armagh cathedral

Armagh Cathedral
Armagh is believed to be one of the oldest towns of Ireland, and that the hill which is central to Armagh contained a prehistoric settlement. But it is more famous for it's association with Saint Patrick, who is said to have established his bishopric there in 444-45, and his church is where the cathedral now stands, There is little left of the original 13th century cathedral as it was "worked over" by the English architect, L.N. Cottingham from 1834-37. Some beautiful features of the cathedral is the "Market Cross" which is composed of two crosses which are mounted, with one on top of the other.

The crosses show scenes from the old and new testament. There is also a plaque which records that the body of Brian Boru, the High King of Ireland, who was killed at the Battle of Clontarf, in 1014, lies in the vicinity.