Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin
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Christ Church Cathedral is one of Dublin’s oldest buildings, a leading visitor attraction & a registered charity.
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Join our worship services here:
www.christchurchcathedral.ie/worship/live-video-stream
(RCN20005658 / CHY4271)
Join our worship services here:
www.christchurchcathedral.ie/worship/live-video-stream
❗The cathedral will be closed from 5-7 January inclusive to give all the team a well-deserved break after a busy December filled with services, concerts and events.
There will be no services in person or live-streamed during this time.
We'll re-open for worship & visiting Thurs 8 Jan at 09:30 😊
There will be no services in person or live-streamed during this time.
We'll re-open for worship & visiting Thurs 8 Jan at 09:30 😊
January 4, 2026 at 12:01 PM
❗The cathedral will be closed from 5-7 January inclusive to give all the team a well-deserved break after a busy December filled with services, concerts and events.
There will be no services in person or live-streamed during this time.
We'll re-open for worship & visiting Thurs 8 Jan at 09:30 😊
There will be no services in person or live-streamed during this time.
We'll re-open for worship & visiting Thurs 8 Jan at 09:30 😊
Happy New Year! 🎇
The cathedral is open for visiting today 09:30-17:00, last admission 16:15.
There are no services.
Admission tickets are available onsite or to pre-book via our website 🔗🎟️https://buff.ly/t1rMgwk
The cathedral is open for visiting today 09:30-17:00, last admission 16:15.
There are no services.
Admission tickets are available onsite or to pre-book via our website 🔗🎟️https://buff.ly/t1rMgwk
January 1, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Happy New Year! 🎇
The cathedral is open for visiting today 09:30-17:00, last admission 16:15.
There are no services.
Admission tickets are available onsite or to pre-book via our website 🔗🎟️https://buff.ly/t1rMgwk
The cathedral is open for visiting today 09:30-17:00, last admission 16:15.
There are no services.
Admission tickets are available onsite or to pre-book via our website 🔗🎟️https://buff.ly/t1rMgwk
Our New Year's Eve opening hours & services are below.
All are welcome to join us!
🎆 31st Dec - New Year's Eve
🕰️ Open for visiting 09:30-17:00, last admission 16:15.
✝️ Services today include:
10:00 Morning Prayer
12:00 Peace Prayers
12:45 Eucharist
17:00 Evening Prayer
All are welcome to join us!
🎆 31st Dec - New Year's Eve
🕰️ Open for visiting 09:30-17:00, last admission 16:15.
✝️ Services today include:
10:00 Morning Prayer
12:00 Peace Prayers
12:45 Eucharist
17:00 Evening Prayer
December 31, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Our New Year's Eve opening hours & services are below.
All are welcome to join us!
🎆 31st Dec - New Year's Eve
🕰️ Open for visiting 09:30-17:00, last admission 16:15.
✝️ Services today include:
10:00 Morning Prayer
12:00 Peace Prayers
12:45 Eucharist
17:00 Evening Prayer
All are welcome to join us!
🎆 31st Dec - New Year's Eve
🕰️ Open for visiting 09:30-17:00, last admission 16:15.
✝️ Services today include:
10:00 Morning Prayer
12:00 Peace Prayers
12:45 Eucharist
17:00 Evening Prayer
Quiet Mondays return: 14:00–17:00 every Monday in Jan & Feb (except 5 Jan & 9 Feb).
A calmer cathedral experience. 😌
Normal admission applies.
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A calmer cathedral experience. 😌
Normal admission applies.
Find out more 🔗 buff.ly/AzReb12
December 29, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Quiet Mondays return: 14:00–17:00 every Monday in Jan & Feb (except 5 Jan & 9 Feb).
A calmer cathedral experience. 😌
Normal admission applies.
Find out more 🔗 buff.ly/AzReb12
A calmer cathedral experience. 😌
Normal admission applies.
Find out more 🔗 buff.ly/AzReb12
❗Please note that the cathedral office will be closed for the Christmas period from the afternoon of 24 December - 4 January inclusive.
During this time please visit our website for information about service times, opening hours and admission tickets - 🔗https://buff.ly/FOSXKNP
During this time please visit our website for information about service times, opening hours and admission tickets - 🔗https://buff.ly/FOSXKNP
December 24, 2025 at 1:02 PM
❗Please note that the cathedral office will be closed for the Christmas period from the afternoon of 24 December - 4 January inclusive.
During this time please visit our website for information about service times, opening hours and admission tickets - 🔗https://buff.ly/FOSXKNP
During this time please visit our website for information about service times, opening hours and admission tickets - 🔗https://buff.ly/FOSXKNP
Please note our upcoming opening hours:
✨ Christmas Eve
Open for visiting 09:30–13:30 (last admission 12:45).
