Saint Mary's Cathedral, Limerick

Saint Mary's Cathedral, Limerick Cathedral of Saint Mary the Virgin in the Church of Ireland Diocese of Tuam, Limerick and Killaloe. As a place of worship, St. We look forward to meeting you.

Mary's Cathedral is open every day for public and private prayer. All are welcome through our doors, who ever you are and wherever you are from. Revenue Number: CHY 5785 Registered Charity Number: 20009212

It is lovely to see our Saint Michael’s Sunday School children reflecting on the things they are thankful for, especiall...
16/09/2026

It is lovely to see our Saint Michael’s Sunday School children reflecting on the things they are thankful for, especially during this harvest-tide.
A big thank you to our Sunday School children for sharing their thoughts and helping us all to reflect on what we have to be thankful for.

🌾 Harvest-tide Food Bank AppealThis harvest-tide, Limerick City Parish is seeking donations of long-life food items to s...
16/09/2026

🌾 Harvest-tide Food Bank Appeal
This harvest-tide, Limerick City Parish is seeking donations of long-life food items to support some of the most vulnerable members of our local community.
As we give thanks for the harvest and for the food we have, we are reminded of the importance of sharing with those who may be struggling.
Donations can be dropped into Saint Mary’s Cathedral between 11am and 4pm, Monday to Friday, or at Saint Michael’s Church on Sunday at 10am.
Alternatively, you can contact the Curate to arrange a donation.
Every contribution, however large or small, can make a difference.

DID YOU KNOW?Have you ever come face to face with Limerick’s past?In the chancel of Saint Mary’s Cathedral, just to the ...
16/09/2026

DID YOU KNOW?
Have you ever come face to face with Limerick’s past?
In the chancel of Saint Mary’s Cathedral, just to the north of the High Altar, stands the imposing Thomond Monument.
Look closely and you will see the remains of the effigies of Lord Donagh O’Brien, Earl of Thomond, and his Countess, Lady Elizabeth Fitzgerald.
But these figures have a remarkable story to tell.
During the Cromwellian period, troops broke the effigies in half and defaced the monument, leaving it close to being reduced to pieces of rubble.
What survives today is only a fragment of the monument that once stood here. Yet centuries later, the damaged figures remain, bearing witness to a turbulent chapter in the history of both the cathedral and the city.
So, when you visit Saint Mary’s Cathedral, take a closer look.
Come face to face with Limerick’s past and discover a story of family, conflict, destruction and survival, written in stone.

Cathedral Closure – Thursday 24 SeptemberPlease note that due to a private event taking place in Saint Mary’s Cathedral ...
15/09/2026

Cathedral Closure – Thursday 24 September
Please note that due to a private event taking place in Saint Mary’s Cathedral on Thursday 24 September, the Cathedral will be closed to visitors throughout the day.
There will also be no midweek Holy Communion service on this date.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding.

Some of the beautiful harvest decorations at Abington Church.Our sincere thanks to our Church Wardens and to everyone wh...
14/09/2026

Some of the beautiful harvest decorations at Abington Church.
Our sincere thanks to our Church Wardens and to everyone who gave their time and talents to decorate the church and provide such warm hospitality yesterday afternoon.
We are grateful for the care and generosity that helped make our Harvest Festival such a special occasion.

Harvest festivals began in Limerick City Parish today, with Abington Church hosting the first of this year’s celebration...
13/09/2026

Harvest festivals began in Limerick City Parish today, with Abington Church hosting the first of this year’s celebrations.
The parish was delighted to welcome the Very Rev’d Richard Marsh, Dean of Killaloe, as guest preacher. The service also reflected the strong ecumenical character of the local community, with Abbot Columba McCann OSB of Glenstal Abbey and local priest Fr Thomas Dunne joining us and reading the lessons.
The Harvest Festival was a wonderful opportunity to give thanks for the gifts of creation, for those who work the land, and for the many ways in which our communities are sustained and strengthened.
Our thanks to everyone who helped make today’s celebration at Abington such a joyful beginning to the harvest season in Limerick City Parish.
Pictured: The Very Rev’d Niall J. W. Sloane, the Rev’d Scott E. Elliott, the Very Rev’d Richard Marsh, Abbot Columba McCann OSB and Fr Thomas Dunne.

12/09/2026

A snippet of the bell ringers from Southwark Cathedral in action at Saint Mary’s Cathedral this morning. The sound of the bells could be heard across Limerick as our visitors shared their skill with us.
Thank you for visiting Saint Mary’s!

This morning, Saint Mary’s Cathedral was delighted to welcome bell ringers from Southwark Cathedral to Limerick’s oldest...
12/09/2026

This morning, Saint Mary’s Cathedral was delighted to welcome bell ringers from Southwark Cathedral to Limerick’s oldest building in continual use.
The cathedral bells could be heard across the city as our visitors put them through their paces, bringing a wonderful sound to the streets of Limerick.
We are grateful to the bell ringers from Southwark Cathedral for visiting Saint Mary’s and for sharing their skill with us. We hope you enjoyed your time in Limerick and look forward to welcoming you again in the future.

The Peace Doves installation has now launched at our sister cathedral, Saint Canice’s Cathedral, Kilkenny.During the sum...
12/09/2026

The Peace Doves installation has now launched at our sister cathedral, Saint Canice’s Cathedral, Kilkenny.
During the summer, parishioners and visitors to Saint Mary’s Cathedral were invited to write messages of peace, hope and goodwill on our own paper doves. Those doves have now made their journey to Kilkenny, where they are taking flight as part of this beautiful installation.
We are delighted that messages gathered here in Limerick are now joining those from communities elsewhere, creating a shared expression of peace across our cathedrals.
We wish our sister cathedral every success with this beautiful installation and look forward to seeing the doves filling the cathedral.
See the post below for further details.

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Limerick
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Tuesday 11am - 4pm
Wednesday 11am - 4pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 3:45pm

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