Stock photography picture of Croagh Patrick, County Mayo, Ireland

B2RFEM - Licenced Caption Croagh Patrick, County Mayo, Ireland Description The Croagh Patrick is situated near Murrisk on the Pilgrim's Path and is opposite the National Famine monument. Croagh Patrick is 5 miles from the picturesque town of Westport and its conical shape soars majestically above the surrounding countryside. Magnificent views of Clew Bay and the surrounding south Mayo countryside are spectacular from all stages of the ascent of the mountain. According to Christian tradition, St. Patrick went up the sacred mountain at festival time in 441 AD. After fasting at the summit for 40 days, he banished all the snakes and demons from Ireland. Keywords eire, ireland, irish, european, union, color, colour, edit, editorial, style, common, market, eec, ec, community, horizontal, landscape, day, daytime