Cathedral of the Assumption, Carlow
Policy on the Use of the Cathedral
The primary function of the Cathedral is to facilitate the liturgical worship and celebration of the Catholic community of Carlow and the diocese of Kildare & Leighlin.
Notwithstanding, we appreciate that there are other Christian events/celebrations which may be facilitated in this sacred space. Any [...]
In County Carlow in the townland of Garryhundon is Rathmelsh Cemetery. During the 7th & 8th centuries this was the most important Anglo-Saxon ecclesiastical settlement in Ireland. From 678AD to 690AD Willibrord from Northumbria was trained and ordained here. From here he led other Carlow monks on a major mission to the Frisian Land.
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