Church (ruins)
About this place
The Cathedral of Saint Mell is the name given to the ruins of a small, Early Medieval church in the village of Ardagh, County Longford in Ireland, not to be confused with St Mel's Cathedral in the town of Longford. Church reform in the 12th century made Saint Mel's Cathedral in Ardagh the centre of the Diocese of Ardagh and Clonmacnoise, demonstrating the importance of the site as a Cathedral and bishopric see. Although known as Saint Mel's Cathedral, the ruined church dates from three centuries after the saint's death, and predates the introduction of a diocesan system in Ireland.
Getting There & Parking
Church (ruins) is located in County Longford, roughly 129 km (1h 55m drive) from Galway and 130 km (1h 55m) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 353 m away. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Ardagh Clock Tower (0.1 km away).
353 m from landmark
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