List of cathedrals in Ireland
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This article lists the current and former cathedral
s of the main Christian
churches in Ireland
. Since the main denominations are organised on an all-Ireland basis, this article includes information about both jurisdictions: Northern Ireland
and the Republic of Ireland
.
churches, subsequently promoted in status due to ecclesiastical requirements such as periodic diocesan reorganisation.
Essentially, a cathedral church is a Christian
place of worship which is the chief, or 'mother' church of an episcopal see
and is distinguished as such by being the location for the cathedra
or bishop
's seat. Strictly speaking therefore, only those Christian denominations
with an Episcopal polity
possess cathedrals. However the label 'cathedral' remains in common parlance for notable churches which were formerly part of an episcopal denomination, such as may be the case with some Scottish churches which are now within the Presbyterian Church of Scotland
(see List of cathedrals in the United Kingdom). In addition, former cathedrals which may now be in a ruined state, retain their nominal status.
The following list comprises, for the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, all locations of a current cathedral church, or former cathedral church, as well as those locations where no trace remains of the structure, indeed where the precise location is no longer known.
Also included are those structures or sites of intended cathedrals as well as pro-cathedral
s (churches serving as an interim cathedral, for instance whilst a permanent cathedral is acquired, or (as a co-cathedral
where the diocesan demographics/geography requires the bishop's seat to be shared with a building in an alternate location).
The inclusion of the entire island of Ireland is strictly for ecclesiastical reasons. Northern Ireland is represented because, although it politically comprises part of the United Kingdom, ecclesiastically the island comprises a single geographically-based unit.
In the list which follows the cathedrals are listed by denomination and (where applicable) denominational hierarchy. Disused establishments are listed separately.
Terms not covered in the above preamble include translated
, which is the move of a bishop's seat from one location to another, moving cathedral status from the former church and bestowing it on the destination church, such as may occur in a diocesan or provincial re-organisation.
and the subsequent transfer of Church assets to the Established church. Most had ceased to be cathedrals prior to the establishment of the Church of Ireland
.
Cathedral
A cathedral is a Christian church that contains the seat of a bishop...
s of the main Christian
Christian
A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, an Abrahamic, monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Canonical gospels and the letters of the New Testament...
churches in Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
. Since the main denominations are organised on an all-Ireland basis, this article includes information about both jurisdictions: Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
and the Republic of Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
.
Overview
It is a commonly held perception that the term 'cathedral' may be applied to any particularly large or grand church. Whilst many cathedrals may be such, this is due to their ecclesiastical status (such a church is grand because it is a cathedral, rather than it being a cathedral because of its grandeur). A cathedral may therefore be a smaller building, particularly where they exist in sparser or poorer communities. Modern cathedrals may lack the grandeur of former times, focussing on the functional aspect of a place of worship, though it should be borne in mind that many of the grand and ancient cathedrals of today were originally built to a much smaller plan, and have been successively extended and rebuilt over the centuries. Some cathedrals were purpose-built as such, whilst others were formerly parochial, or parishParish
A parish is a territorial unit historically under the pastoral care and clerical jurisdiction of one parish priest, who might be assisted in his pastoral duties by a curate or curates - also priests but not the parish priest - from a more or less central parish church with its associated organization...
churches, subsequently promoted in status due to ecclesiastical requirements such as periodic diocesan reorganisation.
Essentially, a cathedral church is a Christian
Christian
A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, an Abrahamic, monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Canonical gospels and the letters of the New Testament...
place of worship which is the chief, or 'mother' church of an episcopal see
Episcopal See
An episcopal see is, in the original sense, the official seat of a bishop. This seat, which is also referred to as the bishop's cathedra, is placed in the bishop's principal church, which is therefore called the bishop's cathedral...
and is distinguished as such by being the location for the cathedra
Cathedra
A cathedra or bishop's throne is the chair or throne of a bishop. It is a symbol of the bishop's teaching authority in the Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church, and has in some sense remained such in the Anglican Communion and in Lutheran churches...
or bishop
Bishop
A bishop is an ordained or consecrated member of the Christian clergy who is generally entrusted with a position of authority and oversight. Within the Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox Churches, in the Assyrian Church of the East, in the Independent Catholic Churches, and in the...
's seat. Strictly speaking therefore, only those Christian denominations
Christian denomination
A Christian denomination is an identifiable religious body under a common name, structure, and doctrine within Christianity. In the Orthodox tradition, Churches are divided often along ethnic and linguistic lines, into separate churches and traditions. Technically, divisions between one group and...
with an Episcopal polity
Episcopal polity
Episcopal polity is a form of church governance that is hierarchical in structure with the chief authority over a local Christian church resting in a bishop...
possess cathedrals. However the label 'cathedral' remains in common parlance for notable churches which were formerly part of an episcopal denomination, such as may be the case with some Scottish churches which are now within the Presbyterian Church of Scotland
Church of Scotland
The Church of Scotland, known informally by its Scots language name, the Kirk, is a Presbyterian church, decisively shaped by the Scottish Reformation....
