Carillon Recital at St Colman's Cathedral Cobh by Eddy Marien

What to Expect

Belgian carillonneur Eddy Marien, a graduate of the Royal Carillon School in Mechelen, Belgium, performs a recital on the 49-bell carillon of St Colman’s Cathedral in Cobh. The recital lasts one hour and is free to attend. Listeners can enjoy the music from the Garden of Remembrance opposite the Cathedral entrance or from the car park to the north side, or watch the instrument being played on a live screen inside the Cathedral.

Good to Know

• Date: Sunday 24 August 2026 at 4:30pm to 5:30pm
• Venue: St Colman’s Cathedral, Cobh
• Free to attend - no booking required
• Regular Sunday afternoon recitals take place from May to September at 4:30pm
• Contact: cobhcathedralparish.ie for details

Getting There

Cobh is served by direct rail from Cork Kent Station (journey time approximately 25 minutes). St Colman’s Cathedral dominates the town skyline and is clearly visible from the harbour.