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St. Finbarr’s South Church is located on the south side of the river Lee and it is the oldest Catholic Church in use in Cork City, Ireland (1766). Built originally in 1766 as an L shaped building, it replaced the many Mass Houses in the South side of Cork City. The Church was extended and the new sanctuary and south wing changed the configuration to a cross in 1809. Galleries were also added at this time to accommodate the large increase in attendance. The whole church was renovated about 1950 and the railings were removed from the front and so opened the church to the street outside.
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Proud day with Michael Ronaynes daughters and great - grand daughters - special mass - means so much x
What history on show at the heritage day today - breathtaking and humbling !
What a magnificent concert for such a great occassion - Full house and great nights entertainment !
For anybody wondering how they can make a donation to the wonderful 250th celebration of the church there is a PayPal donation account - The E-address for our PayPal Account is southparishrecords@gmail.com
The opening time of the Parish Office is 10.30 am (after 10am Mass) to 12 noon Monday to Friday this week and next week up to Friday 23rd. September. Also Saturday 11am to 12 noon.
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Very much in our thoughts as the 250th anniversary approaches - sacristan Michael Ronayne from 1945-2009
On Sunday 25th September, the 250th Anniversary Mass will be held at 11am. The mass will be celebrated by Bishop John Buckley and Fr Sean Healy, S.M.A, a native of the Parish will preach the homily. There will be light refreshments afterwards and all are welcome.
Heritage Day will be held on September 24th in the church. There will be a display of Church Artefacts, vestments, books and a photographic exhibition. A scheduled talk on the history of the church will be held at 11.30am and a talk on the history of the parish will be held at 3pm. Very interesting and informative visit !
COMPETITION TIME !!!!!!! To be in with a chance to win 2 tickets for the Gala Concert on Friday 23rd September, simply like and share this post and tag your friends!!!!!!!!
On Friday 23rd September, there is a gala fundraising concert in the church featuring Amanda Neri - Ireland's Bella Voce, Joe Corbett- Baritone, Garda Choir, Lee Singers, Wilcollane Singers and Tom Doyle- Accompanist. Great night assured - tickets on sale now.
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