(see List of cathedrals in the United Kingdom). In addition, former cathedrals which may now be in a ruined state, retain their nominal status.
The following list comprises, for the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, all locations of a current cathedral church, or former cathedral church, as well as those locations where no trace remains of the structure, indeed where the precise location is no longer known.
Also included are those structures or sites of intended cathedrals as well as pro-cathedral
Pro-cathedral
A pro-cathedral is a parish church that is temporarily serving as the cathedral or co-cathedral of a diocese.-Usage:In Ireland, the term is used to specifically refer to St Mary's Pro-Cathedral in Dublin, the seat of the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Dublin since the Reformation, when Christ Church...
s (churches serving as an interim cathedral, for instance whilst a permanent cathedral is acquired, or (as a co-cathedral
Co-cathedral
A co-cathedral is a cathedral church which shares the function of being a bishop's seat, or cathedra, with another cathedral. Instances of this occurred in England before the Protestant Reformation in the dioceses of Bath and Wells, and of Coventry and Lichfield, hence the names of these dioceses...
where the diocesan demographics/geography requires the bishop's seat to be shared with a building in an alternate location).
The inclusion of the entire island of Ireland is strictly for ecclesiastical reasons. Northern Ireland is represented because, although it politically comprises part of the United Kingdom, ecclesiastically the island comprises a single geographically-based unit.
In the list which follows the cathedrals are listed by denomination and (where applicable) denominational hierarchy. Disused establishments are listed separately.
Terms not covered in the above preamble include translated
Translation
Translation is the communication of the meaning of a source-language text by means of an equivalent target-language text. Whereas interpreting undoubtedly antedates writing, translation began only after the appearance of written literature; there exist partial translations of the Sumerian Epic of...
, which is the move of a bishop's seat from one location to another, moving cathedral status from the former church and bestowing it on the destination church, such as may occur in a diocesan or provincial re-organisation.
Abbreviations and Key
- + indicates non-cathedral ecclesiastical use.
- NM = National MonumentNational Monument (Ireland)The Irish state has officially approved the following List of National Monuments of Ireland. In the Republic of Ireland, a structure or site may be deemed to be a "National Monument", and therefore worthy of state protection, if it is of national importance...
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Province of Armagh
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| Armagh | St. Patrick Saint Patrick Saint Patrick was a Romano-Briton and Christian missionary, who is the most generally recognized patron saint of Ireland or the Apostle of Ireland, although Brigid of Kildare and Colmcille are also formally patron saints.... |
1870 | 54.3522546°N 6.6603756°W | ||
| Belfast St. Peter's Cathedral, Belfast St. Peter’s Cathedral, Belfast. is the Roman Catholic cathedral church for the diocese of Down and Connor and is the episcopal seat of the Roman Catholic Bishop of Down and Connor. It is located in the Divis Street area of the Falls Road in Belfast, Northern Ireland and dates from the 1860s... |
St. Peter Saint Peter Saint Peter or Simon Peter was an early Christian leader, who is featured prominently in the New Testament Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles. The son of John or of Jonah and from the village of Bethsaida in the province of Galilee, his brother Andrew was also an apostle... |
1866 | Architects Jeremiah McAuley, a native Belfast priest and John O’Neill | 54.5990382°N 5.9444082°W | |
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St. Patrick Saint Patrick Saint Patrick was a Romano-Briton and Christian missionary, who is the most generally recognized patron saint of Ireland or the Apostle of Ireland, although Brigid of Kildare and Colmcille are also formally patron saints.... and St. Feidlim Saint Felim Saint Felim , an Irish Christian hermit and priest, was born, probably in Kiennacta Breagh, County Meath in the mid sixth century.... |
1942 | 53.9984614°N 7.3610115°W | |
| Derry St Eugene's Cathedral St Eugene's Cathedral is the Roman Catholic cathedral located in Derry, Northern Ireland. It is the "Mother Church" for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Derry, as well as the parish Church of the parish of Templemore.-History:... |
St. Eugene Saint Eugene Saint Eugene may refer to:*Charles-Joseph-Eugene de Mazenod , Saint Eugene de Mazenod*Pope Eugene I, Saint*Saint Eugene of Derry*Saint Eugene martyred by Hunneric*Saint Eugene, father of Marina the Monk... |
1873 | 54.9999582°N 7.3284602°W | ||
| Dundalk | St. Patrick Saint Patrick Saint Patrick was a Romano-Briton and Christian missionary, who is the most generally recognized patron saint of Ireland or the Apostle of Ireland, although Brigid of Kildare and Colmcille are also formally patron saints.... |
54.0039351°N 6.3990211°W | |||
