Galway Cathedral
Ardeaglais na Gaillimhe
A massive stone Catholic cathedral completed in 1965; its green dome is a landmark of Galway's skyline, and the interior mosaics and stained glass are exquisite.
Galway Cathedral (the Cathedral of the Assumption and St. Nicholas) was completed in 1965 and is one of the last large stone cathedrals built in Europe. It is made of local limestone and Connemara marble, with a green copper dome about 45 meters high. The interior blends Renaissance and Celtic styles. The stained-glass windows, the mosaics (one of which depicts US President John F. Kennedy) and the organ are all worth seeing. Entry is free, with donations welcome. Please keep quiet during Mass. The cathedral stands on the west bank of the River Corrib, beside the Salmon Weir Bridge.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:30–18:30 (no visits during Mass)
Nearby sights
- St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church
- Galway Latin Quarter
- Spanish Arch & The Long Walk
- Galway City Museum
- Eyre Square
- Salthill Promenade
- Dunguaire Castle
- Ross Errilly Friary