Knock Shrine

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About this place

The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Knock, commonly referred to as Knock Shrine, is a Roman Catholic pilgrimage site and national shrine in the village of Knock, County Mayo, Ireland, where locals claimed to have seen an apparition in 1879 of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Saint Joseph, Saint John the Evangelist, angels, and Jesus Christ (the Lamb of God).

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Getting There & Parking

Knock Shrine is located in County Mayo, roughly 75 km (1h 05m drive) from Galway and 233 km (3h 25m) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 115 m away. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Knock Museum (0.2 km away).

Galway75 km

~1h 05m drive

Limerick162 km

~2h 25m drive

Dublin233 km

~3h 25m drive

Nearest car park

115 m from landmark

Directions to car park ↗