Cathedral of St. Eunan and St. Columba

The Cathedral of St. Eunan and St. Columba displays Victorian neo-Gothic architecture with white sandstone walls and a 240-foot spire reaching toward the sky.

Commissioned by Cardinal Patrick O'Donnell in 1890, the cathedral construction required local residents to transport stones from Mountcharles via the Swilly River.

The cathedral interior features stained glass windows by Mayer of Munich depicting thirteen scenes from Jesus's life and a marble pulpit showing the Four Masters.

Regular masses occur throughout the week, with baptismal ceremonies scheduled for Saturdays at 5 PM or Sundays at 1:30 PM requiring two weeks notice.

The cathedral construction cost reached £300,000 in 1901, equivalent to approximately £50 million today, ranking among Ireland's most expensive church buildings.

Location: Letterkenny

Location: County Donegal

Inception: 1901

Architects: William Hague

Architectural style: Victorian architecture

Made from material: brick

Website: https://steunanscathedral.ie

GPS coordinates: 54.95028,-7.74000

Latest update: March 3, 2025 16:25