credencial stamps

[paddy25c]

i have heard that you can get a stamp for your credencial @ the guinness brewery in dublin , is this true , i'ed like to get one if i could for the craic

 

[grayland]

It is a wee bit off from the normal way...but I am sure many a Camino has started there. :wink:

 

[paddy25c]

It is a wee bit off from the normal way...but I am sure many a Camino has started there. :wink:

well it is on the way to the airport, more or less

 

[oursonpolaire]

Irish friends of mine have done so. You might want to get in touch with them about their hours.

 

[Lydia Gillen]

In the middle ages , before there were airplanes, pilgrims from Ireland went by sea. Those in the South of the country got a ship from Dingle to La Corona.

Those from Dublin used to gather near one of the city gates until there was a group and then they walked together down to the port to get their ship. A Church was built nearby known as St. James' Church.

The gate they waited at became known as St. James Gate. Nowadays there is also a large hospital nearby St. James' Hospital.

Guinness Brewery bought the land inside the gates and established their brewery there. At the reception kiosk just inside the Gates it is possible to get Your crediantial stamped. You can also get it stamped in St. James Church. I got sellos in both places in 2007.

Now at some stage I heard some rumor that Diagio who now own Guinness were no longer stamping credentials, I just don't know. You could phone them 01 453 6700.

Have just phoned them It is very early Sunday morning now!!! Office hour Mon to Fri 8.00 to 6.00

FRiends of St. James in Ireland always have a special Mass in St. James Church on the Sunday nearest 25th July

Buen Camino

Lydia

 

[scruffy1]

What about Jameson! Something for those who find themselves in San Juan de Ortega on a cold Spring night. They should be encouraged.

 

[paddy25c]

fair play to ya lydia , ill give them a ring on monday

 

[paddy25c]

got in contact with guinness , you can still get a stamp @ the reception in st james gate 9am to 6pm monday to friday

 

[geordie63]

That's handy to know. Thanks. I'll pop down tomorrow & get the stamp. I got my pilgrim's passport from the church next door. Only 12 days until I start my hike.

 

[JohnnieWalker]

I noticed this on an Irish pilgrim's blog:

"I got my pilgrims passport in Dublin and had it signed at Guiness brewery, St James Gate which is the official starting place for Irish pilgrims. I then go and follow tradition and proceed to the Brian Boru pub in Glasnevin to have a pint or two and to have the second stamp put on my passport from the Brian Boru pub. With the blessings of St James and Brian Boru (Irish hero) behind me I am now ready to begin the walk."

So...there is more than one tradition it seems. You go to a beer factory to get the first stamp and then you go to a pub and drink beer to get the second stamp.

I'm starting in Dublin next time!

 

[geordie63]

Cheers. Sounds like the start of a pub crawl. Guinness brewery followed by a couple of pints in Glasnevin.

 

[Kennedy1]

I will be going to Dublin after I finish walking the Camino at the end of October to run the Dublin Marathon, will I be able to get my Camino Passport stamped even if I am not from Ireland? I do plan on visiting and enjoying some refreshment at several pubs while in Dublin.

Kennedy. ( a good Irish name )

 

[JohnnieWalker]

Hola for further information on obtaining a credencial in Irelands see here:

http://www.stjamesirl.com/?page_id=9

Also see the link at the bottom of the page on receiving a free credencial

Happy St Patrick's Day

 

[geordie63]

I will be going to Dublin after I finish walking the Camino at the end of October to run the Dublin Marathon, will I be able to get my Camino Passport stamped even if I am not from Ireland? I do plan on visiting and enjoying some refreshment at several pubs while in Dublin.

Kennedy. ( a good Irish name )

I just went to the Guinness Storehouse this week & got my pilgrim's passport stamped. They don't ask any questions. Just show them your passport at the reception desk in the Storehouse & they'll stamp it for you. No problem. Enjoy your visit to Dublin & good luck in the marathon.

 

[paddy25c]

ok i got my crendencial from society of st james in dublin , but its the booklet version , is there anywhere i can get the fold up version , i'd like to frame it when (if) i finish

 

[fraluchi]

I just went to the Guinness Storehouse this week & got my pilgrim's passport stamped. They don't ask any questions.

Did you get yourself a pint of beer?

 

[Stephen Nicholls]

ok i got my crendencial from society of st james in dublin , but its the booklet version , is there anywhere i can get the fold up version , i'd like to frame it when (if) i finish

I've got my fold-up version from this web site!! Click on the link and send the nice gentleman a small donation.
Have a look at the bottom of the page....
Buen camino!
Stephen
http://www.calig.co.uk/camino_de_santiago.htm

 

[geordie63]

Did you get yourself a pint of beer?[/quote]

Had more than one. Any excuse for a beer. Heading to the airport tomorrow morning to start my Camino. At least the weather is supposed to be good this coming week in the Pyrenees. Exciting times!

 

[grayland]

Buen Camino, geordie!

The adventure starts.

 

[paddy25c]

I've got my fold-up version from this web site!! Click on the link and send the nice gentleman a small donation.
Have a look at the bottom of the page....
Buen camino!
Stephen
http://www.calig.co.uk/camino_de_santiago.htm[/quote]

do i get it off you ?

 

[dazzamac]

paddy25c:

There is a link to Peterborough Pilgrims, who offer a free credencial, at the bottom of each page of the forum. Underneath the notice about the Pilgrim Forum Badge.

I haven't sent for one so I can't tell you what it looks like but they are supplied by the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela and are original and authentic credenciales.

In case you can't find it, here is the link to their blog.

http://peterbros-pilgrimcredentials.blogspot.com/