel by car, as we had already rented one. ;-)...
I've only been here once. It's a shrine where the so-called 'Virgin' Mary is meant to have appeared to some locals..probably went for a pint of Guinness with them as well...anyway...it's a VERY...
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