‘Heartbeat’ of cathedral restored after makeover

A major restoration project on the country’s largest pipe organ — described as the “heartbeat” of the rich choral tradition of a landmark Cork cathedral — has been completed.

The €1.2m three-year project to revamp St Fin Barre’s Cathedral’s organ secures a 700-year-old choral tradition for future generations.

The 143-year-old instrument was rededicated during a ceremony at the weekend attended by Bishop of Cork, Right Reverend Paul Colton, and Arts Minister Jimmy Deenihan, whose department helped fund the project to the tune of €212,000.