The Chapel At The Summit
In modern times, a small chapel was built on the summit, and dedicated on 20 July 1905. During the pilgrimage on 31 July 2005, a plaque commemorating the centenary of the building and dedication of the chapel was unveiled by Most Rev. Michael Neary, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Tuam.
Having celebrated the centenary of the building of the church on the summit, it was decided in 2005 to open the church every day during the summer, rather than only on holy days. Mass is celebrated in the church on Reek Sunday and on 15 August. The church is opened by information guides.
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