St Fin Barre’s Cathedral to mark 150-year anniversary of consecration with online ceremony

Designed by William Burges and consecrated in 1870, the present Cathedral lies on a site where Christian worship has been offered since the seventh century.

The cathedral's limestone spires are over 140 years, completed in October 1879. Picture: David Creedon / Anzenberger

St Fin Barre’s Cathedral will today mark the 150 year anniversary since the consecration of one of Ireland's most iconic buildings.

In a statement, the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross said that while the anniversary of the consecration itself on November 30 will now be marked "in a necessary low key way", an adapted programme of events has been announced for the remainder of the year.