Special concert marks phase one in organ restoration project

A SPECIAL choral concert was held in Cork’s landmark St Fin Barre’s Cathedral last night to inaugurate its new choir organ.

The event, attended by about 100 specially invited guests, marked the completion of the first phase of the €1.2 million organ restoration project.

The occasion also marked the completion of two more phases of the restoration of the building — the full re-pointing and cleaning of the main spire and the renovation of the gates, railings and walls on Bishop Street.

Dean of Cork, the Very Reverend Nigel Dunne, welcomed the guests.

Picture: James Taylor plays the organ at St Fin Barre’s Cathedral.