Ireland’s National Marian Shrine

About Knock Shrine
Welcome to Knock Shrine, Ireland’s National Marian Shrine

Since the Apparition on the 21st of August 1879, pilgrims and visitors have been welcomed to Knock Shrine. Knock Shrine is a unique and sacred place, set in over 100 acres of landscaped gardens. We offer a peaceful, contemplative space in to pray, to to reflect and to reconnect.
Plan your visit
Plan your visit to Knock Shrine

Whether you are visiting Knock Shrine for just a few hours or for a few days of reflection and renewal, take time to explore the many services that we have to offer.
Church Services
National Novena

The National Novena to Our Lady of Knock offers nine days of prayer and reflection and the chance to reconnect with your faith in this sacred place. The first Novena took place in 1977 and it continues to be the highlight of the pilgrimage season each year.
Support Programmes
Support Programmes

Knock Shrine offers a range of support programmes across all age groups. These include faith renewal programmes, counselling services and day care facilities.
Volunteer
News and Events

Latest News

Join us for our special 140th anniversary celebrations on Wednesday, August 21st 2019. Wednesday, the 21st of August is the 140th anniversary of the Apparition at ...

Meeting Heaven at Harvest

Posted on: 20 August 2019

Step back in time this Wednesday 21st of August, the 140th anniversary of the Apparition, as we commemorate the events of a wet August evening ...

Witnesses' Walk

Posted on: 19 August 2019

Here is a little sneak preview of one of the events that will take place on the 21st of August, the 140th anniversary of the ...

Historic Village Model

Posted on: 16 August 2019

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Re-live the amazing story of Knock Shrine

Learn more about the unique and compelling story of the Knock Apparition of 1879 and find out how a small village has grown to become an international pilgrimage destination.

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