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St. Muredach’s Cathedral is located on the
banks of the River Moy in between the two
bridges.
 It was first erected in 1827.
 It is based on a gothic structure.
 It is designed with a steeple 170
feet high.
 The design of the church has
Direct links with Rome.

The church used stained glass windows to
highlight symbolic images from the bible.
 Many Irish saints are represented in the windows.
 They were created by the famous Mayer of
Munich Studios in Germany.
 These windows are irreplaceable as the studios
were destroyed during the second world war.
 The windows were donated by patrons.
 The most striking window is the one
located behind the alter
depicting the nativity.

The alter travelled from Rome Port to Ballina Port.
 It was especially
conditioned for the cathedral.




Three oil painting’s also accompanied it which
have hung on the wall for over a century.
One of the most impressive views in the
Cathedral is to see the organ gallery framed
by the vaulting ceiling.
 In 1874 the organ and gallery were put into
the church.
 The current organ installed
cost £20,000.

The baptismal font is one of the most striking
pieces of furniture in the Cathedral.
 This was matched
with an ornate pulpit



Lovely wood carvings can be seen in both the
Episcopal Chair and the in the confessionals.








A prominent life size crucifixion figure was
placed in the church.
A new cross was placed at the top of the
Cathedral spire.
The great iron bell was replaced by electronic
chimes.
A hand wound town clock was installed in the
cathedral tower.

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Cathedral

  • 1.
  • 2. St. Muredach’s Cathedral is located on the banks of the River Moy in between the two bridges.  It was first erected in 1827.  It is based on a gothic structure.  It is designed with a steeple 170 feet high.  The design of the church has Direct links with Rome. 
  • 3. The church used stained glass windows to highlight symbolic images from the bible.  Many Irish saints are represented in the windows.  They were created by the famous Mayer of Munich Studios in Germany.  These windows are irreplaceable as the studios were destroyed during the second world war.  The windows were donated by patrons.  The most striking window is the one located behind the alter depicting the nativity. 
  • 4. The alter travelled from Rome Port to Ballina Port.  It was especially conditioned for the cathedral.   Three oil painting’s also accompanied it which have hung on the wall for over a century.
  • 5. One of the most impressive views in the Cathedral is to see the organ gallery framed by the vaulting ceiling.  In 1874 the organ and gallery were put into the church.  The current organ installed cost £20,000. 
  • 6. The baptismal font is one of the most striking pieces of furniture in the Cathedral.  This was matched with an ornate pulpit 
  • 7.  Lovely wood carvings can be seen in both the Episcopal Chair and the in the confessionals.
  • 8.     A prominent life size crucifixion figure was placed in the church. A new cross was placed at the top of the Cathedral spire. The great iron bell was replaced by electronic chimes. A hand wound town clock was installed in the cathedral tower.