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Cathedral of St. Patrick and St. Colman, Roman Catholic, Newry, Co. Down
The Cathedral is an architectural gem. Cruciform in plan, the whole structure possesses an architectural unity. It is built entirely of Newry granite with a graceful well-proportioned facade with a Norman arched doorway and octagonal twin Norman turrets.
Cathedral of St. Patrick and St. Felim, Roman Catholic, Cavan, Co. Cavan
Unlike most Irish cathedrals, it is neo-classical in style with a single spire rising to 230 feet. The cathedral was dedicated in 1942. The architect was William Byrne & Son, Dublin .
It was built in the 1850's. The commission to build the Cathedral went to the English architectural firm of Weightman, Hadfield and Goldie of Sheffield in 1855. The Cathedral's tall Gothic tower and spire are visible for miles around in the flat landscape of north-west Roscommon.
Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Roman Catholic, Carlow, Co. Carlow
The Cathedral was designed by the noted 19th century architect Thomas Cobden (who also designed Duckett's Grove).
Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Roman Catholic, Thurles, Co. Tipperary
The magnificent Cathedral of the Assumption stands on the site of earlier chapels in the centre of Thurles. It was dedicated in 1879. The architect was James Joseph McCarthy, who abandoned his normal Gothic revival style and used an Italianate Romanesque style.
Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Roman Catholic, Tuam, Co. Galway
The original architect was Dominic Madden, who also designed Ballina Cathedral and Ennis Cathedral. The foundation stone was laid on 30 April 1827. Tuam Cathedral is built of limestone in the style of Decorated Gothic. The three-story west tower is 43m high and surmounted by eight richly pinnacles rising above the parapet, which is enriched with open tracery.
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Roman Catholic, Sligo, Co. Sligo
It was consecrated in 1874 by Cardinal Cullen, Archbishop of Dublin. The magnificent stained glass windows were installed by Loblin of Tours, France. The architect was George Goldie of London.
Christ the King Cathedral, Roman Catholic, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
The Cathedral was opened in 1936. It is Basilican in form with twin towers and a dome. The style is modernised Renaissance. The architect was William Byrne & Sons of Dublin. At the request of Pope Pius XI, it became the first cathedral in the world to be dedicated to Christ the King.
St. Aidan's Cathedral, Roman Catholic, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford
Built in 1843, The Cathedral was designed by Augustus Welby Pugin who also designed London's Houses of Parliament. The interior contains stained glass panels by Lobin of Tours, Mayer of Munich, and Earley of Dublin, a pipe organ supplied by White and Son, Dublin.
St. Colman's Cathedral, Roman Catholic, Cobh, Co. Cork
Cobh Carillon is the only such instrument in Ireland. The 49 cast bronze bells have a total weight of over 25 tons.