St. Finbarre’s Cathedral

St. Finbarre's is one of the major landmarks of Cork and can be seen all the way from the harbour.

Cork's Church of Ireland cathedral - it is on the site of the original monastic settlement of St. Finbar / Finnbarre / Finn Barr (gaeil Fionn Barra) which was founded in the 7th century. A church has stood on this site ever since.

It is from this site that the city of Cork grew.

The present-day cathedral is a wonderful gothic affair and is well worth a visit to view it's magnificent interior.

The architect who designed the present day cathedral, which is the third more..

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openingHours:	9.30am - 5.30pm
address:	Bishops Street
email:	cathedral@cork.anglican.org

St. Ann Shandon Church

Shandon and it's "goldie fish" (the salmon weather-vane perched on top) is probably Cork's best known and loved landmark, perched as it is on a prominent postion on a hill in the north side of the city

Climb up its narrow stone stairwell and ring its famous bells.

At the top - the view of the city is simply breathtaking. I would give directions, but you can see it from anywhere in the city - use your eyes!

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