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St. Eunan and St. Columba | 1901 | 54.9502909°N 7.7399969°W | |
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St. Mel Saint Mel Saint Mel or Moel died in 488. He is said to have been a Briton who came to Ireland with Saint Patrick, his uncle, with whom he worked until he was ordained in Ardagh. He helped evangelize Ireland while supporting himself through manual labor. He is one of the earliest Irish saints and gave the... |
mid 19thC; destroyed by fire December 2009 | 53.7272173°N 7.7962804°W | |
| Monaghan | St. Macartan Saint Macartan Saint Mac Cairthinn, also Macartan, belongs to a very early generation of saints in Ireland and is recognized as the first Bishop of Clogher. He is known as Saint Patrick's "Strong Man" for his dedication and faithfulness.-Further reading:... |
1892 | 54.2446477°N 6.958487°W | ||
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Christ the King | 1936 | 53.5269418°N 7.3462915°W | |
| Newry Newry Cathedral Newry Cathedral or the Cathedral of Saint Patrick and Saint Colman is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in Newry, Northern Ireland. It acts as the seat of the Bishop of Dromore, and the head church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Dromore.-History:... |
St. Patrick Saint Patrick Saint Patrick was a Romano-Briton and Christian missionary, who is the most generally recognized patron saint of Ireland or the Apostle of Ireland, although Brigid of Kildare and Colmcille are also formally patron saints.... and St. Colman |
1829 | 54.1747441°N 6.3376522°W |
Province of Cashel
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| Cobh Cobh Cathedral St. Colman’s Cathedral is a Roman Catholic Cathedral located in Cobh, Ireland. It is the cathedral church of the Diocese of Cloyne.-Schedule of Mass and other services:MassWeekdays: 8am & 10amSaturday: 6pmSunday: 8am, 10am, 12noon & 7pm... |
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St. Colman Colmán of Cloyne Saint Colmán of Cloyne , also Colmán mac Léníne, was a monk, founder and patron of Cluain Uama, now Cloyne, Co. Cork, Ireland, and one of the earliest known Irish poets to write in the vernacular.-Sources:... |
1915 | 51.8514735°N 8.2933044°W | |
| Cork |  |
St. Mary and St. Anne Saint Anne Saint Hanna of David's house and line, was the mother of the Virgin Mary and grandmother of Jesus Christ according to Christian and Islamic tradition. English Anne is derived from Greek rendering of her Hebrew name Hannah... |
1869 | pro-cathedral | 51.9047083°N 8.476274°W |
| Ennis | St. Peter Saint Peter Saint Peter or Simon Peter was an early Christian leader, who is featured prominently in the New Testament Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles. The son of John or of Jonah and from the village of Bethsaida in the province of Galilee, his brother Andrew was also an apostle... and St. Paul |
1843 | pro-cathedral | 52.8416355°N 8.9832973°W | |
| Killarney |  |
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1855 | 52.0595757°N 9.5185161°W | |
| Limerick | St. John the Baptist | 1859 | 52.6621467°N 8.6173153°W | ||
| Skibbereen |  |
St. Patrick Saint Patrick Saint Patrick was a Romano-Briton and Christian missionary, who is the most generally recognized patron saint of Ireland or the Apostle of Ireland, although Brigid of Kildare and Colmcille are also formally patron saints.... |
1826 | 51.5522194°N 9.2636311°W | |
| Thurles |  |
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1879 | built on site of Carmelite Priory Priory A priory is a house of men or women under religious vows that is headed by a prior or prioress. Priories may be houses of mendicant friars or religious sisters , or monasteries of monks or nuns .The Benedictines and their offshoots , the Premonstratensians, and the... |
52.6799597°N 7.8096485°W |
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1796 | 52.2614073°N 7.111094°W |
Province of Dublin
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| Carlow Carlow Cathedral The Cathedral in Carlow is known for its beautifully detailed spire which makes it on of the highest points in town. Across from the Cathedral is a much larger church called St.Mary's which is not a Catholic Church but was built to be one.... |
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1839 | 52.8370471°N 6.9279957°W | |
| Dublin |  |
The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Immaculate Conception The Immaculate Conception of Mary is a dogma of the Roman Catholic Church, according to which the Virgin Mary was conceived without any stain of original sin. It is one of the four dogmata in Roman Catholic Mariology... |
1825 | pro-cathedral | 53.350853°N 6.259149°W |
| Enniscorthy |  |
St. Aidan | 1860 | 52.5024493°N 6.5712029°W | |
| Kilkenny St. Mary's Cathedral, Kilkenny St. Mary’s is the Roman Catholic cathedral for the Diocese of Ossory. It is situated on James’s Street, Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Ireland. Kilkenny also has a second cathedral, Saint Canice’s which is Church of Ireland.... |
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The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Assumption of Mary According to the belief of Christians of the Roman Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodoxy, Oriental Orthodoxy, and parts of the Anglican Communion and Continuing Anglicanism, the Assumption of Mary was the bodily taking up of the Virgin Mary into Heaven at the end of her life... |
