St. Patrick's Cathedral (Church of Ireland)
St. Patrick's Cathedral (Church of Ireland)
St. Patrick's Cathedral (Church of Ireland)
4.5
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Located on the Hill of Armagh, this place of worship has been a Christian church ever since it was founded by St. Patrick in 445 AD.
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Bozeman-Dublin
Trim, Ireland8,860 contributions
Aug 2020 • Friends
Unfortunately during these times of Covid, the interior of this beautiful cathedral remains closed to visitors. But it's still an interesting place for a stroll with great views if the city and surrounding countryside from the graveyard walls. There is a lovely serenity and sense of age and history about the place.
It's a lovely building and it's nice to walk around even though you can't as yet go in.
It's a lovely building and it's nice to walk around even though you can't as yet go in.
Written August 13, 2020
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Cathy N
Craigavon, UK310 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
Spending some time in Armagh and I mentioned to my daughter that the CoI Cathedral was the resting place of Brian Boru. So off we went to find him.
On arrival my daughter wanted a nosey in the church. I was slightly surprised that she had any interest being 10, but in we went. There were some interesting features with cards explaining their significance.
I pointed out the various features to the child and she was interested for a little while. The Cathedral is impressive and is very well maintained. I would honestly appreciate a guided tour of the church with someone pointing out the features I'm sure I missed. I made sure to see the Tandragee man and the Stone Cross.
Outside we went for a wander in the grounds. There is a fabulous view over the city. We didn't go into the gardens but looked down over them.
I am always disappointed that the crypt isn't open as there are some fabulous stone sculptures held there, but by this time the child was honestly losing interest. We looked at the stones making Brian Boru's grave and off we went.
This was a really nice little interlude in a bigger day out.
On arrival my daughter wanted a nosey in the church. I was slightly surprised that she had any interest being 10, but in we went. There were some interesting features with cards explaining their significance.
I pointed out the various features to the child and she was interested for a little while. The Cathedral is impressive and is very well maintained. I would honestly appreciate a guided tour of the church with someone pointing out the features I'm sure I missed. I made sure to see the Tandragee man and the Stone Cross.
Outside we went for a wander in the grounds. There is a fabulous view over the city. We didn't go into the gardens but looked down over them.
I am always disappointed that the crypt isn't open as there are some fabulous stone sculptures held there, but by this time the child was honestly losing interest. We looked at the stones making Brian Boru's grave and off we went.
This was a really nice little interlude in a bigger day out.
Written July 23, 2022
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Averley2013
Oakville, Canada314 contributions
Aug 2019
We circled the beautiful church and visited the gardens. It's oozing with history. I wish I'd known about the museum across the road.
Written August 28, 2019
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Marjorie306
Lisburn, UK36 contributions
Apr 2013 • Family
On a recent trip to Armagh we decided to visit St Patrick's Cathedral and we were really looking forward to it. Stepped inside the "church" and was greeted by a man in a pay booth at the bottom of the church building requesting a £3 charge each, Now I know these buildings have to be maintained and I am not against voluntary donations.......but this is a Church a House of God not somewhere to make money. I refused to pay and therefore had to leave. What a shame that you cannot visit a place of worship without someone looking you to pay for the pleasure.
Written April 26, 2013
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M Taylor
5 contributions
Nov 2019
Beware of the changing church hours before making the journey to Armagh. The church's website is somewhat confusing and requires several clicks to find the operating hours. As an Episcopalian of Irish descent, I was excited about making the pilgrimage to St. Patrick's home church. Believing we had until 5:00 pm to reach the Cathedral, we set off from our prior destination and arrived at approximately 4:10 pm. The gates of the Cathedral Close were still open and workers were still on site, but the Cathedral was closed and locked. A groundskeeper told us to "come back another day."
After a long drive through curvy roads, this was quite a disappointment. However, there was some solace in the fact that the magnificent Catholic Cathedral across town was still open for visitors.
After a long drive through curvy roads, this was quite a disappointment. However, there was some solace in the fact that the magnificent Catholic Cathedral across town was still open for visitors.
Written November 15, 2019
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Rosa May H
Tahoe City, CA34 contributions
Sep 2018 • Family
Ireland's history simply pulses here and we'd swear you can feel it. St. Patrick picked this site for his church in 445 AD; Brian Boru is buried here (or mostly, anyway); windows and stones commemorate many other people here. The caretaker is very knowledgeable and fun to talk with. We were very glad to have stopped in here. Don't miss the museum across the pathway, too; it's interesting and the curator is great fun.
Written September 22, 2018
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Patricia B
42 contributions
Sep 2018 • Friends
It was so interesting to get the contrast between the two cathedrals; the interiors were quite similar. This one had the lovely restaurant next door as well as the little museum.
Written September 12, 2018
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ricmerc
armagh11 contributions
Jan 2013 • Family
Guide excellent.Have lived in armagh all my life now i know how little of armagh history i know. For visitors a must do and see crypt
Written January 25, 2013
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Skriksy
Armagh, UK21 contributions
Jun 2012 • Family
Well worth a visit, fascinating history and beautiful, peaceful surroundings. Well maintained building both inside and out
Written November 8, 2012
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maryj13
Mullingar, Ireland10 contributions
Jun 2012 • Couples
Beautiful Cathedral steeped in history set in a very historic part of the city , ancient grave yard and the resting place of Brian Boru beneath the Cathedral , walk around the old cobblelock streets and see terraced houses from the linen era in Ulster
Written June 6, 2012
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MtA64
Almonte, Ontario1 contribution
Is there any history regarding the Rev. Andrew Vogan, who is mentioned on a plague below one of the stain glass windows. My grandmother was a Vogan: we are unsure of from where, in Ireland/Northern Ireland, our Vogan ancestors came. Thanks
Steveodo
Carrickfergus, UK6,037 contributions
The census of all Ireland is online for 1901 and 1911. There may be a partial earlier one... 1851? I'd include links, but this stupid web site blocks all links, web addresses, or even reworded references to web sites even when they're the only good way to answer someone's question. Vogan is a name I have not heard, ever. You might find someone in the census. Good luck.
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