Visit Armagh - Saint Patrick's RC Cathedral

Saint Patrick's RC Cathedral

As you approach Armagh, you will notice its most distinctive landmarks right away. From opposite hills, two striking cathedrals face each other across a valley, both honoring St Patrick.

The imposing twin spires of the Cathedral overlook the City from an elevated site. The Cathedral is built on a site known as Tealach na licci (Sandy Hill) where legend has it that Saint Patrick brought a young deer for sanctuary.

Catch your breath at the top of the hill, take in the view of our beautiful city and then enter St Patrick’s Cathedral and wonder at the awe-inspiring interior.

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Visit Saint Patrick’s Cathedral [Catholic] and come face to face with inspiring architecture that continues to attract people from all over the world.

Armagh is the oldest and most venerated of Irish cities and has a long Christian heritage due to its strong links with Saint Patrick. It is the seat of the Catholic archbishop and the twin-spired Cathedral is flanked by two large marble archbishops who gaze across the city from the elevated site.

The Cathedral was built to honour St. Patrick’s memory, the foundation stone laid by Archbishop Crolly on 17^th March 1840. The construction of this richly appointed, Italianate church was completed 60 years later. Work had to be suspended temporarily during the Irish potato famine when church monies went to aid victims. Work recommenced in 1854 when J.J McCarthy was appointed as architect. It was dedicated for worship in 1873 but the magnificent interior decoration was not completed until early in the 20^th century. The church has been embellished with a lovely carillon and both ancient and modern relics.

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Mass Times

Daily Mass is celebrated on Monday to Saturday at 10am, Saturday Vigil at 6.30pm, Sunday at 11am, 12.30 pm and 5.30pm.

Guided Tours

Each year, thousands of people visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral and guided tours are available for visitors. It is also recommended phoning to check opening times of the Cathedral prior to visiting.