Guided Tours of St Colman's Cathedral Cobh - Heritage Week 2026

What to Expect

National Heritage Week 2026 (15 to 23 August) brings free guided tours of St Colman’s Cathedral in Cobh every afternoon. The cathedral is an exquisite example of Early French Gothic Revival architecture, completed in 1919 and perched dramatically above Cobh Harbour. Tours take visitors through the interior of the building, explaining its architectural and religious history. The cathedral houses Ireland’s only complete 49-bell carillon, which is also the largest in Ireland and England by number of bells.

Good to Know

• Dates: Daily afternoon tours 15 to 23 August 2026 (Heritage Week)
• Time: Afternoon - confirm exact start time with the parish office
• Free to attend during Heritage Week
• Special carillon recital by Oisin Dilger on Sunday 17 August at 4:30pm
• Carillon recitals also take place on most Sunday afternoons at 4:30pm from May to September

Getting There

St Colman’s Cathedral is prominently located above Cobh town centre and is visible from the harbour. Cobh is accessible by rail from Cork Kent Station (approx 25 minutes). Limited parking is available in Cobh town centre.