HomeSaint Mel's Cathedral, Longford, is a Catholic parish located in County Longford, Ireland, and serves as the cathedral for the Diocese of Ardagh and Clonmacnois. Named in honor of St. Mel, the first Bishop of Ardagh, the cathedral's foundation stone was laid on May 19, 1840, and it was officially consecrated on May 23, 1893. The parish comprises the town of Longford and its surrounding areas, known traditionally as Templemichael and Ballymacormack, and currently includes over 4,000 households. For more information about its ministries and community programs, contact the parish directly.
