Christ Church Cathedral

The Dean from the Christ Church Cathedral invites people to visit the building in the capital of Ireland - the mother church, which is situated in Dublin and Glendalough diocese.

Founded by King of the Dublin Norsemen - Sitric, the Cathedral dates back approximately to 1030.

This sight became a landmark of Dublin as it is recognized by people throughout the world. Being the oldest building in the city, the Cathedral has the exposition “Treasures of Christ Church”. This place is the refection of the rich history of Ireland. It embraces the events in different spheres of life, which happened in the course of 1,000 years.

One can witness the choral service in the Christ Church Cathedral. The origin of the Cathedral choir was set in 1480. It is worth saying this choir participated in the Handel’s Messiah. The Choral services are sung by the Cathedral choir, which traces its origins to the choir school founded in 1480 and is famous as it performed Handel's Messiah for the first time.

Riches of Christ Church demonstrate unique items such as manuscripts, extraordinary artifacts of the past and stunning samples made of gold and silver. Annual concerts, talks and recitals in the Christ Church Cathedral attract a great number of people.

Location:	Christ Church P. and Winetavern St., Dublin 8
Hours:	Daily 10am-5:30pm. Closed Dec 26.
Phone:	+353 (01) 677-8099