Festal Eucharist at 23:00. Doors open 22:30.
✨ Christmas Day
Closed for visiting.
Festal Eucharist at 11:00. Doors open 10:30.
✨ St Stephen’s Day
Closed for worship & visiting.
✨ Christmas Eve
Open for visiting 09:30–13:30 (last admission 12:45).
Festal Eucharist at 23:00. Doors open 22:30.
✨ Christmas Day
Closed for visiting.
Festal Eucharist at 11:00. Doors open 10:30.
✨ St Stephen’s Day
Closed for worship & visiting.
December 23, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Please note our upcoming opening hours:
✨ Christmas Eve
Open for visiting 09:30–13:30 (last admission 12:45).
Festal Eucharist at 23:00. Doors open 22:30.
✨ Christmas Day
Closed for visiting.
Festal Eucharist at 11:00. Doors open 10:30.
✨ St Stephen’s Day
Closed for worship & visiting.
✨ Christmas Eve
Open for visiting 09:30–13:30 (last admission 12:45).
Festal Eucharist at 23:00. Doors open 22:30.
✨ Christmas Day
Closed for visiting.
Festal Eucharist at 11:00. Doors open 10:30.
✨ St Stephen’s Day
Closed for worship & visiting.
Nine Lessons & Carols 🎶
We invite you to a traditional service of scripture and music as we enter the Christmas season. Find a moment of peace away from the busy city streets. The service is open to all to attend, doors open at 17:30, and the service begins at 18:00.
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We invite you to a traditional service of scripture and music as we enter the Christmas season. Find a moment of peace away from the busy city streets. The service is open to all to attend, doors open at 17:30, and the service begins at 18:00.
🔗 buff.ly/ktV6n1Z
December 22, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Nine Lessons & Carols 🎶
We invite you to a traditional service of scripture and music as we enter the Christmas season. Find a moment of peace away from the busy city streets. The service is open to all to attend, doors open at 17:30, and the service begins at 18:00.
🔗 buff.ly/ktV6n1Z
We invite you to a traditional service of scripture and music as we enter the Christmas season. Find a moment of peace away from the busy city streets. The service is open to all to attend, doors open at 17:30, and the service begins at 18:00.
🔗 buff.ly/ktV6n1Z
This Sunday:
• Eucharist at 11am as normal
• No Choral Evensong at 3:30pm
And at 7:30pm— our Community Chorus Christmas Concert! 🎄🎶 Free and open to everyone to attend!
• Eucharist at 11am as normal
• No Choral Evensong at 3:30pm
And at 7:30pm— our Community Chorus Christmas Concert! 🎄🎶 Free and open to everyone to attend!
December 20, 2025 at 10:28 AM
This Sunday:
• Eucharist at 11am as normal
• No Choral Evensong at 3:30pm
And at 7:30pm— our Community Chorus Christmas Concert! 🎄🎶 Free and open to everyone to attend!
• Eucharist at 11am as normal
• No Choral Evensong at 3:30pm
And at 7:30pm— our Community Chorus Christmas Concert! 🎄🎶 Free and open to everyone to attend!
Please note opening hours for visiting tomorrow will be approx. 12:30-17:00, with first admission for visiting at 12:30.
Last admission is 45 minutes before closing, at 16:15.
Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Last admission is 45 minutes before closing, at 16:15.
Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
December 18, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Please note opening hours for visiting tomorrow will be approx. 12:30-17:00, with first admission for visiting at 12:30.
Last admission is 45 minutes before closing, at 16:15.
Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Last admission is 45 minutes before closing, at 16:15.
Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Looking for a thoughtful Christmas gift?
Symbolically sponsor a cathedral tile or stained-glass window in someone’s name and support Christ Church Cathedral’s future. Learn more on our website ➡️🔗 buff.ly/l3uNdnU
Symbolically sponsor a cathedral tile or stained-glass window in someone’s name and support Christ Church Cathedral’s future. Learn more on our website ➡️🔗 buff.ly/l3uNdnU
December 17, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Looking for a thoughtful Christmas gift?
Symbolically sponsor a cathedral tile or stained-glass window in someone’s name and support Christ Church Cathedral’s future. Learn more on our website ➡️🔗 buff.ly/l3uNdnU
Symbolically sponsor a cathedral tile or stained-glass window in someone’s name and support Christ Church Cathedral’s future. Learn more on our website ➡️🔗 buff.ly/l3uNdnU
Please note that there is no Choral Evensong at 6pm this evening, and on Thursday 18th December at 6pm. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Our next service sung by the cathedral choir will be The Cathedral Eucharist at 11:00 on Sunday 21st December. All are welcome to attend!
