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Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral (Irish: Ardeaglais Naomh Fionnbarra) is a Gothic Revival three-spire Church of Ireland cathedral in Cork city, Ireland.It is located on the south bank of the River Lee and dedicated to Finbarr of Cork, patron saint of the city.
The Church of Ireland experienced a major decline in membership during the 20th century, both in Northern Ireland, where around 65% of its members live, and in the Republic of Ireland. The church is still the second-largest in the Republic of Ireland , with 126,414 members in 2016 (minus 2% compared to the 2011 census results) [ 49 ] and the ...
The Church of St Anne is a Church of Ireland church located in the Shandon district of Cork city in Ireland. Built between 1722 and 1726, it is situated on a hill overlooking the River Lee. The church tower is a noted landmark and symbol of the city, and the church bells were popularised in a 19th-century song.
The Diocese of Cork was one of the twenty-four dioceses established at the Synod of Rathbreasail (1111 AD) on an ancient bishopric founded by Saint Finbarr in 876. On 30 July 1326, Pope John XXII, on the petition of King Edward II of England, issued a papal bull for the union of the bishoprics of Cork and Cloyne, the union to take effect on the death of either bishop.
Christ Church, also known as Triskel Christchurch, [3] is an early 18th century neo-classical Georgian church on South Main Street in Cork, Ireland.Now used as an arts and cultural venue, the church and its graveyard are included in the Record of Protected Structures maintained by Cork City Council.
The Cathedral of Saint Mary and Saint Anne (Irish: Ardeaglais Naomh Muire agus Naomh Áine), also known as Saint Mary's Cathedral, The North Cathedral or The North Chapel, [a] is a Roman Catholic cathedral located at the top of Shandon Street in Cork, Ireland.
St Luke's Church is a Church of Ireland church in Douglas in Cork, Ireland. Built c. 1875 on the site of an earlier 18th century church, [ 2 ] it is dedicated to Luke the Evangelist . Originally a chapel of ease for the parish of Carrigaline , population growth led to Douglas being made a parish in its own right.
Cork Cathedral refers to two cathedrals which are located in Cork, Ireland: Cathedral of St Mary and St Anne , a Roman Catholic cathedral, often known locally as North Cathedral Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral , a Church of Ireland cathedral, often known locally as South Cathedral