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St. Nicholas’ Church was built in 1320, given collegiate status in 1484 and extended during the 16th century. The most famous churchgoers were Christopher Columbus in 1477 and Oliver Cromwell’s army in 1652. This is the Church of Ireland’s largest parish church. Its namesake is Saint Nicholas. He was the Bishop of Myra when he died in 343. Nikolaos the Wonderworker is the patron saint of fishermen and sailors, reflecting Galway’s historic dependence on the sea.

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St. Nicholas’ Collegiate Church in Galway, Ireland

7 Lombard St, Galway, Ireland

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