Christ Church Cathedral

Originally a Viking church founded circa 1028, Christ Church Cathedral is the spiritual heart of Dublin. As Dublin’s oldest working structure, the cathedral is beloved for its meticulous architecture, historic treasures, natural acoustics, and record-breaking bell tower. The bells at Christchurch are legendary in their own right with the oldest of nineteen dating back to 1738 and the largest weighing two and a quarter tons (2500KGs). Journey through the magnificent Cathedral nave with its beautifully crafted wrought stonework and vaulted ceiling. Make your way underground to the fascinating crypt with multiple historic treasures from the mummified cat and rat that were immortalised in James Joyce’s Finnegan’s Wake, to a rare 14th Century copy of the Magna Carta Hiberniae. Feel the hairs stand on the back of your neck as the sound of the Christ Church Cathedral Choir fills the air, awakening an inner sense of peace. Leave awe struck by the splendour of this thousand-year-old masterpiece and the integral role it continues to play in everyday Dublin life. Highlights include The Experience, a top Dublin City attraction and its spiritual heart. See the heart of St. Laurence O’Toole, patron saint of Dublin, canonized in 1225. The cathedral’s renowned choir, formed in 1493, first performed Handel’s Messiah in 1742. Discover medieval treasures like the mummified cat and rat from Finnegan’s Wake and Strongbow’s tomb. Visit Ireland’s largest crypt, a 12th-century structure, and the bell tower, holding the world record for 19 bells rung full circle. The grounds feature a labyrinth for meditation. Visitor leaflets are available in 11 languages. See opening hours below. Please note that our hours are seasonal. For the most current information, please visit our website at christchurchcathedral.ie

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Monday	9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday	9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday	9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday	9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday	9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday	9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday	12:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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