St. Carthage’s Cathedral in Lismore, County Waterford, stands on a site of worship dating back to 635 AD, when St. Carthage founded a major monastic settlement there. The present cathedral reflects centuries of rebuilding, with significant work from the 17th century onwards, including architectural work by William Robinson and the Pain Brothers. Inside are medieval tombs, a vaulted chancel roof, elaborately carved stonework, stained glass windows by Edward Burne-Jones and the McGrath tomb.
The cathedral hosts regular services, cultural events and the Blackwater Valley Opera Festival each summer.
Admission is free, with donations welcome in support of the ongoing restoration fund.
You can follow Lady Louisa’s walk along the river Blackwater from here. At just 2kms, it's a lovely woodland saunter.
