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National Shrine of Our Lady of Knock
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National Shrine of Our Lady of Knock

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National Shrine of Our Lady of Knock
4.5
449 reviews
#1 of 2 things to do in Knock
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00:00 - 23:59
Monday
00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday
00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday
00:00 - 23:59
Thursday
00:00 - 23:59
Friday
00:00 - 23:59
Saturday
00:00 - 23:59
Sunday
00:00 - 23:59
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Ireland's National Marian Shrine.Since the Apparition on the 21st of August 1879, pilgrims and visitors have been welcomed to Knock Shrine. We offer a peaceful, contemplative space in which to pray, to reflect and to reconnect.
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8 within 5 kms
The Abbey Restaurant, Knockdoe
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Peggy's Bar & Restaurant
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3.2 km€€ - €€€ • Irish • Bar • Pub
Arches Hotel Restaurant
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4.1 km€€ - €€€ • Irish • Bar • Pub
Bia & Co
26
4.2 km€€ - €€€ • Italian • Chinese • American
Emperor's Inn
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4.1 kmChinese
Roots Café & Bistro, Claregalway
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4.2 kmItalian • Irish • Cafe • Nepalese
Treat Cafe Claregalway
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4.5 km€€ - €€€ • Irish • Cafe • Vegetarian Friendly
Emporers
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3 within 10 kms
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Marc N
Bartlesville, OK826 contributions
National shrine
May 2023 • Couples
Large expansive campus with chapel and a new building erected in conjunction with papal visit. Garden are with statuary
Written 15 May 2023
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timsnorm
Quito, Ecuador25 contributions
Not for me
Apr 2023 • Couples
This was included in our tour, and I would not have probably stopped here. For Catholics it might be a big deal! The town is shabby with lots of trinkets on the street. Public bathrooms were unheated as well as the water. We did have a nice sandwich at the place across the street.

As I said, if you are Catholic and interested in this, it could be fabulous for you.
Written 19 April 2023
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Bison91
Gillette, NJ26 contributions
A moving experience
Mar 2023
Having visited this shrine 25 years ago much has changed with the grounds though the character and focus on the miracle remain the same. A tour of the grounds is a must and I would guess late April into May must be the best for the gardens. There is some terrific history on site,. There is a nice little town next to the shrine with the usual gift chops and nice cafes. Be sure and bring home some holy water.
Written 8 April 2023
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happycouple090
Athlone, Ireland162 contributions
Tranquil
Nov 2022 • Couples
Very peaceful tranquil escape from everyday life beautiful grounds well kept attended mass in the old church Very calming place
Written 3 November 2022
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Critica M
3 contributions
Religious Retreat
Aug 2022
Beautifully kept grounds with a tranquil atmosphere. A choice of churches to visit and sit in quiet reflection and prayer. Open till late so you can enjoy an evening stroll away from the daytime crowds. I found it to be as spiritually uplifting as Lourdes.
Written 1 September 2022
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geismom
Sinking Spring, PA1,775 contributions
A Religious Haven
Jul 2022
We visited the shrine on a drizzly Tuesday morning, parking along the street that is the main road through the village. There was no fee for parking.
The grounds are pristine, and there are several churches on site to visit.

It is truly a religious oasis on the grounds, with several areas offered for private prayer. Although there were obviously many people there, it didn't seem crowded at all. One can easily enter a shrine, and kneel in prayer for awhile. There were no signs saying that photos were prohibited.

There were restrooms in the church buildings, as well as public restrooms easily available at the entrance.

There are numerous Holy Water fountains located on the grounds. One can purchase some plastic containers at any number of gift shops located across from the shrine, then take them to the fountain and fill them at your will. No extra charge, except the cost of the container.
Written 14 August 2022
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Ferg L
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Still under covid rules
Jul 2022 • Solo
Half the seats are taped up still in the Basilica. Can't belive the covid fear is still being pushed is such a faithful place. So sad to see how the fear seems to have more power ofer the people than their Creator and his mother.
God help them all to see beyond the fear.
Written 3 July 2022
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Eileen B
Mullingar, Ireland185 contributions
Feel safe
Jun 2022 • Solo
What a relaxing place to go and pray. Weather was great on this occasion Extremely well set up and definitely keeping restrictions in hand currently.
Written 14 June 2022
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Michael f
9 contributions
Well maintained and comfortable but…!
May 2022
The churches, all five are very well maintained and comfortably heated all day. Excellent daily facilities for masses, confessions, religious books/Mass cards etc. It would make life easier if signposts were more plentiful ie. to the graves of the witnesses, the hotel, the display of gifts from the two popes and the remaining piece of the apparition wall. All can be easily missed.
Written 14 June 2022
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Gill Murphy
Sowerby Bridge, UK565 contributions
Very restful basilica
Apr 2022 • Friends
Knock basilica is lovely, a great peaceful place to sit and reflect. My favourite though is the new church, the “church of the apparition” it’s beautiful. A lovely place to spend an hour or so.
Written 30 April 2022
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National Shrine of Our Lady of Knock

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