This neo-Gothic twin-spired Cathedral off Falls Road was built in 1866 for the city's increasing Catholic population. The building was designed in 1860 by Father Jeremiah McAuley, a trained Belfast architect prior to entering Orders, and completed in 1866. Its magnificent twin spires were added in 1886 and dominate West Belfast's skyline. The tower holds a carillon of 11 bells and, following major restoration, the cathedral now boasts fine examples of high Victorian Gothic decoration.
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Catherine
Belfast
18. 3. 2026
Beautiful cathedral, well worth a visit. The choir is absolutely sublime and really added to the experience. We attended the 11 am service which I believe is the only service they sing at so its worth going then for a real treat.
Catherine Hasssson-Larson
18. 3. 2026
Editor - NII would like to contact St. Peter's, my mother was baptism 1908. She sent for a copy after she met my father when they planned to marry here in the USA. I would like to know if I could get marriage information on my grandmother and grandfather, they lived on the Falls. If you can give me any information it will be greatly appreciated. I hope I am not violating any rules. My email is Bamber2116@ aol.com.. Thanking you for your kind attention. Catherine Hasson-Larson
Editor
18. 3. 2026
Helen - the cathedral is most definitely open for business. Check website for latest events, Mass times and how you can tour the building.
HELEN
18. 3. 2026
I heard that St. Peter's is now closed. No priest, nothing. Is it open at all?
G.C. Cappalano
18. 3. 2026
lovely building and with its schola cantorum of forty young voices has one of the best choirs in Ireland well worth hearing at the Sunday 11am Mass stunning sound!! stunning building!!