Category Archives: Cathedral

St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork Hosts Royal School of Church Music Ireland

Posted on October 6, 2019 by

On Saturday, 5th October St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork hosted the 2019 festival of the Royal School of Church Music (RSCM) Ireland.  A day of rehearsals under the direction of Adrian Lucas (Head of Choral Studies and Chief Examiner, RSCM) … Continue reading →

Posted in Award, Bishop, Cathedral, Cathedral Choir, Children's Work, Church Music, Diocese, Education, Presentation, Royal School of Church Music

Western Front Association Recognises Work of Bishop of Cork and Dean of Cork for Centenary of First World War

Posted on October 4, 2019 by

On Wednesday, 2nd October, the Chairman of the Western Front Association, Colin Wagstaff visited Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork to thank the Bishop of Cork, Dr Paul Colton, and the Dean of Cork, the Very Reverend Nigel Dunne, for the … Continue reading →

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Annual Diocesan Service for Primary Schools in Cork, Cloyne and Ross

Posted on October 3, 2019 by

The annual  Cork, Cloyne and Ross, Diocesan Service for Primary Schools was held in St Peter’s Church, Bandon on this day last week: Thursday 26th September. There was a great atmosphere in the full church even before the service began … Continue reading →

Posted in Cathedral, Children's Ministry, Children's Work, Church Services, Churches in Cork, Diocesan Church Music Scheme, Education, Five Marks of Mission, Schools in the Diocese

Busy Summer Months in Cork, Cloyne and Ross ~ a Season in Photos

Posted on September 14, 2019 by

In Ireland’s most southerly Church of Ireland Diocese,  Cork, Cloyne and Ross, the summer holiday months of June, July and August, are one of the busiest times of the year.  ‘Summer only’ churches in holiday villages open up.  Tourists drop … Continue reading →

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Appointment of Canon in St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork and St Fachtna’s Cathedral, Rosscarbery

Posted on September 2, 2019 by

The Bishop of Cork, the Right Reverend Dr Paul Colton, has announced that he has appointed the Reverend Elaine Murray to be Prebendary of Desertmore and Killanully in the Chapter of the Cathedral Church of Saint Fin Barre, Cork, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Announcements, Appointments, Cathedral, Clergy, Cork, Ross

St Fin Barre’s Cathedral Announces 150th Anniversary Composition Competition

Posted on July 12, 2019 by

In 2020 the current William Burges Cathedral building in Cork, Ireland will be 150 years old. As part of its celebrations and to commemorate this anniversary, St Fin Barre’s Cathedral invites all composers to enter the 150th Anniversary Composition Competition. … Continue reading →

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New Amenities at St Colman’s Cathedral, Cloyne

Posted on July 6, 2019 by

At the Confirmation Service in Cloyne Cathedral on June 16th Bishop Colton officially dedicated new facilities and amenities. This work is the culmination of many years of hard work, planning and careful budgeting. Enormous credit is due to Dean Alan … Continue reading →

Posted in Bishop, Cathedral, Cloyne, Dedication, Five Marks of Mission