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St. Macartins Cathedral
Clogher
Co Tyrone
General Info
Clogher Cathedral dates from 1744 and was built by Bishop John Stearne. It has been restored in a classical style and is dedicated to St. Macartin (one of St. Patrick's principal followers). Inside the cathedral on the south side of the cathedral tower you can see what is believed to be a 9th century 'clogh-oir' ('golden stone') which has some engravings. There is also a gallery of bishops portraits. The tower provides a superb view right across the clogher Valley (please ask the rectory for access). The church yard contains two 1000 year old celtic high crosses and also some intersting 17th century monuments. The churches grave yard is believed to date from the 6th century. Behind the Cathedral is the Iron Age hillfort of Rathmore, seat of the old kings of Oriel. The former Protestant bishop's palace has an attractive gate lodge.
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