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Whitefriar Street Church

Located in Dublin City Centre, Whitefriar Street Church was founded in 1279 and since 1974 has been run by the Order of Carmelites. It is home to the relics of St. Valentine, a gift from the Vatican.

Newman University Church, Our Lady Seat of Wisdom

In 1856, John Henry Newman founded the University Church, which sits alongside The Museum of Literature of Ireland (MoLI) on St Stephen’s Green in Dublin City centre. This Catholic house of worship boasts a stunning interior with notable carvings, plaques and stained glass windows.

St Patrick's Cathedral

St Patrick’s Cathedral is one of Dublin’s most popular attractions. Built between 1220 and 1260, the Cathedral is one of the few buildings left from the medieval city of Dublin. Jonathan Swift, Dean of St Patrick's, is one of around 700 burials on the site.

Christ Church Cathedral

Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin is a leading visitor attraction and has been a place of pilgrimage for almost 1,000 years.

St. Kevin's Oratory

St. Kevin’s Oratory was erected in Dublin City Centre in the late 1920s. It is a rectangular chapel and features a marble altar, over which hangs a painting of St Kevin of Glendalough.

St Ann's Church

St Ann’s Church was founded in Dublin City in 1707, and in 1868 a neo Romanesque façade was added. The church has memorials dedicated to those lost in World War I and World War II.

St Michan's Church

St Michan’s, which was founded in 1095, was the only church located on the north side of Dublin City until 1686. The present structure dates from 1685 and was renovated in 1825

St Audoen's Church

Situated in the heart of Dublin’s Old City, St Audoen’s is the capital’s only remaining medieval parish church. It is dedicated to St Ouen, the 7th-century bishop of Rouen and patron saint of Normandy.

St Catherine's Church

St Catherine’s Church can be found in the oldest part of Dublin City, not far from Christ Church Cathedral and St Patrick’s Cathedral. The present building dates from the mid-1700s, although the site has had religious ties since 1177.

Adelaide Road Presbyterian Church

The Presbyterian Church on Adelaide Road in Dublin City centre was built in 1840. The church has a rare early 19th century interior in a simple Greek revival style.

St. Werburgh's Church

Located near Christ Church in Dublin City, St. Werburgh’s is a religious building thought to date from the 12th century. Over the years, it has witnessed many historical events, including the swearing in of the Viceroys of Ireland.

The Black Church

In Dublin City centre stands St. Mary’s Chapel of Ease, commonly known as the Black Church due to the dark coloured calp stone used to build it. It was constructed in 1830 for the Church of Ireland and is interesting for its architecture.

Greek Orthodox Church

The Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation is located in Dublin City Centre. It features a stunning interior modelled on a 14th century basilica in Kalambaka, Greece.

St Doulagh's Church

St Doulagh’s Church is the oldest stone roofed church still in use in Ireland. It occupies the site of a 7th century monastic settlement established by its namesake. The present structure dates from 1864, though it contains part of the Medieval church. Located in Kinsealy, a 30 minute drive from Dublin City Centre,

St. Mary's Pro Cathedral

Although Dublin City has not possessed a Catholic cathedral for nearly 200 years, St. Mary’s has served as the 'mother-church' of the Dublin archdiocese. The church continues to hold services as well as occasional special events.

Swords Round Tower & Belfry

The Swords Round Tower dates from the 9th century and marks the site of an old monastery founded by St. Colmcille in the year 560 A.D. Next to it is the 14th century Belfry and St. Columba's church, built in 1811 in Gothic revival style. The Round Tower and Belfry need repairs and are not open to the public.

Findlater's Church

The present Abbey Church at Parnell Square in Dublin City centre was constructed thanks to the generosity of Dublin wine merchant Alexander Findlater who paid for the construction of the building. It has a 55 meter spire and is referred to in the works of James Joyce.