Imposing Facade of the Cathedral of Saint Eunan and Saint Columba in Letterkenny
To those who have followed a bit of history, Ireland is an overwhelmingly Catholic country. Though the Catholic Church has suffered a loss of support all these years due to numerous issues, Catholicism is still very deeply entrenched in the social fabric of the Irish. One look at their town and you will know how deep Catholicism runs through the blood of the Irish. Practically all of the major towns I passed through on the way to Letterkenny has a large Catholic church in the center of town. This naturally includes the northwestern town of Letterkenny which has the Cathdral of Saint Eunan and Saint Columba.
A Look at the Cathedral of Saint Eunan and Saint Columba in Letterkenny
I would have to admit that I never heard of these two saints and it is no wonder, since they figure primarily in the growth of the Catholic Church in Ireland. The cathedral here in Letterkenny is dedicated to these two saints. The church itself is impressive. It is described to be Victorian Neo-Gothic in design. Considering the history of Catholicism in Ireland, the cathedral is quite young having been built in towards the end of the 19th century. This cathedral is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the town and it is build on an elevated area, making it appear even taller that it already is. It has one of the tallest steeples in the country. From afar you can see the imposing Cathedral and it actually helps me get my bearings right.
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