Plans revealed for 300th anniversary of one of Cork’s oldest churches

President Michael D Higgins attended the launch yesterday of the 300th anniversary celebrations of one of Cork’s oldest churches.

Mr Higgins visited the historic Unitarian Church on Prince’s St in the heart of Cork City, where details of its year-long tercentenary celebrations were unveiled.

Congregation secretary Fritz Spengeman said they plan to hold a service of commemoration and several cultural events throughout the year. It was announced the congregation is to appoint Rev Mike O’Sullivan as its first minister in more than 50 years next month.