Beautiful, gothic style cathedral! I visited with a tour group and we had plenty of time to wander…read moreabout, appreciating the architecture and design. I took a moment and lit a candle, saying a little prayer of gratitude. I saw other people doing an audio tour, which would probably be neat. Whether you're guided or just wandering, be sure to check this one out.

St. Patrick's Cathedral founded in 1191 is the largest church in Ireland. St. Patrick is the patron…read moresaint of Ireland. This is still an active cathedral with Eucharist services (masses) three times a week. it's a great way to see the Dublin city centre! On the aptly named Patrick's Street, the cathedral was founded in 1191 and is the National Cathedral of the Church of Ireland. Because it's off of Dame St, it's often much quieter than Christ Church- if you try to avoid crowds, it's the perfect place to get a taste of Dublin and Irish history. As much as the church was beautiful on the exterior interior is much grander and more extravagant. The interior was magnificent and definitely held true to the gothic style, There was a lot of marble, dark wood and gold the location of the cathedral is important in two ways. First, the cathedral was built on the same site of a church that was constructed by the King of Scotland. Secondly, the location was chosen because Saint Patrick himself had a well where he baptized early Catholics. If you visit the cathedral today, they have stone slabs on display which were believed to be the entrance to the well. Also, it happens to be the tallest church in Ireland, which is pretty impressive given that the country is full of them.

Although located on the grim skid-row of Marlborough Street, St Mary's Pro-Cathedral is an…read moreabsoulute gem of a building. Along with St Andrew's Church on Westland Row, the Pro-Cathedral is one of the finest modern church buildings in the city centre. The Pro-Cathedral is a fine example of a church built in the Classical Greek style, with large Doric cloumns on the inside as well as outside. The Pro-Cathedral was built early in the 19th century, and is modeled on the church of St Philippe-le-Roule in Paris. St Mary's Pro-Cathedral would not be the most frequented tourist attraction in Dublin, located off the beaten track as it is, but it only a minutes walk from O'Connell St, and it should definitely be part of your itinerary if you are visiting Dublin and old churches are your thing. I prefer the Classical style of St Mary's to the medieval Gothic of Christchurch or St Patrick's Cathedrals personally, and best of all, the Pro-Cathedral has no admission charge, whereas the other two have.

Back in the early 19th century, when Protestants didn't care too much for Catholics, the idea was…read moremooted to put the Pro-Cathedral on O'Connell Street. However, such a flagrant symbol of Taigism was judged unwise, what with the Penal Laws and all their attendant imaginative punishments, so it was built on Marlborough Street instead. From the outside, its most distinguishing feature is its sea-green dome, whereas inside it is a mix of Greek and Roman architectural styles, (more white marble statues than you can shake a crosier at), beautiful stained glass and an amazing panelled ceiling - the inside of the dome. Strangely, the name doesn't mean that it has professional cathedral status - in fact, it isn't officially recognised as a cathedral at all.

What a fascinating find for us! On our way to a well-known Dublin landmark, we came upon this…read morechurch and decided to discover more since the exterior piqued our curiosity. The interior is both expansive and beautiful, with colored tiled flooring and separated areas with baptismal fonts and altar areas. I found the history fascinating. Yes, the mummified cat and rat are on display (a fun story there) as well as a copy of the Magna Carta. The church still holds services, and in the past, has been used for filming television episodes and movies. In the crypt, i saw some wardrobes worn by the characters. However, I'm still struck by the date on a foundation stone for an earlier structure on this site, protected by plexiglass at the gift shop, is around 1,030 AD! The United States of America, where I live, is only 250 years old!! MISC While not free, the fee to go inside was affordable. We chose the self-guided tour option, although both guided and an audio are additionally offered. Plan to spend at least an hour here.

The Christ Church Cathedral is older than St. Patrick's Cathedral founded around 1028. It was…read morepreviously of Roman Catholic denomination, but is now a Church of Ireland. The Christ Church had a very similar style as St. Patrick's cathedral -- two beautiful churches in a beautiful city. The story of the Cathedral begins almost a thousand years ago when a Viking king erected the first church here. Over the next thousand years, the church was ruined, rebilled and restored many times. Today, Dublin's Christ Church Cathedral draws hundreds of thousands of visitors a year. An important relic in the Christ Church Cathedral is St. Laurence O'Toole's heart. St. Laurence O'Toole is the Saint of Dublin so the relic is nicknamed the heart of Dublin. According to the Irish Time's the relic was stolen in 2012 and then miraculously found in a park unharmed in a plastic bag in 2018. At the west end of the cathedral is a fully integrated stone bridge, a Dublin landmark, leading to the former synod hall. This hall, which incorporates the old St Michael's tower, is now home to the "Dublinia" exhibition about medieval Dublin. Christ Church Cathedral, formally the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, only became part of the Church of Ireland following the English Reformation.

