Ferns Cathedral

Ferns Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral in County Wexford with Gothic architectural features, including blind arcading within the chancel and distinctive lancet windows set into the east wall. The building displays a mix of medieval origins and later modifications that reflect its changing role through the centuries.

The original building was constructed in the 1230s as a Roman Catholic cathedral but was destroyed during the Elizabethan period. The ruins were later partially rebuilt and adapted for use as an Anglican place of worship.

The cathedral serves the Anglican community today with regular services that continue Christian traditions in the local area. It represents the Protestant presence that took hold in this region after the Reformation changed Irish religious life.

The building is a national monument that can be viewed from the outside, though access times may be limited. Visitors should note that services occur on specific Sundays each month, and accessibility may vary depending on these service times.

A medieval episcopal stone effigy lies near the font inside the building, often overlooked by visitors passing through. Nearby, the walls beside the chancel arch preserve fragments of the original quire arcades from the medieval period.

Location: County Wexford

Website: http://cashel.anglican.org/information/diocese/cathedrals/ferns.html

GPS coordinates: 52.59002,-6.49280

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:04