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St. Patrick's Anglican Cathedral

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Near the town center, a squat battlement tower identifies St. Patrick's Anglican Cathedral, in simple, early-19th-century, low-Gothic style. It stands on the site of much older churches and contains several relics of Armagh's long history, including sculpted, pre-Christian idols. Brian Boru, the High King (king of all Ireland) who visited Armagh in 1004—and was received with great ceremony—is buried here. In 1014, at the Battle of Clontarf, he drove the Vikings out of Ireland—but was killed after the battle was won. Inside are memorials and tombs by important 18th-century sculptors such as Roubilliac and Rysbrack.

  • Cost: £3
  • Open: Nov.-Mar., weekdays 9-4; Apr.-Oct., weekdays 9-5.
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