About St. Patrick cathedral, Dublin

St. Patrick's Cathedral is named as the national cathedral of Ireland. Tradition has it that here, St. Patrick baptized the people converted to Christianity in AD 450. Like Christ Church, the original edifice was timber. In 1192, one more church was founded and constructed using stone. Just over a century later, another reconstruction has taken place and its status was raised to that of the cathedral. 'Gulliver's Travels' author and satirist Jonathan Swift (1667-1745), is interred in a tomb to the right of the entrance beside his longtime love 'Stella' (Hester Johnson 1681-1728).

Must See

  • A Magnificent Cathedral and an architectural building, a visitor of this place should certainly delve into the history of St. Patrick. 
  • It is a significant place of pilgrimage hosted in the magnificent architecture.
  • This is one of the oldest buildings in Dublin.
  • There are quite famous Cafés around. Do check them out.

How to reach

From Dublin city, you need to take a Taxi. Its 2.3 Km and takes 19 minutes to reach via R 137 and Parnell Street. If you go there by walking, it takes 23 minutes to reach there. By bus you need to take Bus no 27, 151 it will reach there in 15 minutes and it’s available in every 9 minutes from Dublin city, Clifton Court, Hotel Eden Quay Street. By train, it will take 16 minutes via Abbey Street Luas stop in every 7 minutes. 

The bus in Dublin costs €1.55 by Leap Card and €2.15 by Cash from stages 1-3. By Luas, a single journey starts at €1.54, if using a leap card. If paid through cash, it will start at €2.10.

Tips

 

  • The place is full of history, which is well explained when you watch the video in the crypt.
  • They have interesting relics from St. Patrick and Jonathan Swift.
  • Jonathan Swift is buried under the cathedral floor.
  • Beautiful ornaments and pictures can be seen here.
  • Try to sing with the choir.

Visit Time

March to October:

Sunday: - 9.00 a.m. to 10.30 p.m.; 12.30 to 02.30 p.m.; 04:30 to 06:00

Monday: 9.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Tuesday: 9.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Wednesday: 9.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Thursday: 9.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Friday: 9.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Saturday: 9.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.

 

November to February:

Sunday: 9.00 a.m. to 10.30 p.m.; 12.30 to 02.30 p.m.

Monday: 9.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Tuesday: 9.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Wednesday: 9.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Thursday: 9.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Friday: 9.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Saturday: 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

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Waiting Time

10 minutes

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes
Adults €7.00; seniors & students €5.50 
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Time you can spend

1 to 2 hours

 

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Weather

Clear Sky 11.88°C

 

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