National Shrine of Our Lady of Knock Overview
Located in County Mayo on the West Coast of Ireland, the National Shrine of Our Lady of Knock marks the site where, on August 21 1879, it is said Our Lady the Virgin Mary appeared in an apparition. Our Lady is said to have appeared with St. Joseph and St. John the Evangelist at the church's south gable on a wet and windswept evening in August and was witnessed by 15 people. The shrine attracts many visitors throughout the year but the main pilgrimage season is from the last Sunday in April until the second Sunday in October.
Contact Addresses
Shrine Office, County Mayo, Ireland
Tel: 94 9388 100
Website: www.knock-shrine.ie
Transportation
Air: Knock International Airport. Water: Ferry: Services to Ringaskiddy Ferry Port. Rail: Cork Station then bus services to Knock. Road: Bus: Public services.
Location
Knock
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Ireland
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