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Cathedral of the Assumption

Address
College Street, Carlow, R93 E681
Sunday
10:30 AM
Saturday
10 AM, 6:15PM
Monday
7:30 AM,10:00 AM,
Tuesday
7:30 AM,10:00 AM,
Wednesday
7:30 AM,10:00 AM,
Thursday
7:30 AM,10:00 AM,
Friday
7:30 AM,10:00 AM,
Holy Day
7:40 AM,10:00 AM,7:30 PM
Adoration every day between 4 PM and 6 PM

Bishop James Doyle (JKL) laid the foundation stone of the Cathedral on March 18th, 1828. Mr Thomas Cobden, a noted 19th century architect designed the Cathedral, which became the first to be built after Catholic Emancipation. The Cathedral was completed in 1833 and dedicated by Bishop Doyle on 1st December 1833. Many refurbishments and improvements have taken place over the years. The Cathedral was rededicated after extensive renovations on Sunday 22nd June 1997 by Bishop Laurence Ryan.