Christian Brothers College marks 125 years

The President unveiled a striking sculpture on the grounds of one of the country’s most famous secondary schools yesterday to mark the 125th anniversary of its foundation.

President Michael D Higgins said the limestone and bronze CBC 125 Arch outside Christian Brother’s College in Cork is a confident articulation of the city and of the school’s scholastic achievement.

When viewed from the school’s main entrance, the Gothic-style pointed arch by Cork sculptor Mick Wilkins, frames St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, the site of Cork’s first place of Christian education.