The Cathedral
Saint Patrick’s Cathedral has been at the centre of Dublin’s story for over 800 years. Dating from the 13th Century and built in honour of Ireland’s patron saint, Saint Patrick’s is the National Cathedral, and is also one of Ireland’s most popular tourist attractions as a place of national importance, with hundreds of thousands of visitors every year.
Step inside and you will discover that the Cathedral is a centre of imaginative and immersive learning for all people, regardless of their background.
Workshops & Tours
The Cathedral’s Education Department provides students of all ages with an interactive encounter with this sacred space. Our main offering is the free Schools & Colleges programme, which includes a wide range of themed tours, workshops, and activities for Irish educational groups.
Your group could take part in a stained glass workshop, learn about our connection with the famous author Jonathan Swift, or immerse themselves in the musical life of the Cathedral with a fun team-building activity operating a weird and wonderful self-built musical instrument!
Services & Events
During term time, there are two choral services every day. All are welcome to come and hear our world-renowned Cathedral Choir leading our services. The Choir comprises boy and girl choristers, who come from all walks of life and attend the oldest school in the country: Saint Patrick’s Cathedral Choir School. From candlelit concerts to family workshops, Heritage Week to Culture Night, there is always something happening.
Transport Subsidy
We want to enable as many people as possible to visit us. If the cost of the transport to Dublin is making your educational visit impossible, please get in touch. We have a 17-seater minibus available for smaller groups and, depending on the nature of the group, we can support the cost of coach hire.
