Welcome to Saint Patrick’s Cathedral

Built in honour of Ireland’s patron saint, Saint Patrick’s Cathedral stands adjacent to the famous well where tradition has it Saint Patrick baptized converts on his visit to Dublin.

A church was built on this site in 1191 and in 1991 we celebrated 800 years of worship. The present building dates from 1220. The Cathedral is today the National Cathedral for the Church of Ireland (Anglican).

Today the Cathedral is open to all people as both an architectural and historical site, but principally as a place of worship. Charges are made for those visiting for sightseeing and your contribution directly supports the future of this holy and historic building.

Thank you for your support.

The Cathedral is now hosting guided tours on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of each week at 2.30pm. Normal admission charges apply. Please assemble at the West end of the Cathedral by 2.30pm for the tour. The tour should take no longer than one hour. Further information can be found in our events section or from the Cathedral office, 01-4539472.

Please see our events section for information on Heritage Week which takes place from 23 August to 27 August 2010. There is a list of events taking place each day and these include an organ recital, tours of the Cathedral Tower, lunchtime talks and daily guided tours of the Cathedral. Please note that booking is advised for some of the events. For further information please see our events section.

Please see our events section for information on Culture Night. This will take place at the Cathedral on 24 September, in conjunction with various other Dublin venues that are opening free of charge. The Cathedral will be open from 6.30pm to 10.00pm. Come and listen to the Cathedral choir rehearse from 6.30pm - 7.30pm, listen to an organ recital at 8.00pm by Stuart Nicholson, Organist and Master of the Choristers, and take part in one of the many guided tours of the Cathedral that evening.