St. Fin Barre's Cathedral in Cork

St. Fin Barre's Cathedral

Cork, Ireland

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Is St Fin Barre's cathedral Catholic or Protestant?

Gothic Revival-style Protestant cathedral of St. Fin Barre, designed by William Burges and completed in 1879, replaced a structure that had been built in 1735 on the site of the 7th-century monastery. The Roman Catholic St. Mary's Cathedral was built in 1808.

Is St. Fin Barre's cathedral worth visiting?

A rich and fascinating history St Fin Barre's is a stunning cathedral and it's well worth taking the tour. Yuliia, our guide, was very knowledgeable, and did a great job sharing the rich history and answering our questions. Our group enjoyed our visit to this wonderful Cork landmark.

What is the oldest church in Cork?

It is the oldest Catholic church still in use in Cork city, and is the parish church of St Finbarr's South parish in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Cork and Ross. The church is included in the Record of Protected Structures maintained by Cork City Council.

What is St Finbar best known for?

He was educated at Kilmacahil monastery in Kilkenny, Ireland. He was known for his distinctive feature, very light hair, which earned him the nickname Fionnbharr, meaning "white hair." Saint Finbar preached extensively in southern Ireland, and there are also accounts that suggest that he may have preached in Scotland.

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