Neighbourhood
Latin Quarter and Quay Street
Galway, Ireland
Galway's cobbled core of pubs, buskers, shops and live music.
Church, mosque or temple · Ireland · Connacht
Galway Cathedral
A large 20th-century cathedral with a copper dome and a rich mosaic interior.
Free to enter about 30 min
For storytellers
Why Galway Cathedral matters
Galway Cathedral is a more recent landmark, completed in the 1960s, with a high green dome visible across the city. Inside you will find mosaics, stained glass and a stone interior of impressive scale. It is a calm place, and an interesting contrast to the medieval buildings elsewhere.
Talking points
- It was completed in the 1960s.
- A big dome dominates the skyline.
- Mosaics decorate the interior.
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Scenic route
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Also nearby
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