The pilgrimage follows the route across Sliabh Bán taken by monks who lived in Cloontuskert Abbey, which was founded by St Brendan and his brother St Faithleach in 520 AD.
Tributes paid following tragic death of 82-year-old retired lecturer and local historian Fr Gearoid O'Donnchada.
Bishop Ray Browne warns it is by no means certain that good times will soon return.
