“Limerick's cathedral since the days of the Knights Templar”
St. John's Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral in Limerick, Ireland. Designed by the architect Philip Charles Hardwick, it has been in continuous use since it was built in 1861. It replaced a chapel founded in 1753. The most recent restoration work carried out was in 2003/2004 on the roof and exterior stonework. It is a Catholic cathedral, the city's other cathedral, St. Mary's Cathedral, being Anglican. The building has the tallest spire in Ireland, at 94m, and is the tallest structure in Limerick.
Built in 1861 and designed by the architect Philip Charles Hardwick, it has been in continuous use since. The chapel which this replaced was founded in 1753. The building has the tallest spire in Ireland, at 94m, and is the tallest structure in Limerick.
The link between St John the Baptist and the area around the Cathedral is long standing. According to Begley, the Knights Templars had a house in the area in the 12th century that was dedicated to John the Baptist. It boasts the tallest church spire in Ireland. Designed by Philip Charles Hardwick, who was also working on Adare Manor at the time. Seventeen years after it’s opening work began on the spire, this was designed by Hennessy’s of Limerick.
The bell in the steeple was carried to Limerick from Dublin, by barge using the canal systems.
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St John's Cathedral
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