Galway Cathedral

Beautiful Cathedral. Sitting just next to the river & crossing the bridge just give it that extra appeal. Very picturesque. I went inside during Friday Mass and joined service. Highly recommended.

Galway Cathedral is a truly beautiful and peaceful place to visit. The architecture is impressive, and the atmosphere inside is very calm and inspiring. On Sundays, the Mass is especially special, with a wonderful choir that makes the experience even more meaningful and memorable. Whether you’re visiting for its history, its beauty, or for a moment of reflection, the cathedral is definitely worth seeing.

Galway Cathedral is a truly impressive landmark and one of the highlights of the city. Its striking architecture, combining Renaissance, Romanesque, and modern influences, makes it stand out beautifully along the River Corrib. The interior is just as stunning, with soaring ceilings, colorful mosaics, and a peaceful atmosphere that invites quiet reflection. Even if you’re not attending a service, it’s well worth stepping inside to appreciate the craftsmanship and sense of calm. A must-see when visiting Galway.

A wonderful cathedral to visit, right in the heart of Galway, there is a colourful beautiful dome in the ceiling with many windows to let in the light with a purple glow. Many splendid columns support the wonderful arched wooden ceilings. The organ pipes are in a wonderful display surrounding a beautiful stained glass window. There are many beautiful stained glass windows to see. Many rows of great wooden pews that run the length of the cathedral and seem to go on forever. Entrance is by donation.

The history of this cathedral is particularly interesting, being completed just 70-some years ago in the 1960s. The building is made of local marble, and is gorgeous inside and out. The stained glass is truly incredible, and unlike many older churches, they provide a guide of the subject and benefactor for each window, which I found particularly helpful. The mosaics are also especially exceptional, being comprised of literally millions of pieces through the church. Definitely worth a stop!

Giant, but oddly modern cathedral in the heart of Galway. The mosaic work on the walls is stunning! Worth a pop-in to rest your feet for a few minutes!

The most beautiful cathedral I’ve ever visited Galway Cathedral truly took my breath away. The architecture, the atmosphere, the light streaming through the stained glass — everything felt majestic and peaceful at the same time. Out of all the cathedrals I’ve seen, this one left the strongest impression on me. A must-visit when in Galway!

Absolutely stunning cathedral. The upkeep is spectacular and I really felt a sense of peace walking around.

This is an amazing cathedral-so many beautiful pieces of artwork, stained glass, architecture and design. Of course, it's old! After touring around for the day, it was nice to come here to just sit and take in the peace. I love that there are multiple areas to visit-not just one large room, but several offshoots (clearly I'm not well versed in cathedral-speak, there's probably appropriate words that I'm not using). There are public toilets, which they request a small donation to go toward maintenance and upkeep. If you find yourself in the area, this is definitely a stop you will want to make.

No matter your feelings on religion this and is another gorgeous piece of art, architecture and history. Be respectful and quiet as some are there for spiritual reasons and comfort. Love the dome and vibrant colors of the stained glass. Gorgeous marble and stone work. Mosaics. This was walkable from our hotel. They do have a sign suggesting a small donation but that seemed reasonable. They did not seem as helpful or friendly as other cathedrals we visited. The on in Cobh for example. It was nice but but not the best.

What a beautiful church! Galway Cathedral features a barrel-vaulted ceiling constructed from natural western red cedar wood, sourced from the American Pacific coast. This Italianate coffered ceiling, along with other artistic elements like the rose windows and the nave arcade arches, contributes to the cathedral's unique and impressive interior, according to Irish Tourism. The cathedral, dedicated in 1965, is the last major stone cathedral built in Europe.

An amazing stop in Galway. A beautiful church with vaulted ceilings and stained glass. Gorgeous environment. Light a prayer candle or sit in the pews.

We needed to stop to use the bathroom so our tour guide stopped here. They did have a sign saying you had to drop money in a box to use the restroom but if it helps this beautiful cathedral it's worth it! The stained glass, vaulted ceilings, and the crucifixion mosaic were all beautiful

What an absolutely beautiful cathedral! I attended at evening weekday mass here which was a beautiful service. I was in awe the entire time on how huge the interior of this church is. I was warmly welcomed by the other patrons when I attended mass. Everyone was so friendly. The church is gorgeous and it was a beautiful place to worship. There was beautiful places to light a candle and pray when in the church. I was able to write in a prayer in their prayer petition book as well. I would highly recommend coming to a mass here while in Galway.

