Organisation and Partners
The Friends of Columbanus organisation works to promote awareness of the life of Saint Columbanus and support the development of the Columban Way.
Working with partners across Ireland and Europe, the organisation promotes:
- Cultural heritage projects
- Walking routes and pilgrimages
- Educational initiatives
- Community engagement
Partners involved in developing the Columban Way include:
- Tourism organisations
- Local authorities
- Walking groups
- Heritage organisations
- Community groups
Together these organisations are helping to develop the Columban Way as a significant cultural and tourism project.
KEY PARTNERS
Carlow County Council
Monaghan County Council
Wexford County Counil
Cavan County Council
Laois County Council
Meth County Council
Kildare County Council
Knights of Saint Columbanus
Columban Missionaries Ireland
Via Columbani
Northern Ireland
- Friends of Columbanus Bangor
- Ards and North Down Tourism
- Fermanagh & Omagh District Council
- Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council
- Ards and North Down Borough Council
Europe
France
- Association des Amis de Saint Columban
- Association des Amis Bretons de Colomban
- Association Saint Colomban en Brie
- Association pour le rayonnement de Saint Colomban
Switzerland
Italy
- Associazione Amici del Cammino di San Colombano
- Associazione Amici di San Colombano di Bobbio
- The Peregrinus Project