St Macartan's Cathedral, Monaghan

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St Macartan's Cathedral, Monaghan

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St Macartan's Cathedral, Monaghan, Catholic cathedral in Monaghan, Ireland.

The cathedral features a Gothic Revival design with a cruciform interior layout and an 88-meter spire rising above the town of Monaghan.

Construction of St Macartan's Cathedral began in 1861 under Bishop Charles MacNally, with architect James Joseph McCarthy leading the initial design phase.

The cathedral serves as the central place of worship for the Diocese of Clogher, hosting regular masses and religious ceremonies for the local Catholic community.

Located in the townland of Latlurcan, the cathedral contains the bishop's chair and provides designated spaces for prayer to the Blessed Sacrament.

Local limestone forms the primary construction material of the cathedral, demonstrating the integration of regional resources into its Gothic Revival structure.

Location: Monaghan

Inception: 1861

Architects: James Joseph McCarthy

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

Made from material: brick

GPS coordinates: 54.24440,-6.95833

Latest update: March 3, 2025 13:11

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