Reek Sunday parking chaos on cards at Mayo’s Holy Mountain

Murrisk volunteers threaten to withdraw Reek Weekend parking services over broken barrier

By Jack Good Published 27th May 2026, 13:00 BST The damaged barrier at the entrance to the carpark at Croagh Patrick | Mayo News Murrisk volunteers threaten to withdraw Reek Weekend parking services over broken barrier A local community group has warned Mayo County Council that it will not manage parking during one of Ireland's busiest annual pilgrimages unless a damaged car park barrier at the foot of Croagh Patrick is replaced without delay. The barrier was severely dented and detached from the wall about four weeks ago when a vehicle smashed into it. The force of the crash ruptured the barrier from its fixture on the wall and so it is being held together by rope and chain at the moment. Sign up to our Mayo Live newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know you can manage your profile, and explore all of the available newsletters from Mayo Live within your account.