Ardfert Cathedral
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Ardfert Cathedral (Irish: Ardeaglais Ard Fhearta) founded in the 6th Century by St. Brendan the Navigator. The cathedral is located in County Kerry, Ireland.
The site has a number of medieval church ruins, the earliest building being from the 12th century, with additions made in the 15th century when a small transept was added and battlements were constructed and an ogham stone. The cathedral roof was destroyed during the 1641 rebellion, but the south transept was re-roofed and extended later in the 17th century when it was converted into a Protestant Church. In 1871, when a new Protestant church was opened, the roof was again removed. Within the adjoining graveyard there are two other churches Temple Na Hoe dating from the 12th Century and Temple Na Griffin dating from the 15th Century.
Located in the village of Ardfert on the Tralee to Ballyheigue road, the site is now managed by the Office of Public Works. Part of the transept has been restored, and houses the entrance and a gift shop.
