Key facts
- Denomination
- Roman Catholic
- Address
- Derry
County Londonderry - Built
- 1873
- Listed status
- Grade B+ listed building
- Architect
- James Joseph McCarthy
Sources: Wikipedia, Wikidata Q2942325
Before visiting St Eugene's Cathedral
Service times are not recorded in this listing. We cannot confirm when the next service takes place or whether the building opens outside worship hours.
We do not have confirmed information here about step-free access, accessible toilets, hearing support or supervised children’s groups. If these matter for your visit, ask the church about the specific service you plan to attend.
No direct contact details are recorded. Use the linked sources above or the wider local directory to continue your search.
About St Eugene's Cathedral
St Eugene’s Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Derry, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It serves as the principal church of the Diocese of Derry and as an active parish church for Templemore. Designed by James Joseph McCarthy, it is recognised as a Grade B+ listed building.
Fundraising began in 1840, with contributions from Ireland, Derry and the United States, and construction started in 1849. The neo-Gothic cathedral cost slightly more than £40,000 and opened on 4 May 1873. Financial constraints delayed both its coloured glass and its tower with spire: stained glass was added during the late 1890s, while the tower and spire were completed in 1903. Exterior repairs and additions were undertaken between 1984 and 1988, followed by a major interior reordering in 1989. This work introduced a Sardinian granite sanctuary floor, a Carrara marble altar and a marble lectern, while retaining the original reredos installed in 1904. Further essential repairs began in 2015.
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Frequently asked questions
What denomination is St Eugene's Cathedral?⌄
St Eugene's Cathedral in Derry belongs to the Roman Catholic tradition.
How old is the St Eugene's Cathedral building?⌄
The building dates from 1873. It is on the statutory register as a Grade B+ listed building. The architect was James Joseph McCarthy.
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