cathedrals historical loughrea

Designed by Byrne and Scott, it is the glory of Loughrea. Its artistic interior owes much to the direction of Edward Martyn. Its beautiful stained-glass windows inaugurated the era of Dublin stained-glass art.

The - Last Judgement - and - Ascension - by Healy are almost cataclysmic, while the works of Evie Hone, Sarah Purser, Childe and McGoldrick are truly beautiful. The statuary of Hughes and the fine sculptures of Shortall are among their finest works....

A medieval town situated on the shores of a beautiful lake which provides facilities for Fishing, Boating and Swimming. Horse Riding Schools, Horse Riding, Ponytrekking, Golfing and Walking are all available.

The town boasts Ireland's only functioning Medieval Moat, a well preserved Medieval Abbey, Medieval Town Gate, a Museum and the Jewel in Ireland's Celtic Revival, St Brendan's Cathedral.

The Cathedral is a treasure house of the Celtic Revival in Sculpture, Stained Glass,...