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Galway Cathedral

Cathedral of Our Lady Assumed into Heaven and Saint Nicholas

Roman Catholic cathedral built 1958-1965 on the site of an old prison; it's an imposing limestone building in a mixture of retro-classical styles, which some detest. The dome, pillars and round arches are Renaissance, while a Romanesque portico dominates the main façade. The organ was re-conditioned in 2007, and recitals show off the acoustics. Regular mass, with one Sunday mass in Irish.

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Address: Gaol Road H91 A780
Hours: Daily 8AM–8PM
Price: Suggested donation €3
Website: galwaycathedral.ie (opens in a new tab)

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