Iconic cathedral poised for €1m repairs grant from council

AN ICONIC cathedral and leading tourist attraction is poised to get a €1 million council grant to help with repairs.

It is hoped if Cork City Council sanctions the move to partially fund the estimated €4m refurbishment works on the landmark St Finbarre’s Cathedral, it will kick-start the process of securing further funding from central Government.

Designed by William Burges and consecrated in 1870, the cathedral is a city landmark. The site of worship since the 7th century, it is of international architectural significance and attracted more than 26,000 visitors last year.