Top Things to do in Province of Leinster
What to do and see in Province of Leinster, Province of Leinster: The Best Churches & Cathedrals
Discover the best top things to do in Province of Leinster, Ireland including Saint Kevin’s Parish Chirch, St Mel's Cathedral, Augustinian Church, Athy Library, Christ Church Cathedral, Clonmacnoise, The Holy Redeemer Church, Corpus Christi Church & Priory, St. Audoen's Church, Fore Abbey.
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1. Saint Kevin’s Parish Chirch
2. St Mel's Cathedral
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 130 reviews
Reviewed By 547sheelaghm
You don't have to be a practising catholic to appreciate this gem. The rebuilding of this cathedral has provided a showcase for so many fabulous artists and artisans so if you are near come and enjoy the beautiful stucco celing, stain glass windows, tabernacle, pipe organ to mention but a few. It really is proof that our modern day artists/artisans are every bit as gifted as those of the past when they get an opportunity and the funding to display their talents. Don't miss it.
3. Augustinian Church
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By 806deirdrew - County Dublin, Ireland
Went to mass here on Sunday. Nothing much to that you say!,But it was the chat with the priest after mass that charmed us.. It being International Women's day, we were all invited to light a candle at a shrine of Our choice, to honour a woman who inspired us. Fabulous gesture. "Have you seen our beautiful garden ' says he. And promptly takes us out to a beautiful memory garden.. It has hand painted walls dedicated to the work of Harry Clarke. Stunning. Lovely remembrance wall set in water feature. Real gem.
4. Athy Library
5. Christ Church Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,411 reviews
Christ Church Cathedral is one of Dublin's oldest buildings, a leading visitor attraction and a place of pilgrimage for almost 1,000 years. Famous for its breathtaking beauty, magnificent architectural features and wonderful floor tiles, Christ Church is also popular as a venue and is host to many high profile concerts throughout the year. It is home to the tomb of Strongbow, leader of the Normans, who captured Dublin in 1170. The Medieval Crypt, the largest in Ireland, extends under the entire Cathedral and contains the mummified Cat and Rat, trapped in the organ in the 1860s. Opening Hours: March and October Monday-Saturday: 9.30-18.00 Sunday: 12.30-14.30 /16.30-18.00 April –September Monday-Saturday: 9.30-19.00 Sunday: 12.30 – 14.30 /16.30 – 19.00 November –February Monday-Saturday: 9.30-17.00 Sunday 12.30-14.30 Please note there may be some restricted access due to services and events.
Reviewed By 611chipm - Colorado Springs, United States
Impressive. Imposing. Beautiful. Worth it! Due to time, we chose this one over St. Pat’s. I don’t feel gipped in any way. Beautiful architecture, well laid out descriptions, awesome crypt, beautiful grounds in the heart of the city of Dublin. If you’re there, worth a stop, for sure!
6. Clonmacnoise
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,021 reviews
Reviewed By kirish_12
We had a very atypical Irish vacation in that we had only a few hours of rain in two and a half weeks. We drove to Clonmacnoise hoping to beat the onset of the one rainy afternoon, and did--just. However, the atmosphere created by the gray-green filter that is Ireland was all the more appropriate for the spot. There is such a weight of history and momentous action that lingers there that people seem to fall silent as they move around the grounds, half hearing echoes from the past. Of all Irish places that I have visited over the years, I have only found this rivaled at the Rock of Cashel. You look out over the Shannon River (you could step in it if you exceeded the edge of the grounds) and have such a sense of the vulnerability of the place to raiders and vandals at the same time that your heart aches over the beauty of the scenery. When the rain finally came, we moved inside the visitors' center and saw the introductory movie, which was very helpful and was shown in several languages. Because of wear from weathering, three of the high crosses have been moved inside, each in a room of its own, each from a successive century, each with detailed and fascinating information about the progression of carving styles over time. No one rushes you, and we were not part of a huge crowd. Clonmacnoise is not so much a tourist attraction as it is a mood. Make every effort to go there.
7. The Holy Redeemer Church
8. Corpus Christi Church & Priory
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
9. St. Audoen's Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 286 reviews
Sited in the heart of the walled medieval city, St Audoen's Church is the only remaining medieval parish church in Dublin. Open April to October each year.
Reviewed By Nyallg - Warragul, Australia
We visited St. Audeon's on a Sunday after Service. At the little reception area we were asked by one of the staff if we would like a guided tour of the church and we replied that we would be delighted to wait for a guided tour. He just said "come along then" and we had a private tour with the most amazingly informative and passionate tour guide we have ever met that went for over half an hour ! Embarrassingly I cannot recall his name but he made our whole historic Dublin trip come alive. This Medieval church has watched over Dublin for over 800 years and the sense of history is palpable. As with a lot of Dublin's historic sites it is totally accessible and familiar yet you are just in thrall with the thought that this is history very much alive - the regular Church service for partitioners finished not an hour ago ! The Dublin Stone (maybe I have just called it that and it looks a bit like an very gravestone) is placed unassumingly against an inside wall of the church and yet for literally hundreds of years pilgrims touched it before boarding ships to go on pilgrimages to Europe. There is no massive sign that tells you all about its significance in the history of Dublin and yet it is innocently woven into the very historic fabric of this amazing city. An added bonus is a section of the original fortified wall that surrounded Dublin which is only a few steps away. So please visit this beautiful church - although it does not boast the grandeur or scale of its more famous neighbours you may alight from your visit to St. Audeon's and the restful and well planned gardens surrounding it wiser and more relaxed for the experience !
10. Fore Abbey
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 93 reviews
Reviewed By 88ovidius - Dublin, Ireland
Nice walk in a rainy day:).Very old ruins of a monastery founded in Ireland in yhe 7th century.Free entrance,fresh air and nice view, plus history.The locals said The Abbey have 7 wonders.
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