Introduction
Welcome to the website of the Irish Society of the Friends of Saint James. The society is a voluntary organisation, founded in Ireland in 1992 to promote the pilgrim routes to Santiago de Compostela in north western Spain.
Upcoming Events
The Irish Times
Wine Tasting Evening
Wines from the Way of St. James
Thursday, 5th August, 6.30 - 8pm
The Irish Times Building, Tara Street, Dublin 2
Tickets €20 per person plus booking fee
Proceeds going to
The Irish Society of the Friends of St. James
Register online at irishtimes.com/winetasting
New Publication:
"Santiago, The Cuckoo & The Pilgrim
Joseph B. Cullinane
Published March 2010 by CR Print ISBN 978-0-9560683-2-3
The book is a record of the author’s walk along 1,500 kilometers of the Camino de Santiago in France and Spain and could be used as a rough guide by anyone wishing to follow this medieval pilgrim route.
It is also for the general reader who is interested in experiencing a countryside; the sights and sounds of nature; chance encounters on the road; ancient villages; anecdotes; bits of history and all that goes with following a pilgrim route at a medieval pace.
The society is made up of mainly Irish pilgrims who have either made the pilgrimage to the tomb of Saint James in Santiago or have an interest in it. We are also attempting to actively encourage interest in and use of the many ancient pathways and pilgrim routes within Ireland itself. Saint Patrick’s Road to the mountains of Croagh Patrick in the west of Ireland and Saint Kevin’s Way in Glendalough, County Wicklow are two such routes.
This site offers a source of practical, pictorial and historical information on the ancient pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela.
There is also more information on the Irish Society of Friends of Saint James; it’s history, activities and how to get in touch/join in.
The gallery gives the opportunity for members to post up articles, photographs, advice and research for all to see.
There is also an online newsletter to help keep up to date with what’s on in terms of talks, walks or social gatherings of the society. We hope that our website will help you along your "road" and if you wish to contribute please do. You can get in touch by email stjamesirl@gmail.com or visit the Contact Us section for our full contact details.
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The Pilgrim’s Passport
For details on obtaining your Credencial (Pilgrim’s Passport) please click here.
Online Membership Form
Find out more about how to download and print out your membership form online.