List of cathedrals in Ireland
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List of Cathedrals in Ireland is a listing of cathedrals and former cathedrals in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland (which together form a distinct ecclesiastical unit).
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[edit] Abbreviations and Key
- + indicates non-cathedral ecclesiastical use.
[edit] Roman Catholic Church
[edit] Province of Armagh
| City | Dedication | Established | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armagh | St. Patrick | 1870 | |
| Belfast | St. Peter | 1866 | |
| Cavan | St. Patrick and St. Feidlim | 1942 | |
| Derry | St. Eugene | 1873 | |
| Letterkenny | St. Eunan and St Colmcille | 1901 | |
| Longford | St. Mel | mid 19th century | |
| Monaghan | St. Macartan | 1892 | |
| Mullingar | Christ the King | 1936 | |
| Newry | St. Patrick and St. Colman | 1829 |
[edit] Province of Cashel
| City | Dedication | Established | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cobh | St. Colman | 1915 | |
| Cork | St. Mary and St. Anne | 1869 | pro-cathedral |
| Ennis | St. Peter and St. Paul | 1843 | pro-cathedral |
| Killarney | The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary | 1855 | |
| Limerick | St. John the Baptist | 1859 | |
| Skibbereen | St. Patrick | 1826 | |
| Thurles | The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary | 1879 | built on site of Carmelite Priory |
| Waterford | The Most Holy Trinity | 1796 |
[edit] Province of Dublin
| City | Dedication | Established | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlow | The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary | 1839 | |
| Dublin | The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary | 1825 | pro-cathedral |
| Enniscorthy | St. Aiden | 1860 | |
| Kilkenny | The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary | 1857 |
[edit] Province of Tuam
| City | Dedication | Established | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballaghaderreen | The Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St Nathy | 1860 | |
| Ballina | St Muredach | 1892 | |
| Galway | St. Nicholas and Our Lady Assumed into Heaven | 1965 | |
| Loughrea | St. Brendan | 19th Century | |
| Sligo | The Immaculate Conception | 1874 | |
| Tuam | The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary | 1837 |
[edit] Church of Ireland (including pre-Reformation)
[edit] Province of Armagh
| City | Dedication | Established | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Achonry | St. Crumnathy | 1822-1997 | on site of monastery |
| Ardagh | St. Mel | 10th Century | |
| Armagh | The Cathedral and Metropolitan Church of St. Patrick | ||
| Belfast | St. Anne | ||
| Clogher | St. Macartan | on site of an ancient monastery | |
| Connor | St. Saviour | now CI Parish Church | |
| Derry | St. Columb | ||
| Downpatrick | The Holy and Undivided Trinity | on site of ancient monastery (also known as Down Cathedral) | |
| Dromore | Christ the Redeemer | 1661 | on site of an earlier church |
| Elphin+ | St. Mary the Virgin | now Church of Ireland parish church | |
| Enniskillen | St. Macartan | 1924 | former 17th century parish church |
| Killala | St. Patrick | 17th century | |
| Kilmore | St. Fethlimidh | Bedell Memorial Church | |
| Lisburn | Christ Church | ||
| Maghera | The Blessed Virgin Mary | ||
| Raphoe | St. Eunan | 9th Century | on site of 6th Century monastery |
| Sligo | St. Mary the Virgin and St. John the Baptist | 1874 | |
| Tuam | St. Mary | 19th Century |
[edit] Province of Dublin
| City | Dedication | Established | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cashel | St. John the Baptist and St. Patrick's Rock | 1780 | |
| Clonmacnoise | St. Kieran | ||
| Clonfert | St. Brendan | ||
| Cloyne | St. Colman | ||
| Cork | St. Fin Barre | 1870 | |
| Dublin | The Holy Trinity | commonly called Christ Church Cathedral | |
| Dublin | St. Patrick | 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 | |
| Ferns | St. Edan | ||
| Kildare | St. Brigid | ||
| Kilfenora | St. Fachtan | c.1200 | |
| Kilkennny | St. Canice | ||
| Killaloe | St. Flannan | 12th century | Founded (on the site of an earlier monastery) in 1185 by Donal Mor O'Brien |
| Leighlin | St. Laserian | ||
| Limerick | The Blessed Virgin Mary | 1168 | |
| Lismore | The Blessed Virgin Carthage | ||
| Ross Carbery | St. Fachtna | ||
| Trim | St. Patrick | 1954 | 19th Century Parish Church |
| Waterford | The Holy and Undivided Trinity | 1770 | Commonly called Christ Church Cathedral |
[edit] Former and intended cathedrals
| City | Dedication | Established | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ardfert | St. Brendan | 13th Century | destroyed by fire 1641 (NM) |
| Ardmore | 13th Century | ||
| Clonard | St. John | destroyd by fire 1206 | |
| Duleek | Co. Meath | ||
| Emly | St. Alibeus | demolished 1877 | |
| Glendalough | St. Peter and St. Paul | 7th-13thC | (NM) |
| Kilmacduagh | St. Colman | 15th century | (NM) |
| Scattery Island | Co. Clare |
[edit] Russian Orthodox Church
| City | Dedication | Established | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin | The Holy Apostles, St. Peter and St. Paul | located on Harold’s Cross Road |
[edit] Church of Ireland (Traditional Rite)
| City | Dedication | Established | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newtownards | St. John | 1991 | built as a Quaker Meeting House in the mid 18th Century |
[edit] See also
- Historical 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 Scotland
- Abbeys and priories in Wales
- Abbeys and priories in England
- Abbeys and priories in Isle of Man
- Abbeys and priories in Northern Ireland
- List of monasteries dissolved by Henry VIII of England
- Dissolution of the Monasteries
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[edit] External links
- List of Cathedrals in Ireland and Great Britain by Giga-Catholic Information]
