€212k grant will help to keep cathedral open

Funding has been released for vital emergency conservation works that will help keep the doors of a landmark cathedral open.

The Government sanctioned a special €212,000 grant for St Fin Barre’s Cathedral in Cork yesterday as part of a €717,000 package to support the conservation and protection of important heritage buildings across Ireland.

Heritage Minister Jimmy Deenihan said the special allocation for the iconic cathedral recognised its international architectural and heritage importance.