Cathedral of the Assumption, Carlow

Name: Cathedral of the Assumption
Address: College St, Carlow, Ireland
Telephone: +353 59 916 4087

#5 among attractions in Carlow

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Facts and practical information

The Cathedral of the Assumption is both the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin and the parish church for the cathedral parish. Located in Carlow town, the cathedral was dedicated to the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in 1833. It is known for its beautifully detailed 151 ft spire which is one of the highest points in the town. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1833 (191 years ago)Architectural style: Gothic revivalTower height: 151 ftCoordinates: 52°50'13"N, 6°55'40"W

Address

College StCarlow Ireland

Contact

+353 59 916 4087

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Day trips

Cathedral of the Assumption – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Carlow County Museum, Carlow Castle, County Carlow Military Museum, County Buildings.

~270 ftS
Specialty museum, History museum, Museum
Carlow County Museum, Carlow
2 min walk • Carlow County Museum is a museum documenting the history of County Carlow. Located on College Street in Carlow town, the building was originally the Presentation Convent; it also houses the County Library and Archives.
~1790 ftW
Ruins of a 13th-century castle/fortress
Carlow Castle, Carlow
9 min walk • Carlow Castle is located near to the River Barrow in County Carlow, Ireland. It was built between 1207 and 1213, and is a National Monument of Ireland.
0.4 miN
Military museum, History museum, Museum
County Carlow Military Museum, Carlow
12 min walk • County Carlow Military Museum is a museum dedicated to the military history of County Carlow and its people. It is located in the former church on the grounds of St. Dympna's Hospital in Carlow town.
~1180 ftNW
City hall
County Buildings, Carlow
6 min walk • The County Buildings are a municipal facility in Athy Road, Carlow, County Carlow, Ireland.
~330 ftNE
Universities and schools
St. Patrick's, Carlow
2 min walk • St Patrick's, Carlow College, is a liberal arts college located in Carlow, Ireland. The college is the second oldest third level institution in Ireland have been founded in 1782 by James Keefe, then Roman Catholic Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin, and his co-adjutor bishop Daniel Delany.
0.5 miN
52°50'41"N • 6°55'35"W
Delta Sensory Gardens, Carlow
14 min walk • Garden, Park
0.8 miNE
Monuments and statues
Ceatharloch, Carlow
21 min walk • Michael Warren is an Irish sculptor who produces site-specific public art. Inspired by Oisín Kelly, his art teacher at St Columba's College, Michael Warren studied at Bath Academy of Art, at Trinity College Dublin and, from 1971 to 1975, at the Accademia di Brera in Milan. He now lives and works in Co. Wexford.
0.8 miSW
Universities and schools
Institute of Technology Carlow, Carlow
21 min walk • Institute of Technology Carlow is one of the largest technology colleges in Ireland, with campuses in Carlow, Wexford and Wicklow, and part-time provision elsewhere in Ireland. It will become a founding constituent institute of Technological University for the South East in May 2022.
0.8 miNE
Sport, Sport venue
Dr Cullen Park, Carlow
22 min walk • Dr Cullen Park, known for sponsorship reasons as Netwatch Cullen Park, is a GAA stadium in Carlow, County Carlow, Ireland. It is the home of the Carlow Gaelic football and hurling teams. It has a capacity of 21,000.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Cathedral of the Assumption?

Nearby attractions include Carlow County Museum, Carlow (2 min walk), St. Patrick's, Carlow (2 min walk), County Buildings, Carlow (6 min walk), Carlow Castle, Carlow (9 min walk).

How to get to Cathedral of the Assumption by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cathedral of the Assumption:

Bus

Carlow Early Morning • Lines: Tramore - Waterford - Dublin Air (4 min walk)
Carlow Coach Park • Lines: Dublin Airport - Waterford - Tra, Tramore - Waterford - Dublin Air (6 min walk)

Train

Carlow Train Station (9 min walk)
Carlow (10 min walk)