| Cathedral of the Assumption | |
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Ardeaglais na Deastógála | |
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  Cathedral of the Assumption Location in Ireland  Cathedral of the Assumption Cathedral of the Assumption (Ireland) | |
| 52°50′13″N 6°55′40″W / 52.8370°N 6.9277°W | |
| Location | College Street, Carlow, Ireland |
| Language(s) | English |
| Denomination | Catholic |
| Tradition | Roman Rite |
| Website | carlowcathedral |
| History | |
| Status | Cathedral |
| Dedication | Assumption of Mary |
| Consecrated | 1833 |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Gothic revival |
| Years built | 5 |
| Groundbreaking | 7 April 1828 |
| Completed | 1833 |
| Construction cost | £9,000 |
| Specifications | |
| Tower height | 46 m (151 ft) |
| Materials | limestone, white granite, oak |
| Administration | |
| Province | Dublin |
| Diocese | Kildare and Leighlin |
| Parish | Cathedral |
| Clergy | |
| Bishop(s) | Denis Nulty |
The Cathedral of the Assumption is both the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin and the parish church for the cathedral parish. Located in Carlow town, the cathedral was dedicated to the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in 1833. It is known for its beautifully detailed 151 ft (46 m) spire which is one of the highest points in the town.[1]
- ^ McEvoy, Fr. John (2000). "History of the Cathedral". The Churches of Kildare and Leighlin. Carlow Cathedral. Archived from the original on 8 April 2014. Retrieved 24 September 2014.