1857 | 52.6524629°N 7.2569096°W | |
Province of Tuam
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| Ballaghaderreen Ballaghaderreen Cathedral Ballaghaderreen Cathedral is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Achonry... |
The Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Annunciation The Annunciation, also referred to as the Annunciation to the Blessed Virgin Mary or Annunciation of the Lord, is the Christian celebration of the announcement by the angel Gabriel to Virgin Mary, that she would conceive and become the mother of Jesus the Son of God. Gabriel told Mary to name her... and St Nathy |
1860 | 53.9036081°N 8.5779405°W | ||
| Ballina | St Muredach | 1892 | 54.1126536°N 9.1505814°W | ||
| Galway Galway Cathedral The Cathedral of Our Lady Assumed into Heaven and St Nicholas , commonly known as Galway Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Galway, Ireland and is one of the largest and most impressive buildings in the city.Construction began in 1958 on the site of the old city jail, and in 1965 was finally... |
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St. Nicholas Saint Nicholas Saint Nicholas , also called Nikolaos of Myra, was a historic 4th-century saint and Greek Bishop of Myra . Because of the many miracles attributed to his intercession, he is also known as Nikolaos the Wonderworker... and Our Lady Assumed into Heaven Assumption of Mary According to the belief of Christians of the Roman Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodoxy, Oriental Orthodoxy, and parts of the Anglican Communion and Continuing Anglicanism, the Assumption of Mary was the bodily taking up of the Virgin Mary into Heaven at the end of her life... |
1965 | 53.2752544°N 9.0574443°W | |
| Loughrea | St. Brendan | 19thC | 53.1970032°N 8.5670292°W | ||
| Sligo Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (Sligo) The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Sligo, Ireland, is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Elphin. It was opened on 26 July, 1874 by Cardinal Paul Cullen of Dublin and consecrated on 1st July 1897. The Cathedral was built in a Norman Style, and it is the only Norman Styled Cathedral... |
The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Immaculate Conception The Immaculate Conception of Mary is a dogma of the Roman Catholic Church, according to which the Virgin Mary was conceived without any stain of original sin. It is one of the four dogmata in Roman Catholic Mariology... |
1874 | 54.269892°N 8.4782159°W | ||
| Tuam Tuam Cathedral The Cathedral Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Tuam, commonly called Tuam Cathedral, is the cathedral for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Tuam in Ireland. The geographic remit of the Archdiocese includes half of County Galway, half of County Mayo and part of County Roscommon... |
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Assumption of Mary According to the belief of Christians of the Roman Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodoxy, Oriental Orthodoxy, and parts of the Anglican Communion and Continuing Anglicanism, the Assumption of Mary was the bodily taking up of the Virgin Mary into Heaven at the end of her life... |
1837 | 53.5153073°N 8.8473845°W | ||
Province of Armagh
| Establishment | | Image | | Dedication | | Established | | Notes/Provenance | | Location & Website | | Diocese |
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| Armagh St. Patrick's Cathedral, Armagh (Church of Ireland) St. Patrick's Cathedral, Armagh is the seat of the Archbishop of Armagh in the Church of Ireland. It is found in Armagh, Northern Ireland.-History:... |
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The Cathedral and Metropolitan Church of St. Patrick Saint Patrick Saint Patrick was a Romano-Briton and Christian missionary, who is the most generally recognized patron saint of Ireland or the Apostle of Ireland, although Brigid of Kildare and Colmcille are also formally patron saints.... |
54.3474522°N 6.6562557°W | Armagh Diocese of Armagh (Church of Ireland) The Diocese of Armagh is the Metropolitan head of the Ecclesiastical province of Armagh. The province is one of two such provinces of the Church of Ireland in the island of Ireland... |
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| Belfast St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast St Anne's Cathedral, also known as Belfast Cathedral, is a cathedral of the Church of Ireland in Donegall Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland... |
St. Anne Saint Anne Saint Hanna of David's house and line, was the mother of the Virgin Mary and grandmother of Jesus Christ according to Christian and Islamic tradition. English Anne is derived from Greek rendering of her Hebrew name Hannah... |
54.6027733°N 5.9284759°W | Connor Diocese of Connor (Church of Ireland) The Diocese of Connor is in the Province of Armagh of the Church of Ireland.-Overview and history:Christianity has been present in Connor Diocese for over 1500 years. Tradition holds that St. Patrick herded sheep on Slemish, in the heart of the Diocese, when first brought to Ireland as a slave... and Down and Dromore Diocese of Down and Dromore The Diocese of Down and Dromore is a diocese of the Church of Ireland in the north east of Ireland. It is in the ecclesiastical province of Armagh... |
