'''Knock''' is a small town in County Mayo on the west coast of Ireland.

History

Home to the world famous Knock Shrine where on the 21st of August, 1879, there was an apparition of Our Lady, St. John the Evangelist and St. Joseph. They appeared at the south gable of Knock Parish Church and was witnessed by fifteen people, young and old. Knock is now internationally recognised Marian Shrine and was visited by Pope John Paul II in 1979, commemorating the centenary of the Apparition. Mother Teresa of Calcutta visited the Shrine in June of 1993. One and a half million pilgrims visit the Shrine annually from countries all over the world. An International airport, Ireland-West Airport was opened in Knock as a international gateway for travellers to Ireland and has elevated the status of Knock to a major tourist destination.

Get in

The easiest way of getting to Knock from within Ireland is by car, alternatively you can travel by [http://www.buseireann.ie Bus]. Unfortunately there is no direct route to Knock all connections are made via Charlestown. The nearest train station is Ballyhaunis, 22Km from Knock. For international travel Ireland West Airport Knock is located 22km from the center of Knock town.

By car hire

Car hire is available from several agencies in the airport.

  • Avis
  • [http://www.budget-ireland.com Budget Car Rental Ireland] - Locations at both Galway Airport and Eyre Sq in Galway City Center
  • Hertz
  • Alamo / National
  • Europcar
  • Get around

    You can explore Knock and Knock Shine on foot.

    See

    [http://www.knock-shrine.ie Knock Shrine] is the a major international pilgrimage site where Catholics believe an apparition of the Virgin Mary occurred

    Do

    Buy

    Being an international tourist hotspot a number of religious stalls, shops and markets line the main route through the town to the shrine.

    Eat

    Drink

    Sleep

    Accommodation comes in the form of the Knock House Hotel. There is also a caravan and camping area located on the Shrine grounds. As alot of Invalid and sick pilgrims attend the Shrine the St. John's Rest & Care Centre was setup providing light refreshments, on call doctor and a minibus with wheel chair lift.

    Contact

    Get out