St Macartan's Cathedral, Monaghan

St Macartan's Cathedral is a Catholic place of worship in Monaghan designed in the Gothic Revival style and built with brick. The building has a cross-shaped interior and a tall 88-meter spire that rises above the town.

Construction started in 1861 under Bishop Charles MacNally with architect James Joseph McCarthy designing the initial plans. The building reflects how the Catholic Church expanded its presence in the region during the 19th century.

This cathedral stands as the spiritual center for Catholics in the Diocese of Clogher. People gather here for regular worship and important religious ceremonies throughout the year.

The building is located in the townland of Latlurcan and can be easily reached from the town center. Inside, visitors will find a bishop's chair and spaces set aside for prayer before the Blessed Sacrament.

The construction drew on local limestone resources to build the structure, showing how regional materials became part of the Gothic Revival design. This connection between local geology and architecture makes the building a distinctive example of regional building practices.

Location: Monaghan

Inception: 1861

Architects: James Joseph McCarthy

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

Made from material: brick

GPS coordinates: 54.24440,-6.95833

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:05