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| Clogher | St. Macartan Saint Macartan Saint Mac Cairthinn, also Macartan, belongs to a very early generation of saints in Ireland and is recognized as the first Bishop of Clogher. He is known as Saint Patrick's "Strong Man" for his dedication and faithfulness.-Further reading:... |
on site of an ancient monastery | Clogher Diocese of Clogher (Church of Ireland) The Diocese of Clogher is a diocese of the Church of Ireland in the north of Ireland. It is in the ecclesiastical province of Armagh. It covers a rural area on the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland including much of south west Ulster, taking in most of counties Fermanagh... |
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St. Columb | 54.9938163°N 7.3230529°W | Derry and Raphoe Diocese of Derry and Raphoe The Diocese of Derry and Raphoe is a diocese of the Church of Ireland located in the north of Ireland. It is in the ecclesiastical province of Armagh... |
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| Downpatrick Down Cathedral Down Cathedral, the Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity, is a Church of Ireland cathedral located in the town of Downpatrick in Northern Ireland. It stands on Cathedral Hill overlooking the town.-History:... |
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(also known as Down Cathedral Down Cathedral Down Cathedral, the Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity, is a Church of Ireland cathedral located in the town of Downpatrick in Northern Ireland. It stands on Cathedral Hill overlooking the town.-History:... ) on site of ancient monastery |
Down and Dromore Diocese of Down and Dromore The Diocese of Down and Dromore is a diocese of the Church of Ireland in the north east of Ireland. It is in the ecclesiastical province of Armagh... |
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1661 | on site of an earlier church | Down and Dromore Diocese of Down and Dromore The Diocese of Down and Dromore is a diocese of the Church of Ireland in the north east of Ireland. It is in the ecclesiastical province of Armagh... |
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| Enniskillen | St. Macartan Saint Macartan Saint Mac Cairthinn, also Macartan, belongs to a very early generation of saints in Ireland and is recognized as the first Bishop of Clogher. He is known as Saint Patrick's "Strong Man" for his dedication and faithfulness.-Further reading:... |
1924 | former 17thC parish church | Clogher Diocese of Clogher (Church of Ireland) The Diocese of Clogher is a diocese of the Church of Ireland in the north of Ireland. It is in the ecclesiastical province of Armagh. It covers a rural area on the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland including much of south west Ulster, taking in most of counties Fermanagh... |
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| Killala | St. Patrick Saint Patrick Saint Patrick was a Romano-Briton and Christian missionary, who is the most generally recognized patron saint of Ireland or the Apostle of Ireland, although Brigid of Kildare and Colmcille are also formally patron saints.... |
17thC | 54.2145731°N 9.2215848°W | Tuam, Killala and Achonry | ||
| Kilmore | St. Fethlimidh Saint Felim Saint Felim , an Irish Christian hermit and priest, was born, probably in Kiennacta Breagh, County Meath in the mid sixth century.... |
Bedell Memorial Church | Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh | |||
| Lisburn | Christ Church Jesus Jesus of Nazareth , commonly referred to as Jesus Christ or simply as Jesus or Christ, is the central figure of Christianity... |
Connor Diocese of Connor (Church of Ireland) The Diocese of Connor is in the Province of Armagh of the Church of Ireland.-Overview and history:Christianity has been present in Connor Diocese for over 1500 years. Tradition holds that St. Patrick herded sheep on Slemish, in the heart of the Diocese, when first brought to Ireland as a slave... |
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| Raphoe | St. Eunan | 9thC | on site of 6thC monastery | 54.8738165°N 7.5981617°W | Derry and Raphoe Diocese of Derry and Raphoe The Diocese of Derry and Raphoe is a diocese of the Church of Ireland located in the north of Ireland. It is in the ecclesiastical province of Armagh... |
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| Sligo | St. Mary the Virgin and St. John the Baptist | 1874 | 54.270152°N 8.4771109°W | Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh | ||
| Tuam St Mary's Cathedral, Tuam St Mary's Cathedral is the cathedral church of the Diocese of Tuam, Killala and Achonry in the Church of Ireland. It is located in Tuam, County Galway in Ireland. From the 12th century until 1839, both before and after the Reformation, it was the seat of the former Archdiocese of Tuam... |
St. Mary | 19thC | 53.5139293°N 8.855238°W | Tuam, Killala and Achonry | ||
Province of Dublin
| Establishment | | Image | | Dedication | | Established | | Notes/Provenance | | Location & Website | | Diocese |
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St. John the Baptist and St. Patrick's Rock Saint Patrick Saint Patrick was a Romano-Briton and Christian missionary, who is the most generally recognized patron saint of Ireland or the Apostle of Ireland, although Brigid of Kildare and Colmcille are also formally patron saints.... |
