St. Finbarr’s South Church is the oldest Catholic church still in use in Cork City. It was built in 1766 and extended in 1809 to accommodate an increase in attendance. It features a work by renowned Irish sculptor, John Hogan.
Also known as the South Chapel, St. Finbarr’s South is a lovely Catholic church that dates back to 1776. Consequentially, it is the oldest Catholic church still in use in Cork City.
St. Finbarr’s South was originally constructed in an L shape, though in 1809 it was extended and became a cruciform structure. Inside, the altar boasts a beautiful sculpture of the Dead Christ created by Irishman John Hogan.
