St. Aidan's Cathedral
St. Aidan's Cathedral
4.5
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Saint Aidan’s Cathedral.A striking example of Pugin’s later period cruciform church. An exercise in perfect proportion, which endows an outwardly moderate sized structure with a soaring Gothic interior. Built in 1843 using locally sourced Ordovician rock with Wicklow granite dressings, it is surmounted by an imposing broach spire which dominates the surrounding countryside.Internally decorated with richly coloured and minutely figured stencilling with Pugin motifs, it features an exquisitely carved sandstone reredos and chancel screen, and has been deservedly termed “Pugin’s Irish Gem”.Open daily- for guided group tours - please telephone to arrange.
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brittanyandainemc
Dundalk, Ireland28 contributions
Sept 2020
I have NEVER seen a church yet, as beautiful as this one. I have been to the big cathedral in New York City, as I grew up in NJ, but I can not really remember it so St. Aidan's is by far the most beautiful cathedral I have ever been to yet. Everywhere you turned, there was more and more beauty. The stained glass windows, the Church seats, honestly it is all so breathtaking. We were even able to take a bottle of St. Aidan's Holy Water- and one back to my Mother in Law, which was a real treat. Simply breathtaking. A MUST SEE if you are in Enniscorthy.
Written 12 September 2020
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Claire D
Dublin, Ireland37 contributions
Sept 2019
Beautiful Cathedral, was there for an anniversary mass. Choir were excellent. Church was full, which was fantastic to see in an era where most churches are empty in catholic Ireland.
Written 6 October 2019
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finbarfinn2016
Phnom Penh, Cambodia11 contributions
Dec 2018 • Friends
Went to see the Cathedral with my mother who lived in Enniscorthy as a child and was schooled there. She was delighted to see the place again after many years and noted that she had played the organ there when she was at school.
Written 14 January 2019
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EximiousTraveller
Leicester, UK2,321 contributions
May 2015 • Couples
Enniscorthy Cathedral is a beautiful Pugin-designed building and the last time my wife and I visited was just after the 1994 restoration. It is still as well kept and it proved to be another welcome opportunity to see an ecclesiastical building in such vibrant use. A lady of the church with whom I conversed was glad to see we'd returned and spoke highly of the efforts they make to maintain such an important building - spiritually and architecturally. The fittings, carvings and glass all have a unanimity of design and are perfect for the purpose they were originally conceived. Yes, in its Victorian Gothic, it has very little history compared with medieval Irish churches, but the church makes a bold statement in the town and it is a remarkable building in which to worship.
Written 26 May 2015
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Maria & Phil Greaves
Clonmel, Ireland569 contributions
Jun 2014 • Couples
Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin was the architect and the Cathedral is reputedly based on Tintern Abbey in Wales. The interior is stunning with stained glass panels and a wonderful Organ Gallery. A beautiful peaceful place worth a quick trip if you are in Enniscorthy
Written 28 June 2014
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Oscar7AT
Lindau, Germany23 contributions
Apr 2013 • Friends
St. Aidan's is a stunning building. The colours and decorations of the interior are gorgeous. It is well worth a visit.
Written 8 October 2013
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Bernie G
5 contributions
Nov 2018 • Solo
St Aidan's Cathedral is a must do on your visit to Enniscorthy. The work of art on ceilings and walls are amazing.The feel of a very well looked after building is there,both inside and outside.Once outside you have the lovely view of Vinegar Hill overlooking the town.Would recommend a visit to this beautiful Cathedral.
Written 6 November 2018
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Christy_Luv2
Gorey, Ireland1,869 contributions
Aug 2018 • Friends
A group of us were lucky to have Mr AIDAN Ryan as a Guide who is very knowledgeable and just oozes enthusiasm about this building (and also the Atheneum). The stained glass is gorgeous and the atmosphere inside is a good one. Look out for the Minton tiles designed by Pugin, who designed the Cathedral. We had a wonderful interesting talk by AIDAN and he made the building come alive with the history! Thank You! It really is worth having a Guide for here, if you're interested in historic buildings.
Written 19 August 2018
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Bozeman-Dublin
Trim, Ireland11,386 contributions
Aug 2018 • Solo
Absolute beauty of a cathedral in the centre of Enniscorthy and deceptively massive inside. Beautiful Gothic arches and gorgeous stained glass windows.
There are a series of self guide panels dotted around the cathedral. The first one is outside the entrance and it is numbered and tells you exactly where the next panel is. In this fashion they guide you around the interior telling you about its history, construction, design and milestones.
It dates from the 1840s and exactly 100 years after the first mass was held here the cathedral was declared debt free and a celebratory mass was held- 1946 as far as I remember.
Beautiful paintwork inside all matched to the original using painstakingly analysed paint scrapings and some original tiles survive too. It really is so beautiful and serene. As nice a cathedral as I have visited in a long, long time.
There are a series of self guide panels dotted around the cathedral. The first one is outside the entrance and it is numbered and tells you exactly where the next panel is. In this fashion they guide you around the interior telling you about its history, construction, design and milestones.
It dates from the 1840s and exactly 100 years after the first mass was held here the cathedral was declared debt free and a celebratory mass was held- 1946 as far as I remember.
Beautiful paintwork inside all matched to the original using painstakingly analysed paint scrapings and some original tiles survive too. It really is so beautiful and serene. As nice a cathedral as I have visited in a long, long time.
Written 9 August 2018
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paulrgnz
Auckland, New Zealand26 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
Our group easily voted this as the most beautiful cathedral we saw in Ireland.
The refurbishments including archway painting true to the original patterns and designs were exceptional.
Well worth our walk up from a riverside park.
The refurbishments including archway painting true to the original patterns and designs were exceptional.
Well worth our walk up from a riverside park.
Written 7 July 2018
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49barbara2015
County Wexford, Ireland
We wishto visit on Tuesday what time are you open please
Written 12 September 2019
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