Our next service sung by the cathedral choir will be The Cathedral Eucharist at 11:00 on Sunday 21st December. All are welcome to attend!
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December 16, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Please note that there is no Choral Evensong at 6pm this evening, and on Thursday 18th December at 6pm. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Our next service sung by the cathedral choir will be The Cathedral Eucharist at 11:00 on Sunday 21st December. All are welcome to attend!
Our next service sung by the cathedral choir will be The Cathedral Eucharist at 11:00 on Sunday 21st December. All are welcome to attend!
‼️Please note that tomorrow due to an evening event, both last admission to the cathedral and crypt will be at 16:15, and both will be closed for visiting at 17:00. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
December 14, 2025 at 10:28 AM
‼️Please note that tomorrow due to an evening event, both last admission to the cathedral and crypt will be at 16:15, and both will be closed for visiting at 17:00. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
If you’re planning to visit on 16 December, make sure to visit our Bake Sale in the South Transept from 10:15am–12:00pm.
All proceeds go to Mendicity, supporting people experiencing homelessness in Dublin. 💛🍰
All proceeds go to Mendicity, supporting people experiencing homelessness in Dublin. 💛🍰
December 13, 2025 at 10:28 AM
If you’re planning to visit on 16 December, make sure to visit our Bake Sale in the South Transept from 10:15am–12:00pm.
All proceeds go to Mendicity, supporting people experiencing homelessness in Dublin. 💛🍰
All proceeds go to Mendicity, supporting people experiencing homelessness in Dublin. 💛🍰
Christmas has arrived at the cathedral ✨
Trees, and beautfiul decorations from local schools have all added to our festive atmosphere.
We were delighted to host Peata for their annual Carol Service, sung by the Girls’ Choir — with plenty of dogs joining the occasion! 🐾🎄
Trees, and beautfiul decorations from local schools have all added to our festive atmosphere.
We were delighted to host Peata for their annual Carol Service, sung by the Girls’ Choir — with plenty of dogs joining the occasion! 🐾🎄
December 9, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Christmas has arrived at the cathedral ✨
Trees, and beautfiul decorations from local schools have all added to our festive atmosphere.
We were delighted to host Peata for their annual Carol Service, sung by the Girls’ Choir — with plenty of dogs joining the occasion! 🐾🎄
Trees, and beautfiul decorations from local schools have all added to our festive atmosphere.
We were delighted to host Peata for their annual Carol Service, sung by the Girls’ Choir — with plenty of dogs joining the occasion! 🐾🎄
The annual Peata Pet Therapy Carol Service will be held this Tues, Dec 9th, at 1:15 PM. Doors open at 12:45 PM, and everyone, including pets, is welcome.
The cathedral will be open for visiting from 9:30AM-12:45PM, with last admission at 12:00 PM. Note there will be no Choral Evensong at 6:00 PM.
The cathedral will be open for visiting from 9:30AM-12:45PM, with last admission at 12:00 PM. Note there will be no Choral Evensong at 6:00 PM.
December 8, 2025 at 4:28 PM
The annual Peata Pet Therapy Carol Service will be held this Tues, Dec 9th, at 1:15 PM. Doors open at 12:45 PM, and everyone, including pets, is welcome.
The cathedral will be open for visiting from 9:30AM-12:45PM, with last admission at 12:00 PM. Note there will be no Choral Evensong at 6:00 PM.
The cathedral will be open for visiting from 9:30AM-12:45PM, with last admission at 12:00 PM. Note there will be no Choral Evensong at 6:00 PM.
Take a break from Christmas shopping with school choirs singing in Christ Church Cathedral. 🎶
📅 8th, 12th, 15th & 16th Dec • Free admission during 13:15–14:15 • No booking required!
#WinterInDublin ❄️
📅 8th, 12th, 15th & 16th Dec • Free admission during 13:15–14:15 • No booking required!
#WinterInDublin ❄️
December 6, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Take a break from Christmas shopping with school choirs singing in Christ Church Cathedral. 🎶
📅 8th, 12th, 15th & 16th Dec • Free admission during 13:15–14:15 • No booking required!
#WinterInDublin ❄️
📅 8th, 12th, 15th & 16th Dec • Free admission during 13:15–14:15 • No booking required!
