St Colman's Cathedral, Cobh
Ardeaglais Naomh Colmán
A Gothic Revival cathedral on the hillside above Cobh, its spire overlooking the harbor, home to Ireland's largest carillon of 49 bells.
St Colman's Cathedral began construction in 1868 and was completed in 1915, taking nearly 50 years to build. It is in the French Gothic Revival style, and its spire rises about 91 meters, making it the centerpiece of the Cobh skyline. Inside are a fine marble altar, a rose window, and mosaics. The 49 bells in the bell tower form the largest carillon in Ireland, and carillon recitals are often held on summer Sunday afternoons. Admission is free, and it is open roughly 7:00 to 18:00 (avoid walking around during Mass). It is about a 5-minute climb from the seafront.
Opening hours
About 07:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Titanic Experience Cobh
- Cobh
- Cobh Heritage Centre – The Queenstown Story
- Spike Island
- Fota Wildlife Park
- Fota House, Arboretum & Gardens
- Blackrock Castle Observatory
- Jameson Distillery Midleton