St Eunan's Cathedral

Description

St. Eunan's Cathedral, also known as Raphoe Cathedral, is one of two cathedral churches in the United Dioceses of Derry and Raphoe in the Church of Ireland. Located in Raphoe, County Donegal, it is dedicated to Saint Eunan, who was the abbot of Iona in the 7th century. The cathedral has a complex history, with the oldest part dating back to the 12th century, and subsequent rebuilding and alterations from the 17th to late 19th centuries. The virtual re-building in the 17th century, directed by Bishop George Montgomery, played a significant role in its development. After restoration efforts in the 1890s, funded by the Knox family, the cathedral features a long narrow form, stained glass, and a decorative western doorway. 

Medieval features, including a bishop's seat, shamrock-topped columns, and a piscina, are still present. Nearby remnants include a consistorial court building and a bishop's palace.