St. Fin Barre’s Cathedral

It is believed that the place was used by Christians from the 7th century, first as a monastery.
The original building is said to have stood there until the 11th century when it either fell into disrepair or was destroyed by the Norman conquerors of the British Isles.

A new cathedral was built in the 1730s, which was demolished again in the mid-19th century. Work on the new cathedral began in 1863, the first major project for architect William Burges. The pointed gothic cathedral is rich in sculptures with over 1260 of them built into the building, to name just a handful of historical facts.

In addition to the considerable historical background, the cathedral is also known for its choir. The choir consists of male and female singers, choir students and lay vicars. The boys’ choir and the girls’ choir sing separately with the adults. The Friday prayer at 6.15pm and the Sunday service at 11.15am and 3.30pm are accompanied by the choir.

Look out for the beautiful building with triple spires made of limestone. St. Fin Barre’s Cathedral is an 11 minute walk, from the Imperial Hotel.