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Christchurch's official name is actually "the Cathedral Church of the Holy Trinity". The original church was founded in 1038 by the Danish king "Silkenbeard". It was rebuilt as a church for st. Laurence O'Toole, patron saint of Dublin, after 1170 by the Norman "Strongbow". So it's a pretty old church from the good old Viking days of Dublin (Dublin was founded by Vikings in 988).
It's an impressive church with a great crypt and very very beautiful floors. It feels like a very special place, more pagan than Christian actually. That's probably because of all the different (Christian) religions that have used and still use this church and this place. See their site: http://www.cccdub.ie/
St. Patrick's was originally founded in 1191 but had to be restored after 1864 because it was almost in ruins. So it is more neo-Irish Gothic ;-)
Another impressive church (Christchurch wins though) with great floors and beautiful sights. I love all the flags in this church (see pic)!
See their site: http://www.stpatrickscathedral.ie/
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