St John's Cathedral

The building is an architectural gem designed by Cassels in 1730.

Every Sunday a Service of Holy Communion is held at 8.30 am.  On the 1st, 3rd and 5th Sunday there is also Holy Communion at 10.30am. Morning Prayer Services are held at 10.30 on the 2nd and 4th Sundays.

There are many commemorative plaques in the church.  including one origionally moved from Elphin Cathedral to Bishop Hodson's Grammar School in Elphin after that Cathedral was closed.  It was transferred to this Cathedral in Sligo in October 1998.

W.B. Yeats

The most famous family associated with the cathedral is that of W. B. Yeats. Right is a plaque commemorating his parents

Left is is Pollexfen grave- the maternal family of W. B. Yeats.

 

In 2002 the Sexton's Hoouse was demolished and a new building was built in its place. The building named McGee House holds office units and accommodation units.

The Parish Room is located in McGee House