This church is located where Temple Bar meets a residential neighborhood. There was a GREAT little…read moreIrish bakery around the corner, I can't recall the name, but will include a picture. I attended a Mass at this church. Part of the experience is seeing where Temple Bar (tourist area) meets a neighborhood where actual Irish people live.

St. Catherine's Church, on Thomas Street, was originally built in 1185. It is located on what was…read moreonce termed the "Slí Mór" (Irish: Great Way) - a key route that ran westwards across Ireland from Dublin. Saint Catherine's Church in Thomas Street is an imposing building dating from 1769 and designed by John Smyth. A memorial stone by the railings records that the Irish patriot Robert Emmet was executed in front of the building in 1803 after his abortive uprising.

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.

I was in Dublin and considered going to Friday night services at this reform congregation, thinking…read moreit might be an interesting cultural experience, in addition to being good for the soul. I called ahead to find out what time services were to be held, and was told that it changes regularly, and that night they'd be at 8:15 pm (even though sundown was at about 6:30 pm that day). But then the call got a little weird. The woman on the phone told me that they didn't normally allow strangers to just drop in for services; instead, they preferred to have people phone in advance (I thought I was doing that????) and make "arrangements". Then she said they'd make an exception this one time, but that I should bring my passport and photo ID. I said that was no problem, but just out of curiosity, why? She seemed really taken aback by my question, scoffed, and informed me crossly that people are in the habit of blowing up synagogues in Europe, so they have to be extra careful. I told her that where I live in the States, this didn't seem to be as much of a problem. She grumbled some more, and then we hung up. I felt off-put by this and not very welcome, so I opted not to go. I guess I was hoping that because we're both Jewish, she would at least be kind to me and let me know that visiting Jews are indeed welcome, even if they should undergo some scrutiny before just showing up unannounced. I didn't get that feeling. In retrospect, perhaps I judged too harshly: a few days later, a gunman shot and killed four Jews (a rabbi and three children) at a Jewish school in Toulouse, France. This reminded me that Knesset Orach Chayim's vigilance is in fact vital, and the woman on the phone's hesitance to just let me show up was well-placed. That makes me very sad, because I wish we lived in a world where people of all religions were able to congregate and pray together freely without the fear of violence. I discussed this experience further with my sister, who is a journalist for a Jewish newspaper and lives in Europe, and she said that synagogues in Europe are "under siege" right now, in constant fear of terrorist attacks. Apparently these fears are well-founded. I am mostly writing this review to let other Jews traveling to Dublin that while there IS a reform congregation here, if you want to visit and take in Friday night services, you should make contact well in advance of your trip and be prepared for them to be a bit wary of you as a stranger. I honestly had no idea how many stars to give Knesset Orach Chayim, because my only experience with them was via phone, which is why I put three stars. I encourage others who have had more experiences with this congregation to also review them and give more information.

Whenever possible we like to visit a local synagogue on a Friday night when we travel ; it gives a…read morelocal "flavor" and a reminder that there are Jews around the world who do pray to the same God. When I checked there were two in Dublin, a "progressive" (which generally is the equivalent to reform) and an orthodox. Being Conservative Jews it was a toss up; we chose the progressive synagogue and could not have been happier with the decision. After corresponding with the President we found out that services that evening started early (7:15, I believe). We were told to bring ID and were given the address. The shul itself is a nondescript building in a residential neighborhood; even the cab driver was unsure of where it was (and, no, he did not drive around for hours "pretending" not to find it). We arrived a bit early and wandered the neighborhood. Upon entering the shul we were warmly greeted and I was handed a kippah, which told me this is not the usual reform we have experienced elsewhere! The service was comfortable, with more Hebrew then I expected. Of course some of the prayers, such as the Silent Amidah, were abbreviated, but we were blown away by the energy, davening and real enjoyment throughout the sanctuary. My guess is that there were about 60 people in attendance that night, very impressive indeed. One more thing - the oneg was terrific! My wife, not a big eater, loved the egg salad sandwiches and I enjoyed the lox. Even the "sweets" were good. Finding a cab back to the hotel was a breeze. If you care to go to a service in Dublin I don't believe you can go wrong here.

Well worth a visit. If you are seeking directions ask for Findlater's Church rather than Abbey…read moreChurch. If you get the opportunity you should visit this attractive historic church at the corner of Parnell Square. The building was designed by architect Andrew Heiton of Perth, Scotland, it is a decorated Gothic building, with a spire 180 feet (54.9 m) high. Locally the church is known as "Findlater's Church" after the Dublin merchant who paid for the construction of the building.

A beautiful church dedicated to our lady of mount carmel and shrine of st. Valentine. Gorgeous…read morebuilding, quiet and contemplative. Lively modern mosaics at the rear chapel. Welcoming. Book shop too.

I've no doubt that the Carmelites are a great bunch of lads, but they're not much use at keeping an…read moreeye on bicycles as my one was stolen by some scrout when it was locked up outside. This was when I was but a callow lad of nineteen summers, and as yet not well-versed in the edicts of cycling around town without getting run over or having your bike nicked. What at didn't know at the time (but you can be fuckin sure that I know it now) is that you need to lock your bike up with TWO, count 'em, TWO different types of lock, as thieves usually only bring a tool for cutting one type around with them at any given time. Went off on a bit of a tangent there. Nice church, shame about the neighbours.

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.

In my quest to find a religion with which I felt comfortable this was it…read more Very different to any service which I had attended before. It was quiet and serene in a lovely building among some very nice people. No one preached or gave a sermon. Just sitting quietly - meditating for want of a better word. Every now and again one person would stand up and say something which had meaning for them that they wanted to share. most people sat quietly. The building is known as a meeting house and it is that a meeting house of like minded people on a path. You are encouraged to find your own path. For me it was like being at home. Tea or coffee afterwards.

Historical R.C Church on Emmet Road in Inchicore. Was once…read morethe Garrison church for Richmond Barracks which is now the site of St Michael's Estate. Has a nice grotto outside.