Galway Cathedral is one of the largest and most beautiful buildings in Galway. The 145 foot cathedral dome is a noteworthy landmark in Galway's city skyline. I wouldn't have guessed that this stone Renaissance style church only dates back to 1958, when construction first began. Visitors are welcome to tour the church outside service hours. Mass times can be found here: http://www.galwaycathedral.ie/liturgy/mass There is no fee to enter the church, but donations are welcomed. The Galway Cathedral hosts a series of summer concerts every year from July until August. Admission to each concert is €15, concessions €10. More information on the summer concerts can be found on this website: http://recitals.galwaycathedral.ie

Galway Cathedral is one of the most impressive buildings in Galway. The massive building is symmetrical, and its two vaulted roofs intersect to form the shape of a cross. At the intersection sits a large green dome with a spire on top, pointing to the heavens. The architectural style is a mix of Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance. As you enter the cathedral, your attention is swept upwards along the massive stone arches to the wood-paneled roof high above and to the interior of the dome where sunlight trickles in through narrow windows. Underneath the dome are painted angels that keep vigilant watch. The cathedral walls are constructed of heavy stone, and the floor is smooth marble. Ornate stained glass windows let colored light in from all sides. Sit in one of the many pews and enjoy the grandeur of this place and any meditativeness it evokes. Or sit in a room off to the side and watch a video about the history of this place. Given that elaborate churches in Ireland are typically hundreds of years old, it may be hard to believe that Galway Cathedral was built less than a hundred years ago, with construction lasting from 1958 to 1965. It was built over the site of a disused jail, which was sold by the county council to the church for a nominal £10. The total cost of construction and furnishing was nearly £1 million. This was one of the more memorable places we visited in Galway. Highly recommended for those who enjoy old world architecture.

THE MOTHS DESCENDED!! We were happily crossing the road when suddenly we were surrounded by a SWARM of moths! Clouds of moth over the river smacked into our faces and bodies as we walked across the bridge, and I was afraid they would get into our mouths! The water was beautiful as was the view of the cathedral, but I am not excited about the moths!

Beautiful Cathedral to visit while in Galway. As with most of the Cathedrals in Ireland, there is no fee's for tourists, so enjoy the visit and admire the great work of the Irish, but donations are welcome! I believe it is closed during mass though to tourists, so keep that in mind. The Cathedral is located near the center of town and is one of the taller buildings, so it is tough to really miss it honestly. It is located on a one way road, which can be a tad confusing I would assume if driving by the site for a visit. I spent about an hour inside admiring not only the masonry work, but the beautiful stained glass that surrounds the Cathedral. Another worthwhile stop while visiting one of Ireland's gems (Galway).

Visited April 2015: "I believe it is the youngest Cathedral in Ireland" It is a one way street to get into the Cathedral, and,on the first try, our turn was block by a large tour bus. There was a fee to park in the parking lot, and to use the toilet. The Cathedral was built in 1965, so the architecture is fairly new, modern, but still has some classical cathedral appeal to it. There is a chapel with mosaic tiles of US President Kennedy. It happened to be the 50th Anniversary of the Cathedral, so there was a history wall about it.

This was an unexpectedly stunning church. The outside is fairly unassuming, but the inside contains some impressive stained glass. Of interest to other Americans is a memorial to JFK. They have a really good shop, which many churches lack.

You wouldn't guess from the outside how stunning this cathedral is from the outside, but when you go in it will easily take your breath away. The stained glass windows are stunning, especially when the sun is shining through them. There are lots of little sections of the cathedral worth checking out and it's in a lovely location, right on the water. It's huge as well, much bigger and grander than I expected. Great for photo taking opportunities!

This cathedral is fairly modern. It is very spacious and the height adds grandeur and gravitas to the place. The cathedral is build out of a mid grey brick. It is very clean inside and outside. The furniture inside is classic cathedral fare - sold, stolid not glitzy, functional. Compared to many continental cathedrals the interior is decidely plain and indeed mundane. One of the more curious things about the cathedral is in the anti chapel north side of the cathedral. There on can see two stained glass windows of exceptional historical interest. There is an image of Padraig Aonrai MacPhiarias (did I spell that right?). He was the self-appointed President of the Irish Republic from 20 April to 26 April 1916 - I presume he tendered his reisgnation as President of the Provisional Government he surrendered his sword to General Maxwell. His initials are there on the window (PP) not his name. He is wearing an olive green Irish Volunteers uniform. John F Kennedy is also depicted on another window. Neither of them was models of Catholicism. Indeed Pearse was probably excommunicated automatically for being in the IRB.