cathedrals historical around cobh

The 49-bell Carillon, unique in this country, is played from a console within the belfry. A closed-circuit system shows the carillonneur playing the instrument. To mark this 81st year, an enhanced programme is planned, including guest recitals by leading carillonneurs, grant aided by the Arts Council, the Cork County and Cobh Town Councils.Recitals take place on Sundays from the 4th of May 2008, to 28th of September 2008.

The Carillion is played from a keyboard and pedalboard cons...

St Coleman's Cathedral dominates Cobh Harbour. Built between 1868 and 1949 by Pugin & Ashlin it is a large Gothic Style building. With 42 bells it has the largest carillon in Britain and Ireland.

The catherdral is still used in everyday worship and prayer....