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Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin
Dublin’s oldest
building dating back to 1172. Built by the Norman Richard De Clare (better
known as Strongbow). However most of the building you see now is very
Victorian after a restoration in the 1870s. The Medieval crypt is original
and runs the entire length of the Cathedral. Some architectural features
and stone carvings exist from the 12th also some 13th
Century tiles. The Choir School was founded in 1480 and is famous for
taking part in the world’s first performance of Handel’s Messiah. St Columb's Cathedral
Built in 1633
in a style which we now call Planters Gothic. The tower and main building
are original. The tower actually served as a look out post during the
siege of 1688. The present spire was added in 1821 after its lead covered
predecessor was stripped to make bullets and cannon shot during the siege.
Inside, the open timbered roof rests on 16 stone columns. The Cathedral
has many stained glass windows some showing scenes from the relief of the siege
on August 12th 1689.the peal of eight bells is the oldest set in
Ireland presented by Charles I in 1638 St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin
Dedicated in
1192, the Cathedral was originally built by the Norman, Archbishop Comyn.
This early Norman church was rebuilt in the first half of the 13th Century, the
building we see today. Many interesting aspects to see, including the
Medieval Chapter House door with an hole in it dating from 1492. It gives
rise to the English phrase "chancing your arm".
The Earl of Kildare cut the hole and through it stretched out his arm to grasp
the hand of his enemy the Earl of Ormond. By taking the initiative peace
was restored between them and ever since the door as been known as the door of
reconciliation.
Handels Messiah received its first performance in
Dublin in 1742 sung by the combined choirs of St Patrick`s & Christ Church
Cathedral`s.
St Mary`s
Church, Killarney
St Mary`s
Church of Ireland is located just a few yards from the centre of Killarney.
The Church contains some beautiful stained glass windows, including a replica of
the “Christ with Lantern” also seen in St Pauls Cathedral in London. This
very pretty church was built in 1870 in the English Gothic style. Long ago
the site was part of an ancient religious complex and once included St Mary's
well, reputed to cure a variety of ailments. The interior is quite
attractive and the Victorian tiled floor particularly impressive.
Waterford Cathedral
Christ
Church Cathedral Waterford is built on a site of Christian worship which dates
back to 1050. The first worshippers were probably Vikings who had given up
their pagan ways and become Christian. The Normans followed who built a
new Gothic Cathedral in 1210. By 1773 the city corporation decided that
the old Cathedral looked a little old fashioned so instructed that a new one
should be built. What we have today is this new Cathedral and is described
by many as one of the finest 18th Century Ecclesiastical building in
Ireland.
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