api_fields_external_id => '7326'
api_fields_eircode => 'F94K725'
api_fields_address_line_1 => 'SANCTUARY OF SAINT PATRICK'
api_fields_address_line_2 => 'Station Island'
api_fields_town => 'Pettigo'
api_fields_email => 'info@loughderg.org'
api_fields_phone_number => '353719861518'
api_fields_website => 'https://www.loughderg.org'
api_fields_facebook => 'https://www.facebook.com/loughderg'
api_fields_instagram => 'https://www.instagram.com/loughdergpilgrimage/'
api_fields_x => ''
api_fields_tripadvisor => NULL
api_fields_post_name => 'Lough Derg'
api_fields_post_description => 'Lough Derg, located in Co Donegal, is a national and international place of pilgrimage. The remote lake is home to St Patrick’s Purgatory, Station Island, an ancient Christian pilgrimage site dating back to at least the 12th century.
For centuries, the traditional Three-Day Pilgrimage has been at the heart of Lough Derg’s spiritual offering. Pilgrims spend three days on “The Island” in prayer, fasting, and keeping vigil — a practice that continues to this day.
In the early 1990s, One-Day Retreats were introduced, offering a less demanding but still deeply meaningful experience. In recent years, the pilgrimage programme has expanded to include Residential Retreats, School and Youth Retreats, Inter-Church Days of Friendship and Prayer, and a range of Special Themed Retreats. Approximately 20,000 pilgrims are welcomed to the Island each year.
Since 2005 — and with a renewed focus in recent years — Lough Derg has also developed as a destination for tour groups, particularly within the religious and spiritual tourism sector. The creation of a Visitor Centre and Museum on the lakeshore, the refurbishment of the ancient 12km Pilgrim Path, and the introduction of guided boat trips and tours of Station Island have all contributed to making Lough Derg an increasingly popular stop on Irish and international itineraries.
Ongoing work continues to enhance the visitor experience, including the upgrading of overnight accommodation and the provision of full-board stays on Station Island, allowing guests and pilgrims alike to make the most of their time in this unique place of faith, heritage, and reflection.'
api_fields_indoor_or_outdoor => 'Indoor,Outdoor'
api_fields_image_1 => 'https://imagestore.donegalcoco.ie/images/listing_images/1621/1621_63917467169235.jpg'
api_fields_image_2 => 'https://imagestore.donegalcoco.ie/images/listing_images/1621/1621_63917467192476.jpg'
syncpostid => '7326'
_thumbnail_id => '10794'
wpgetapi_importer_process_id => '1634107046'
api_fields_municipal_district => 'Donegal'
api_fields_blog => NULL
api_fields_youtube_channel => ''
api_fields_youtube_video => ''
api_fields_business_name => 'Lough Derg'
api_fields_opening_times => 'April to September every year'
api_fields_image_3 => 'https://imagestore.donegalcoco.ie/images/listing_images/1621/1621_63917467149173.jpg'
api_fields_image_4 => NULL
_elementor_template_type => 'wp-post'
_elementor_version => '4.1.4'
_elementor_pro_version => '4.1.2'
_elementor_page_settings => array (
)
_edit_lock => '1784121763:1'
api_fields_featured_image => 'https://imagestore.donegalcoco.ie/images/listing_images/1621/1621_63917467176606.jpg'
_donegal_image_src => 'https://imagestore.donegalcoco.ie/images/listing_images/1621/1621_63917467176606.jpg'
_elementor_page_assets => array (
)
