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Cathedral of St. Mary and St. Anne (North Cathedral)
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Willem VS
May 3, 2026
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The Cathedral of St. Mary and St. Anne, locally known as the North Cathedral, is a neo-Gothic masterpiece that dominates the skyline of the historic Shandon district. Built in 1799 on the foundations of an older church, this religious beacon forms a beautiful contrast of red sandstone and white limestone. Inside, you can admire the 27 refined wooden statues by the famous sculptor John Hogan and the impressive neo-Gothic ceiling. It is considered a reward for the climb here.
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AltheGnome
January 3, 2019
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Real is the Cathedral of St. Mary and St. Anne, principle church of the diocese of Cork and Ross. Built between 1799 and 1806, it is one of the earliest …
Bumble-Bee
October 2, 2020
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Designed in early Neo-Gothic Revivalist style, the building combines sandstone with limestone dressings. The tower over the main door was added in 1869, designed by John Benson.[7]
The original altar was fashioned in wood by Italian craftsmen in Lisbon.[2] In 1821, John Hogan carved twenty-seven statues in wood for the reredos behind the high altar.[12]
The bells were cast in 1870 by John Murphy of Dublin, and were originally hung for change-ringing, however they are now considered 'unringable'.[13]
The modern sanctuary of 1996 was designed by architect Richard Hurley, and is finished in white limestone.[14]
(en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathedral_of_St_Mary_and_St_Anne)
The original altar was fashioned in wood by Italian craftsmen in Lisbon.[2] In 1821, John Hogan carved twenty-seven statues in wood for the reredos behind the high altar.[12]
The bells were cast in 1870 by John Murphy of Dublin, and were originally hung for change-ringing, however they are now considered 'unringable'.[13]
The modern sanctuary of 1996 was designed by architect Richard Hurley, and is finished in white limestone.[14]
(en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathedral_of_St_Mary_and_St_Anne)
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