1780 | 52.5154896°N 7.8854799°W | Cashel and Ossory Diocese of Cashel and Ossory The United Dioceses of Cashel and Ossory is a diocese of the Church of Ireland in southern Ireland... |
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| Clonfert Clonfert Cathedral Clonfert Cathedral is a cathedral of the Church of Ireland in Clonfert, County Galway in Ireland. It is in the ecclesiastical province of Dublin... |
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St. Brendan | 53.239582°N 8.0590189°W | Limerick and Killaloe Diocese of Limerick and Killaloe The Diocese of Limerick and Killaloe is a diocese in the Church of Ireland, located in Ireland. It is in the ecclesiastical province of Dublin.It is one of the twelve Church of Ireland dioceses which cover the whole of Ireland... |
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| Cloyne Cloyne Cathedral St. Coleman's Cathedral, Cloyne is a cathedral of the Church of Ireland in Cloyne, County Cork in Ireland. It is in the ecclesiastical province of Dublin.... |
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St. Colman | 51.8616518°N 8.1191111°W | Cork, Cloyne and Ross | ||
| Cork Saint Finbarre's Cathedral Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral, is a cathedral of the Church of Ireland in Cork city, Ireland. It is in the ecclesiastical province of Dublin.It was featured on the Irish postcard before the Irish entry of the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 held in Moscow, Russia.... |
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St. Fin Barre | 1870 | 51.8943312°N 8.4803349°W | Cork, Cloyne and Ross | |
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commonly called Christ Church Cathedral | 53.3433652°N 6.2709832°W | Dublin and Glendalough Diocese of Dublin and Glendalough The United Dioceses of Dublin and Glendalough is a diocese of the Church of Ireland in the east of Ireland. It is headed by the Archbishop of Dublin who is also styled the Primate of Ireland... |
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| Dublin St. Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin Saint Patrick's Cathedral , or more formally, the Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St Patrick is a cathedral of the Church of Ireland in Dublin, Ireland which was founded in 1191. The Church has designated it as The National Cathedral of Ireland... |
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St. Patrick Saint Patrick Saint Patrick was a Romano-Briton and Christian missionary, who is the most generally recognized patron saint of Ireland or the Apostle of Ireland, although Brigid of Kildare and Colmcille are also formally patron saints.... |
The National Cathedral is not a cathedral of the Diocese of Dublin. It has a common relationship with all the dioceses of the Church of Ireland | 53.3394449°N 6.2714177°W | Dublin and Glendalough Diocese of Dublin and Glendalough The United Dioceses of Dublin and Glendalough is a diocese of the Church of Ireland in the east of Ireland. It is headed by the Archbishop of Dublin who is also styled the Primate of Ireland... |
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| Ferns Ferns Cathedral The Cathedral Church of St Edan is a cathedral of the Church of Ireland in Ferns, County Wexford in Ireland. It is in the ecclesiastical province of Dublin.... |
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St. Edan | 52.5897138°N 6.493274°W | Cashel and Ossory Diocese of Cashel and Ossory The United Dioceses of Cashel and Ossory is a diocese of the Church of Ireland in southern Ireland... |
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| Kildare Kildare Cathedral The Cathedral Church of St. Brigid, Kildare is a cathedral of the Church of Ireland in Kildare, County Kildare in Ireland. It is in the ecclesiastical province of Dublin.-History:... |
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St. Brigid | 53.1580684°N 6.9114304°W | Meath and Kildare Diocese of Meath and Kildare The United Dioceses of Meath and Kildare is a diocese in the Church of Ireland located in Ireland. The diocese is in the ecclesiastical province of Dublin.-Overview and history:... |
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St. Canice Saint Canice Saint Cainnech of Aghaboe , also known as Saint Canice in Ireland, Saint Kenneth in Scotland, Saint Kenny and in Latin Saint Canicus, was a gaelic abbot, monastic founder, priest and missionary during the early medieval period. Cainnech is one of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland and preached... |
52.6541616°N 7.2575051°W | Cashel and Ossory Diocese of Cashel and Ossory The United Dioceses of Cashel and Ossory is a diocese of the Church of Ireland in southern Ireland... |
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| Killaloe Killaloe Cathedral The Cathedral Church of St. Flannan, Killaloe is a cathedral of the Church of Ireland in Killaloe, County Clare in Ireland. It is in the ecclesiastical province of Dublin.... |
St. Flannan Saint Flannan Flannán mac Toirrdelbaig was an Irish saint who lived in the 7th century and was the son of a king of Thomond. He entered Mo Lua's monastery at Killaloe and seems to have become abbot there. He is remembered as a great preacher.... |