#WinterInDublin ❄️
‼️Please note that tomorrow due to an evening event, both last admission to the cathedral and crypt will be at 16:15, and both will be closed for visiting at 17:00. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
December 4, 2025 at 5:50 PM
‼️Please note that tomorrow due to an evening event, both last admission to the cathedral and crypt will be at 16:15, and both will be closed for visiting at 17:00. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
‼️Please note that tomorrow due to an evening event, both last admission to the cathedral and crypt will be at 16:15, and both will be closed for visiting at 17:00. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
November 30, 2025 at 5:50 PM
‼️Please note that tomorrow due to an evening event, both last admission to the cathedral and crypt will be at 16:15, and both will be closed for visiting at 17:00. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Please note, in preparation for Advent Sunday tomorrow, the cathedral will be closed for visiting all day.
The Cathedral Eucharist is at 11:00, and the Advent procession is at 17:00.
All are welcome to join us in these services! 🕯️
The Cathedral Eucharist is at 11:00, and the Advent procession is at 17:00.
All are welcome to join us in these services! 🕯️
November 29, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Please note, in preparation for Advent Sunday tomorrow, the cathedral will be closed for visiting all day.
The Cathedral Eucharist is at 11:00, and the Advent procession is at 17:00.
All are welcome to join us in these services! 🕯️
The Cathedral Eucharist is at 11:00, and the Advent procession is at 17:00.
All are welcome to join us in these services! 🕯️
A warm thank-you to Tom & Gale from the US, who visited and generously supported our Stewards of the Cathedral's Millenium campaign.
Your gifts help us preserve and share the beauty of Christ Church Cathedral for generations to come.
Learn more 🔗 christchurchcathedral.ie/stewards-of-...
Your gifts help us preserve and share the beauty of Christ Church Cathedral for generations to come.
Learn more 🔗 christchurchcathedral.ie/stewards-of-...
November 27, 2025 at 5:50 PM
A warm thank-you to Tom & Gale from the US, who visited and generously supported our Stewards of the Cathedral's Millenium campaign.
Your gifts help us preserve and share the beauty of Christ Church Cathedral for generations to come.
Learn more 🔗 christchurchcathedral.ie/stewards-of-...
Your gifts help us preserve and share the beauty of Christ Church Cathedral for generations to come.
Learn more 🔗 christchurchcathedral.ie/stewards-of-...
The First Sunday of Advent is nearly here! ✨
Mark your calendars for our upcoming Advent & Christmas services and events at Christ Church Cathedral.
Full programme available on our website 🔗🎄https://buff.ly/MRyCRfg
Mark your calendars for our upcoming Advent & Christmas services and events at Christ Church Cathedral.
Full programme available on our website 🔗🎄https://buff.ly/MRyCRfg
November 25, 2025 at 10:28 AM
The First Sunday of Advent is nearly here! ✨
Mark your calendars for our upcoming Advent & Christmas services and events at Christ Church Cathedral.
Full programme available on our website 🔗🎄https://buff.ly/MRyCRfg
Mark your calendars for our upcoming Advent & Christmas services and events at Christ Church Cathedral.
Full programme available on our website 🔗🎄https://buff.ly/MRyCRfg
🔔 Our bell ringers rang a quarter peal of 1260 Plain Bob Doubles on Sunday 23 November in 43 minutes to commemorate the 800th anniversary of the canonisation of St Laurence O’Toole.
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1260 Plain Bob Doubles rung at Dublin (Christ Church Cathedral), Dublin
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November 24, 2025 at 5:50 PM
🔔 Our bell ringers rang a quarter peal of 1260 Plain Bob Doubles on Sunday 23 November in 43 minutes to commemorate the 800th anniversary of the canonisation of St Laurence O’Toole.
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Meet the people behind Dublin 8’s thriving cultural community! ✨
Explore the #FacesBehindD8 series by @CultureDatewithDublin8, celebrating the individuals who make our neighbourhood so special.
Explore the #FacesBehindD8 series by @CultureDatewithDublin8, celebrating the individuals who make our neighbourhood so special.
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November 20, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Meet the people behind Dublin 8’s thriving cultural community! ✨
Explore the #FacesBehindD8 series by @CultureDatewithDublin8, celebrating the individuals who make our neighbourhood so special.
Explore the #FacesBehindD8 series by @CultureDatewithDublin8, celebrating the individuals who make our neighbourhood so special.
Please note the cathedral will close early for visiting tomorrow at 15:15, with last admission at 14:30. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. Choral Evensong will be at 18:00 as normal.
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November 19, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Please note the cathedral will close early for visiting tomorrow at 15:15, with last admission at 14:30. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. Choral Evensong will be at 18:00 as normal.
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