St Canice's Cathedral and Round Tower in Kilkenny City is currently closed 'for the rest of the day'.
A notice within the locked gates of the cathedral states that the reason for the closure is 'due to unforeseen circumstances'.
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The notice also apologises for the inconvenience.
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Saint Canice's Cathedral has been contacted for comment.
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