Cathedral reopens after €9m restoration

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Archiseek / Ireland / News / 2003 / May 26 2003: Cathedral reopens after €9m restoration

St Patrick's Cathedral in Armagh reopened yesterday following a €9 million restoration project. The cathedral had been closed for 17 months during which time it was re-roofed, its stained glass windows and mosaics cleaned and restored, its Stations of the Cross, clock and 39 carillon bells repaired, and the sanctuary reordered.

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