Saint Patrick's Cathedral
| County: | Co. Dublin |
| Tel: | 01-453 9472 |
| Fax: | 01-454 6374 |
| Email: | administrator@stpatrickscathedral.ie |
Saint Patrick's Cathedral has contributed much to Irish life throughout its long history (it was founded in 1191). Jonathan Swift was Dean from 1713-1745. Music plays an integral part in the daily life of the Cathedral; the choir sings two services every day during school terms, the only Cathedral to do so on these islands. Handel's Messiah received its first performance in 1742 sung by the combined choirs of Saint Patrick's and Christ Church Cathedrals. Last weekday admission 17.00 except for those wishing to attend services. Last Sunday admission 30 minutes before services. / Times of Services:
Monday - Friday:
09.00 Matins (From Sept 1) / 11.05 Holy Eucharist (Lady Chapel)
Wed - Thur:
17.30 Evensong
Sunday:
08.30 Holy Eucharist (Lady Chapel) / 11.15 Eucharist/Matins / 15.15 Evensong
General Information
| Address: | Saint Patrick’s Close, Dublin 8 |
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| Telephone; | 01-453 9472 |
| Fax: | 01-454 6374 |
| Email: | administrator@stpatrickscathedral.ie |
| Website: | http://www.stpatrickscathedral.ie |
| Location: | Located off Patrick Street |
| Season: | All Year |
| Open Times: | Mon-Fri: 09.00-17.30 Except Nov-Feb: Sat: 09.00-17.00, Sun: 09.00-15.00 |
| Booking Contact: | Joy Stewart |
| Manager: | Joy Stewart |
| Average Visit Length: | 30 Minutes |
| Entrance Fees: |
Adult: €5.50, Concession: €4.50, Family: €15 Group Rates(10+): Adult: €4.20, Student: €3.70 |
| Exhibition: | Permanent exhibition celebrating the Cathedral’s place in the life of the city, its history as an institution |
| Restaurant: | No |
| Picnic Area: | No |
| Shop: | Books and gifts |
| Information Guide: | English, Irish, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Swedish, Japanese |
| Coach Parking: | Yes |
| Group Booking Necessary: | Yes |
| Car Parking: | No |
| Disabled Access/Parking: | Yes |
| Other: | http://www.facebook.com/HeritageIsland?ref=ts#!/pages/Dublin-Ireland/Saint-Patricks-Cathedral-Dublin/37427412139?ref=sgm |
www.stpatrickscathedral.ie
The Cathedral recently launched it's new website this week. www.stpatrickscathedral.ie gives a wonderful insight into the tradition, music and services at the cathedral.
Schools
St Patrick's Cathedral offers a free education programme to visiting schools. Teachers can choose to visit the Cathedral self guided with their class or alternatively can choose to avail of a free guided tour or workshop.
St. Patrick's offers a wealth of learning possibilities from gothic architecture and stained glass windows to fascinating monuments and celtic grave slabs which are well over a thousand years old. The content of the Cathedral is also relevant to muliple corricula.
Teachers can combine theie visit to the Cathedral with another site and Dublin Castle, Chester Beatty Library, Marsh's Library, Christ Church Cathedral, Dublinia and a Viking Splash drop off point are all within short walking distance.
For more information on current education sessions, see www.stpatrickscathedral.ie
