Cathedral of Christ the King, Mullingar
Cathedral of Christ the King (Irish: Ardeaglais Chríost an Rí) is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in Mullingar, County Westmeath, Ireland. It is situated near the centre of Mullingar next to the Royal Canal. The cathedral is both the cathedral church of the Diocese of Meath and the principal centre of worship in the catholic parish of Mullingar, including parts of counties Meath and Westmeath.
| Cathedral of Christ the King | |
|---|---|
Ardeaglais Chríost an Rí | |
Cathedral of Christ the King The location of the cathedral in Ireland | |
| Location | Mullingar, County Westmeath |
| Country | Ireland |
| Language(s) | English |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Website | mullingarparish |
| History | |
| Former name(s) | Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (1836–1936) |
| Status | Cathedral |
| Dedication | Christ the King |
| Dedicated | 6 September 1936 |
| Consecrated | 13 August 1939 |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Architect(s) | William Byrne & Sons of Dublin |
| Architectural type | Basilican |
| Style | Renaissance Revival |
| Groundbreaking | 6 September 1933 |
| Construction cost | £199,500 excluding decoration; £275,000 in total |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 5,000 |
| Height | 55 m (180 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Province | Armagh |
| Diocese | Diocese of Meath |
| Parish | Mullingar |
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