Sitting on top of the hill, the cathedral welcomes you miles from the city! It's the first thing you see and the last thing to fade into the distance. We took comfort in knowing when our forefathers and mothers left this great island, that their eyes were most likely fixated on this beautiful church!

We visited in April in a Force 10 wind, and with the steep climb, wondered whether it would be worth it? It was, and the views over the town are terrific. The building itself is perched above the town, and as other reviewers have pointed out, it is a very steep climb. Look out for the steps at the end... More

The cathedral is a nice building in itself, out and inside. but the location is unique. located on a hillside which finishes 80m below in the sea, the cathedral courtyard offers a unique view over the port of Cobh and the natural Cork harbour. The setting makes it a unique and very enjoyable experience

This is a beautiful cathedral located on top the hill with sweeping views of the harbor. The cathedral still a full working church with several weekly mass services for visitors and locals alike. The grandeur when you are inside is awe-inspiring.

Delightful Pugin designed building in the historic town of Cobh-last port of call for the il fated Titanic.

The cathedral cannot compete with Burge's St Finbarre's in Cork City but nonetheless is a striking example of neo-Gothic architecture.

Beautiful chiming bells can be heard throughout the town. It is as beautiful outside as well as inside. A small shoppe on site is available for religious items like medals, rosary beads, books etc. The spires of St Colman's can be seen from most places in this pretty seaside town. It seems to 'oversee' all this going on in Cobh.

a beautiful cathedral that has fantastic decor inside and beautiful views outside. the cathedral sits perched over the town and has a fantastic vista of the town and harbour. stunning interior is well worth a look and a must on a visit to cobh

The Cathedral was refurbished during the Nineties. The roof slate was a green colour and I was the fortunate one to source and supply it, from the Evergreen Slate Company of Vermont, US.. It is reputedly the hardest slate in the world and at the time the moto on their headed paper was " If the building outlasts the slate,... More