Had to update my review to five stars after attending Easter Sunday Mass. The public discourse was…read morebeautifully worded and thought provoking. And, the icing on the cake - or big chocolate egg in the easter basket, if you will - is the choir... The choir surprised many in attendance with a performance of Handel's Messiah, which I understand is a treat here at Christmas and on Easter Sunday. The choir in itself is worth attending a mass at any time. But, if you can take this in during the holidays, you'll walk out nearly moved to tears. The church is in an ideal location with one side entrance off a tiny unexpected laneway. And, there's plenty of seating for those who would like to just take a step off the beaten path of Grafton Street and take in the church surroundings instead.

Go Here on your Dublin stop…read more They have the Traditional Latin Mass 8 and 10:30 (check times again though). CHURCH WAS PACKED--English Novus Ordo was 12pm. Beautiful church and easily accessible in Dublin. Don't bother with the Anglican Churches that make you pay to get in (and stole them from the Catholics).

Beautiful church and just a quick walk from our hotel (and easy to find). We attended the Saturday…read more6:00 service, and I was surprised to see how many young people were in the church. The words (and the kneeling at the altar rail) were slightly different than our own back home, but that's the good thing about the Catholic church is that it is universal wherever you go. (We even got asked to take up the gifts)

St Peter's Church is something of a landmark in Phibsboro, sitting at the junction of North…read moreCircular Road and Cabra Road. As a Catholic church its list of services are endless and it caters to the entire community with regular family, African, Indian and young adult masses. You don't have to be religious to drop in and soak up the peaceful atmosphere or light a candle. The building is beautiful and It's a lovely place to take a break from the noise of life in general outside the doors!

Absolutely the single most stunning and beautiful church that I have ever seen. I absolutely…read more cannot describe the feeling of this gorgeous building. The steeple is the best part and when you look up it seems to just reach straight up to heaven. This is a place that you must go and visit.

St. Ann's Church of the Church of Ireland was built at the beginning of the eighteenth century and…read morehas become one of Dublin's most popular parishes by virtue of its generosity. Founded in 1707, St Ann's striking Romanesque façade was added by the architects Deane and Woodward in 1868. The best view of the façade is from Grafton Street, looking down Anne Street South. Inside the church are many colourful stained-glass windows that date back to mid-19th century. Since 1723, the church has also kept a bread shelf, a tradition that exists to provide Dublin's poor with food. The church has memorials dedicated to those lost in World War I and World War II. St Ann's Church is a hidden gem that is worth a visit on your tours of Ireland.

Want to see where the writer of Dracula, Bram Stoker, married? This is the place…read more Architecturally it is of the Romanesque inspiration. It is beautiful inside too, I tried to channel Bram's dark creative side for some inspiration and then I got bitten by a bite. Nice.

Saint Andrews Church, is not hard to find. The Church is huge inside. The alter is Beautiful. The…read moreStain Glass Windows have to be seen. They have their own local Choir. Volunteers are always welcome. The carers and volunteers keep the church clean and well maintained. You can buy mass cards /sympathy cards there. They are blessed by the Priest. Only downside is that there will be beggars outside the main gates. Be careful not all of these beggars are genuine. I'd rather light a candle.

I don't know if it's always free, but I went in on a free day. It's an interesting place to visit…read moreand they have exhibits showing the history. The women working at the front were very friendly and helpful.

oldest church in ireland!! and it is free!! nice to was through. free pipe organ concert on…read morethursdays @ 4:00!

An absolutely amazing hidden gem! Beautiful, stunning church & a wonderful tour/guide (about 1/2…read morehr) filled with history. We went to three other churches this day and this was our favorite. Sometimes bigger isn't better. Go now! You will not be disappointed.

Unfortunately we were unable to take the tour while we were in Dublin, showed up and they had a…read moresign that they were closed and no tours were available, hopefully on our next visit to Dublin we can get in for a tour