12thC | founded (on the site of an earlier monastery) in 1185 by Donal Mor O'Brien | 52.8065233°N 8.4392488°W | Limerick and Killaloe Diocese of Limerick and Killaloe The Diocese of Limerick and Killaloe is a diocese in the Church of Ireland, located in Ireland. It is in the ecclesiastical province of Dublin.It is one of the twelve Church of Ireland dioceses which cover the whole of Ireland... |
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| Leighlin Old Leighlin Old Leighlin is a small town in County Carlow, Ireland, 3.5 km west of Leighlinbridge. The site was at one time one of the foremost monastic houses in Leinster, with 1500 monks in residence... |
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St. Laserian | 52.7362657°N 7.0261002°W | Cashel and Ossory Diocese of Cashel and Ossory The United Dioceses of Cashel and Ossory is a diocese of the Church of Ireland in southern Ireland... |
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| Limerick St. Mary's Cathedral, Limerick St Mary's , is a cathedral of the Church of Ireland in Limerick city, Ireland which is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is in the ecclesiastical province of Dublin. Previously the cathedral of the Diocese of Limerick, it is now one of three cathedrals in the United Dioceses of Limerick and... |
The Blessed Virgin Mary | 1168 | 52.6681459°N 8.6232591°W | Limerick and Killaloe Diocese of Limerick and Killaloe The Diocese of Limerick and Killaloe is a diocese in the Church of Ireland, located in Ireland. It is in the ecclesiastical province of Dublin.It is one of the twelve Church of Ireland dioceses which cover the whole of Ireland... |
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| Lismore Lismore Cathedral, Ireland St. Carthage's Cathedral, Lismore is a cathedral of the Church of Ireland in Lismore, County Waterford in Ireland. It is in the ecclesiastical province of Dublin.... |
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The Blessed Virgin Mary and Saint Carthage | 52.1396913°N 7.928921°W | Cashel and Ossory Diocese of Cashel and Ossory The United Dioceses of Cashel and Ossory is a diocese of the Church of Ireland in southern Ireland... |
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| Rosscarbery Cathedral Church of St. Fachtna The Cathedral Church of St. Fachtna, Ross is a cathedral of the Church of Ireland in Rosscarbery, County Cork in Ireland. It is in the ecclesiastical province of Dublin.... |
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St. Fachtna Saint Fachtna Fachtna mac Mongaig was the founder of the monastery of Rosscarbery , County Cork. He died around 600. His monastery became the principal monastery of west Cork, and later had a famous Scripture school known as the School of Ross. It flourished for three hundred years and survived in some form... |
51.5779496°N 9.0296781°W | Cork, Cloyne and Ross | ||
| Trim Trim Cathedral The Cathedral Church of St Patrick, Trim is a cathedral of the Church of Ireland in Trim, County Meath in Ireland. It is in the ecclesiastical province of Dublin.... |
St. Patrick Saint Patrick Saint Patrick was a Romano-Briton and Christian missionary, who is the most generally recognized patron saint of Ireland or the Apostle of Ireland, although Brigid of Kildare and Colmcille are also formally patron saints.... |
1954 | 19thC Parish Church | 53.5582766°N 6.7906237°W | Meath and Kildare Diocese of Meath and Kildare The United Dioceses of Meath and Kildare is a diocese in the Church of Ireland located in Ireland. The diocese is in the ecclesiastical province of Dublin.-Overview and history:... |
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| Waterford Waterford Cathedral Christ Church Cathedral, Waterford is a cathedral of the Church of Ireland in Waterford City, Ireland. It is in the ecclesiastical province of Dublin.... |
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The Holy and Undivided Trinity Trinity The Christian doctrine of the Trinity defines God as three divine persons : the Father, the Son , and the Holy Spirit. The three persons are distinct yet coexist in unity, and are co-equal, co-eternal and consubstantial . Put another way, the three persons of the Trinity are of one being... |
1770 | Commonly called Christ Church Cathedral Waterford Cathedral Christ Church Cathedral, Waterford is a cathedral of the Church of Ireland in Waterford City, Ireland. It is in the ecclesiastical province of Dublin.... |
52.2599495°N 7.1075535°W | Cashel and Ossory Diocese of Cashel and Ossory The United Dioceses of Cashel and Ossory is a diocese of the Church of Ireland in southern Ireland... |
Former cathedrals
With some exceptions, these former cathedrals were established prior to the English ReformationEnglish Reformation
The English Reformation was the series of events in 16th-century England by which the Church of England broke away from the authority of the Pope and the Roman Catholic Church....
and the subsequent transfer of Church assets to the Established church. Most had ceased to be cathedrals prior to the establishment of the Church of Ireland
Church of Ireland
The Church of Ireland is an autonomous province of the Anglican Communion. The church operates in all parts of Ireland and is the second largest religious body on the island after the Roman Catholic Church...
