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Our Lady's Island Pilgrimage Season

At Our Lady's Island Shrine · Our Lady's Island, Tacumshin, Co. Wexford

Our Lady's Island pilgrimage site

What to Expect

Our Lady’s Island is one of Ireland’s most ancient pilgrimage sites, located in Co. Wexford. The annual pilgrimage season opens on 15th August (the Feast of the Assumption) and continues through 8th September. Pilgrims visit to pray, participate in spiritual services, and undertake traditional Irish pilgrimage practices on this sacred island. The shrine is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and holds deep spiritual significance for Irish Catholics.

Good to Know

  • Pilgrimage season: 15 August to 8 September (annual)
  • Director: V Rev James Cogley
  • Phone: 053-9131167
  • Fax: 053-9131699
  • Free to visit and participate
  • Traditional pilgrimage site with centuries of history

Getting There

Our Lady’s Island is located near Tacumshin in Co. Wexford, approximately 15 miles south of Wexford town. Visitors can drive to the island or arrange transport through the diocese.

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