Killaloe Cathedral Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Killaloe Cathedral
St Flannan's Cathedral, Killaloe
St Flannan's Cathedral
Location	Killaloe, County Clare
Country	Ireland
Denomination	Church of Ireland
Previous denomination	Roman Catholic
Weekly attendance	Average of 25–30
Website	Official website: http://cathedral.killaloe.anglican.org/
History
Dedication	Saint Flannan
Architecture
Functional status	In use
Heritage designation	National Monument
Completed	1225
Specifications
Capacity	400
Administration
Diocese	Tuam, Limerick and Killaloe
Province	Province of Dublin

Killaloe Cathedral, also known as St Flannan's Cathedral, is a beautiful old church in Killaloe, County Clare, Ireland. It belongs to the Church of Ireland.

This cathedral is named after Saint Flannan. It used to be the main church for the Diocese of Killaloe. Now, it is one of five cathedrals in the larger Diocese of Tuam, Limerick and Killaloe.

Exploring the Cathedral's Design
- The Ancient Chapel
- The Bell Tower Chime
Recent Work on the Cathedral
- The Kilfenora Cross
Notable Person Buried Here
Gallery
See also

Exploring the Cathedral's Design

Killaloe Cathedral was finished in 1225. Its design shows a mix of two old styles: Romanesque and Gothic. The front of the building has fancy decorations called arabesque ornaments.

The Ancient Chapel

On the north side of the cathedral, there is a small, older chapel. It is about 8.78 meters (28 feet 9 inches) long and 5.33 meters (17 feet 6 inches) wide. This chapel is even older than the main cathedral. It might have been the original holy place founded by Saint Molua, who lived around the year 609. Its roof is made entirely of stone and is very thick. It also has a small bell tower and two doorways.

The Bell Tower Chime

Inside the main bell tower, there is a set of eight bells. These bells were made by Matthew O'Byrne in Dublin in 1896. The heaviest bell weighs over 500 kilograms (about 1,100 pounds)!

Recent Work on the Cathedral

In 2001, a big project costing £200,000 helped fix up the cathedral. This work included repairing an old Romanesque doorway. They also put back together a tall, 12th-century stone cross.

The Kilfenora Cross

This special cross, called the Kilfenora Cross, was once built into the walls of the Gothic cathedral in the 1930s. Now, it stands freely on its own. This impressive monument is 12 feet tall and can be seen in the main part of the building, called the nave.