St Macartin's Cathedral, Anglican cathedral in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland.
St Macartin's Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral in the Gothic Revival style in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland, with a tall tower topped by a spire. It stands on elevated ground in the town centre and can be seen from a distance across the surrounding area.
A church was first established on this site in 1627 by Sir William Cole, one of the early planters of the region. The current building dates from 1842, when it was rebuilt to meet the needs of a growing Anglican congregation.
The cathedral is named after Saint Macartin, the patron saint of Enniskillen, connecting the Anglican community to the early Irish church of the region. Inside, visitors can see memorials and fittings that reflect the long presence of this congregation in the town.
Opening times vary depending on the season, so it is worth checking ahead before visiting. The building is centrally located in Enniskillen and easy to reach on foot from the town centre.
Before taking its current name, the church was known as St Anne's Parish Church. The change of name reflects how the identity of the congregation shifted as the town and its community grew.
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