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Knock Museum
History of Knock
1879 - Present
Knock, County Mayo, Ireland
 Knock
- A place of pilgrimage
From the first organised pilgrimage to Knock in March
1880, Knock has developed into a major pilgrimage centre for
national and international groups.
Photo shows hand-embroidered vestments worn at National
Thanksgiving pilgrimage in 1945.
Pope John Paul II
In 1979, Pope John Paul II came on pilgrimage to Knock to
commemorate the centenary of the Apparition.
It is estimated that over 1 million people visit Knock
every year.
Msgr. Horan 'The builder of Knock'
- Knock Basilica, completed in 1976, covers one acre of
ground and can accommodate 10,000 people
- Knock International Airport, located between Knock
and Charlestown, was officially opened in May 1986.
Photo below shows Monsegnor Horan welcoming Pope John
Paul II to Knock, 1979, Also included is Archbishop Cunnane,
Archbishop of Tuam from 1969 - 1987 and native of Knock.
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