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St. Mary’s Cathedral has a Gothic Revival architecture which dominates the landscape of Kilkenny, its great tower being visible from all approaches to the city. It stands as a reminder of the faith and growing confidence of a far off generation.

Saint Mary’s was designed by William Deane Butler. He was chosen by Bishop William Kinsella who instigated the building of St. Mary’s in February 1842. Taking 15 years from inception to consecration on October 4, 1857.


Address:
James’s Street, Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Ireland.

Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic

Date founded or constructed: October 4, 1857

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"St Mary’s is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ossory. It is situated on James’s Street, Kilkenny, Ireland.
Saint Mary’s was designed by William Deane Butler (c.1794-1857). He was chosen by Bishop William Kinsella (1793-1845) who instigated the building of St. Mary’s in February 1842. Work began in April 1843 and finished in 1857. On Sunday 4 October 1857, St. Mary’s had its grand opening, which consisted of a two-and-three-quarter hour ceremony that began at 6.15am. The cost of the building is estimated to have been £25,000.
St. Mary’s is made from cut-limestone which was sourced locally. The cathedral has a cruciform plan and its style is described as ‘Early English Gothic’.[1] The design is believed to have been based on Gloucester Cathedral in Gloucester, England. It is situated on the highest point in Kilkenny City and is a significant local landmark.
The cathedral is variously referred to as "St Mary’s", "the church of St Kieran" and "the Cathedral of the Assumption".
St. Mary’s has a noted sculpture of the Madonna by Giovanni Maria Benzoni (1809-1873)."

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