Galway Cathedral
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It's 2025 already, how can people still confuse Ireland with the UK?!
Dawn kellyDawn kelly
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I visited the Cathedral on a cold & blustery day whilst waiting for my mum who was up visiting in UHG. When I walked in the door I was surprised by the space and dark walls but also the light that came through the stained glass windows and the silence even though there were alot of people walking around. Although the pews were marked out for social distance there was no problem moving in & out of them. As I had a good bit of time I just sauntered around with trying to take everything in. I met a lovely person who very kindly offered me a Miraculous Medal for my ill relative and also included him in their prayers later that day. Whilst I spent at least an hour looking at all the decorative mosaics, various stained glass windows that had been donated through the years, the model of the Cathedral, organ and various displays dotted around the i side I didn't feel rushed and probably have spent more time. It cost 1.50e to park for the hour and had no problem finding a spot but there is another carkpark accross the road where you can park all day for 6.50e
Gemma LeighGemma Leigh
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Check the website for Mass times. What a stunning structure; inside and out! The lighting, the windows, the wood panel ceiling, the center dome above the four-sided altar! The side rooms for prayer and reflection! Just beautiful. I wish I’d been here for an Easter or Christmas Mass… I’ll bet it’s gorgeous! The choir was angelic. As an American I found the portrait of JFK a tad out of place… but, hey! when in Rome, right? Just fascinating. I could have spent hours admiring the Stations of the Cross, the detail, the ornate architecture… the building is newer than I thought (circa 1965 I believe)…but the architecture style had me believing it was much older.
Kristine KellyKristine Kelly
10
Beautiful cathedral with gorgeous stained glass windows, domes, arches and architecural accents. There are several different intimate areas to pray and the mosiacs are remarkable. Their gift shop has wonderful locally made Celtic crafts and religious items. A special thanks to Mary in the gift shop who was incredibly patient as we asked many questions and she helped us find the most perfect nativity scene and to Monsignor Rabbitte who blessed our nativity scene, which will become a family heirloom. The Cathedral is a must visit while you are visiting Galway! You can truly feel the presence of God. Thank you for making us feel so welcome!
Laura ShermanLaura Sherman
20
Galway Cathedral celebrate 50 years since opening. Inside, there is exhibition about building it, clergy responsible, and some other details. Whenever I visit it, I have the feeling it is much older. And visiting Galway without seeing Cathedral, and walking on the pathway down the Corrib river until Latin Quarter is magical. Though now no one collects entrance fee of 2 EUR, there is donation box for the purpose. To try describing the beauty of marble floors, stone walls, or wooden ceilings, or dome guarded by 4 archangels, would be waste of time. You have to see and experience it yourself.
Hrvoje SandukcicHrvoje Sandukcic
20
If you visit Galway you have to find 10 minutes to visit the Cathedral. It is certainly a recent building, about 60 years old. Well built and decorated with huge mosaics. Despite the internal dimensions, it is a peaceful environment. Traditional, functional, massive and made with local materials. The beautiful Connemara marbles have been used for decorations. The cathedral stands on one side of the old Galway prison which was acquired by the church in 1941. Incredible to think that most of the costs had been covered by donations! Definitely highly recommended.
Amal Paul savioAmal Paul savio
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Gaol Rd, Galway, H91 A780, Ireland
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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 one of the largest and most impressive buildings in the city. Construction began in 1958 on the site of the old city prison.
attractions: Eyre Square, Eyre Square, Spanish Arch, Galway City Museum, The Latin Quarter, McGinn's Hop House, Great Escape Rooms, Murphy's Ice Cream, Planet Entertainment Centre, Saint Nicholas' Collegiate Church, restaurants: The Dough Bros, McDonagh's, The Skeff Bar, An Púcán, The Quays Bar and Restaurant, The Front Door Pub, Monroe's Tavern, McSwiggans Steak + Seafood Restaurant, O'Connell's Bar, The Dáil Bar
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