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Cobh Cathedral

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Cobh Cathedral, formally the Cathedral Church of St Colman, is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Cobh, County Cork, Ireland. Completed in 1919, the Gothic Revival building occupies a prominent hillside position above Cork Harbour and has a spire approximately 91.4 metres high. It serves as the cathedral of the Diocese of Cloyne as well as a landmark for residents, worshippers, and visitors.

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Why does Cobh Cathedral overlook Cork Harbour?

St Colman's Cathedral was built on elevated ground above Cobh, giving it a commanding harbor setting. Its approximately 91-metre spire is visible from much of the waterfront.

How long did it take to build St Colman's Cathedral?

Construction began in 1868 and the cathedral was completed in 1919. The long project produced an elaborate Gothic Revival building faced with local stone.

What is special about Cobh Cathedral's carillon?

The cathedral contains a large carillon of bells played from a keyboard. It is one of the best-known carillons in Ireland and forms an important part of the cathedral's musical identity.

Is Cobh Cathedral connected to the Titanic?

The cathedral is not a Titanic site itself, but it overlooks Cobh, then called Queenstown, which was Titanic's final port of call in 1912. The town's Titanic history is interpreted separately near the waterfront.

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