Cathedral Admission

All Day Ticket - Cathedral Admission

Discover the history of the Cathedral ! Valid for 1 day

€7.50 Adults
Ages 18+

€6.50 Concessions
Student or Retiree

€5 Children
6-18 years- min 4.5Ft/1.4 m height requirement

€19.08 Families
2 Adults & 2 Children

Duration

Valid for 1 day

About the Cathedral

St Canice’s Cathedral has been an important site of Christian worship since the 6th Century. For both pilgrim and tourist alike, the Cathedral remains both a hallowed place, and one of significant historical interest. Additionally, St Canice's is the mother church of a bishopric which includes six dioceses and eight counties. It continues to be used as a place of prayer and pilgrimage by those who seek the challenge, comfort, and consolation of God. Regular services are held in St Canice’s Cathedral, and all are welcome to participate.

The Cathedral houses the memorials of the many generations that have gathered within its confines to worship the Lord. Apart from its role as a house of prayer, the Cathedral is at the heart of the heritage of the vibrant city of Kilkenny.  The building’s exemplary acoustics are widely enjoyed each year during the Kilkenny Arts Festival, when the sounds of many voices and instruments entertain audiences who arrive from both near and from afar.

A welcome from The Dean

Christian worship has been offered to Almighty God on the site of St Canice's Cathedral for over 1,500 years and the cathedral continues to be a dynamic witness to the presence of God in the world and of His love and care for each of us. The cathedral is a physical expression, in stone and in art, of the mystery and majesty of God our creator, but the heart of the cathedral is its worshipping community, who gather together in the beauty of holiness. Despite the uniquely turbulent history of the Irish church, the cathedral boasts an almost uninterrupted choral tradition dating back to the twelfth century and beautiful music continues to flourish within these ancient walls. Whether you are visiting from across the globe or just down the road, you are sure to find a warm welcome in our midst.
The Cathedral houses the memorials of the many generations that have gathered within its confines to worship the Lord. Apart from its role as a house of prayer, the Cathedral is at the heart of the heritage of the vibrant city of Kilkenny.  The building’s exemplary acoustics are widely enjoyed each year during the Kilkenny Arts Festival, when the sounds of many voices and instruments entertain audiences who arrive from both near and from afar.