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| Establishment | | Image | | Dedication | | Established | | Notes/Provenance | | Location & Website |
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| Achonry | St. Crumnathy | 1822-1997 | on site of monastery | 54.0774319°N 8.6542869°W | |
| Annaghdown | St. Brendan | 10thC | 54.077432°N 8.654287°W | ||
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St. Mel Saint Mel Saint Mel or Moel died in 488. He is said to have been a Briton who came to Ireland with Saint Patrick, his uncle, with whom he worked until he was ordained in Ardagh. He helped evangelize Ireland while supporting himself through manual labor. He is one of the earliest Irish saints and gave the... |
10thC | 53.6671207°N 7.6925915°W | |
| Ardfert Ardfert Cathedral Ardfert Cathedral is built on the site of a monastery founded in the 6th century by St. Brendan the Navigator. The cathedral is located in the village of Ardfert, County Kerry, Ireland. The site is now managed by the Office of Public Works... |
St. Brendan | 13thC | destroyed by fire 1641 (NM) | 52.3288091°N 9.7818661°W | |
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| Clonard | St. John John the Apostle John the Apostle, John the Apostle, John the Apostle, (Aramaic Yoħanna, (c. 6 - c. 100) was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus. He was the son of Zebedee and Salome, and brother of James, another of the Twelve Apostles... |
destroyd by fire 1206 | |||
| Connor + | St. Saviour Saint Saviour -People:*Sanctus Salvator, a Latin dedication of churches or places to Jesus, translated in English as "Saint Saviour" or, more accurately, "Holy Saviour"*Saint Salvator of Horta, a Catalan saint*Saint Saviour -Schools:... |
now CI Parish Church | |||
| Duleek | Co. Meath | ||||
| Emly | St. Alibeus | demolished 1877 | |||
| Elphin | St. Mary the Virgin | Church of Ireland parish church, wrecked by storm damage in the 1950s, now ruined; diocese amalgamated with Sligo | 53.844881°N 8.1906509°W | ||
| Fermoy Fermoy Fermoy is a town in County Cork, Ireland. It is situated on the River Blackwater in the south of Ireland. Its population is some 5,800 inhabitants, environs included .... |
St. Patrick Saint Patrick Saint Patrick was a Romano-Briton and Christian missionary, who is the most generally recognized patron saint of Ireland or the Apostle of Ireland, although Brigid of Kildare and Colmcille are also formally patron saints.... |
pro-cathedral, now parochial church | 52.136379°N 8.2803494°W | ||
| Glendalough Glendalough Glendalough or Glendaloch is a glacial valley in County Wicklow, Ireland. It is renowned for its Early Medieval monastic settlement founded in the 6th century by St Kevin, a hermit priest, and partly destroyed in 1398 by English troops.... |
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St. Peter Saint Peter Saint Peter or Simon Peter was an early Christian leader, who is featured prominently in the New Testament Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles. The son of John or of Jonah and from the village of Bethsaida in the province of Galilee, his brother Andrew was also an apostle... and St. Paul |
7th-13thC | (NM) | 53.0040544°N 6.3549256°W |
| Kilmacduagh | St. Colman | 15thC | (NM) | 53.0444124°N 8.8954067°W | |
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St. Peter Saint Peter Saint Peter or Simon Peter was an early Christian leader, who is featured prominently in the New Testament Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles. The son of John or of Jonah and from the village of Bethsaida in the province of Galilee, his brother Andrew was also an apostle... and St. Paul |
15thC | (NM) | 53.5557019°N 6.7719662°W |
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Co. Clare | 52.6141819°N 9.5167726°W | ||
Russian Orthodox Church
| Establishment | | Image | | Dedication | | Established | | Notes/Provenance | | Location & Website |
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| Dublin | The Holy Apostles, St. Peter Saint Peter Saint Peter or Simon Peter was an early Christian leader, who is featured prominently in the New Testament Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles. The son of John or of Jonah and from the village of Bethsaida in the province of Galilee, his brother Andrew was also an apostle... and St. Paul |
located on Harold’s Cross Road | |||
Church of Ireland (Traditional Rite)
| Establishment | | Image | | Dedication | | Established | | Notes/Provenance | | Location & Website |
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| Newtownards | St. John John the Apostle John the Apostle, John the Apostle, John the Apostle, (Aramaic Yoħanna, (c. 6 - c. 100) was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus. He was the son of Zebedee and Salome, and brother of James, another of the Twelve Apostles... |
1991 | built as a Quaker Meeting House in the mid-18thC | ||
See also
- List of cathedrals in the United Kingdom
- List of English cathedrals
- List of abbeys and priories
- Abbeys and priories in the Republic of Ireland
- Abbeys and priories in ScotlandAbbeys and priories in ScotlandList of religious houses in Scotland is a link page to any abbey, priory, friary or other religious house in Scotland.-Abbreviations and Key:-Aberdeen:-Aberdeenshire:-Angus:-Argyll & Bute:-Dumfries and Galloway:...
- Abbeys and priories in WalesAbbeys and priories in WalesAbbeys and priories in Wales lists abbeys, priories, friaries or other monastic religious houses in Wales.-Article layout:The list is presented alphabetically by county...
- Abbeys and priories in EnglandAbbeys and priories in EnglandAbbeys and priories in England lists abbeys, priories, friaries and other monastic religious houses in England.-Article layout:The list is presented alphabetically by ceremonial county...
- Abbeys and priories in Isle of Man
- Abbeys and priories in Northern IrelandAbbeys and priories in Northern IrelandAbbeys and priories in Northern Ireland is a link page for any abbey, priory, friary or other religious house in Northern Ireland.-Abbreviations and Key:-County Antrim:-County Armagh:-County Down:-County Fermanagh:-County Londonderry:...
- List of monasteries dissolved by Henry VIII of England
- Dissolution of the MonasteriesDissolution of the MonasteriesThe Dissolution of the Monasteries, sometimes referred to as the Suppression of the Monasteries, was the set of administrative and legal processes between 1536 and 1541 by which Henry VIII disbanded monasteries, priories, convents and friaries in England, Wales and Ireland; appropriated their...
External links
- List of Cathedrals in Ireland and Great Britain by Giga-Catholic Information