Croagh Patrick
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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But it’s caught in Clew Bay, near our home in the shadow of Croagh Patrick.
From New York Times • Dec. 31, 2021
I marveled at distinctive landmarks such as the Giant’s Causeway, the Cliffs of Moher, the mountain of Croagh Patrick, the Dingle Peninsula and, of course, Blarney Castle.
From Washington Post • Sep. 29, 2016
The town of Knock is a place of pilgrimage, as is Croagh Patrick mountain where St Patrick is said to have fasted for 40 days.
From BBC • Sep. 15, 2016
On a clear day you can see Croagh Patrick from miles away, its near-perfect conical shape mirrored against the sky.
From BBC • Oct. 10, 2015
These certainly are not the words of a youth who was in the habit of journeying from Croagh Patrick to Foclut to make the acquaintance of the inhabitants.
From Bolougne-Sur-Mer St. Patrick's Native Town by Fleming, William
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