St Patrick’s Cathedral

St Patrick's Cathedral is Dublin's second biggest cathedral, behind only Christ Church Cathedral in size. This iconic Dublin structure was likewise built about a thousand years ago. As a Roman Catholic church, it is today the Church of Ireland National Cathedral. St. Patrick's Cathedral is well known for its choir, which was created more than a century ago and is still in use today.

A variety of public national celebrations are held at the cathedral. Every November, Ireland's Remembrance Day rituals are held there, organized by the Royal British Legion and attended by the President of Ireland. Its carol liturgy (the Service of Nine Lessons and Carols), held twice a year, notably on December 24th, is a vibrant aspect of Dublin life. The cathedral holds the graduation ceremonies of Technological University Dublin on Saturdays in October.

It is one of the structures in Dublin that has stood since antiquity, along with Christ Church Cathedral. It was planned to be the principal cathedral because sermons are held every Sunday as well as Monday through Friday. The Christ Church Cathedral, however, was vehemently opposed.

Location: St Patrick's Close, Patrick Street, Dublin 8, Ireland