Green dome
Above the skyline.
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A massive stone cathedral with a green dome that rises above Galway's skyline. Building began in 1958 on the site of the old city jail and finished in 1965, earning it the title of the last great stone cathedral built in Europe. Its design mixes Renaissance elements with older styles, with walls of local limestone, floors of green Connemara marble, large rose windows and a copper dome that has become a symbol of the city. It stands on the bank of the River Corrib beside the Salmon Weir Bridge, where in spring and summer you can watch salmon making their way upriver from the bridge, and a pleasant riverside walk leads into the city centre. Entry is free, with a donations box; services are held here, so visit quietly and respectfully. It can be seen from outside at any time, and the best view is from the bridge or the opposite riverbank.
Above the skyline.
Green and polished.
On the Corrib.
By the Salmon Weir Bridge, central Galway
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