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The 49-bell Carillon of St Colman's Cathedral in Cobh is the largest such instrument in Ireland and Britain.

This instrument consists of precisely tuned cast bronze bells played from a console consisting of a keyboard and a pedalboard. Cobh's carillon covers a musical range of four chromatic octaves. The biggest bell, named for St Colman and the largest bell in Ireland, has a weight of 3.6 tons and the total weight of all 49 bells is 26 tons. Regular recitals take place, particularly in the summer months, presented by Cathedral Carillonneur Adrian Gebruers and leading international performers. There is also an automatic player connected to 14 of the largest bells which plays the chimes and hymn tunes which vary throughout the year.

02/09/2026

This Sunday, St Colman's Cathedral welcomes guest carillonneur Blai Ciurana i Abellí from Catalonia for his first recital in Ireland, as part of the 99th Cobh Carillon Season 2026.

Blai, a graduate of the Royal Carillon School in Mechelen and the Escola Superior de Música de Catalunya, will present a beautifully varied programme celebrating both European and Catalan musical heritage.

🎵 Programme:
1. Schafe Können Sicher Weiden BWV 208 - J.S. Bach, arr. ’t Hart
2. Gavotte Pastorale - Leon Henry
3. Salut d’Amour - Edward Elgar
4. Preludium in C for Carillon - Staf Nees
5. Reflexies - Jaques Maassen
6. Cançons de Catalunya - Jeff Davis
7. Gaudí’s Chimneys - John Courter (Marking the centenary of the death of Antoni Gaudí)
8. An Irish Blessing - James Moore

📅 Sunday, 6 September
🕟 4.30 – 5.30 p.m.
⛪ St Colman's Cathedral

Join us for an hour of music that bridges cultures and celebrates the artistry of the carillon.

26/08/2026

This Sunday, St Colman's Cathedral will once again be filled with the sound of its magnificent bells as Cathedral Carillonneur Adrian Gebruers presents his weekly recital as part of the 99th Cobh Carillon Season 2026.

Adrian's performances continue to celebrate the artistry and tradition of the carillon, with music that drifts across Cobh and the harbour, creating a serene and timeless atmosphere.

📅 Sunday, 30 August
🕟 4.30 – 5.30 p.m.
⛪ St Colman's Cathedral

Take a moment to pause and enjoy the beauty of the bells ringing over the town.

18/08/2026

As National Heritage Week draws to its close, St Colman's Cathedral will be the setting for a special hour‑long carillon recital by Cathedral Carillonneur Adrian Gebruers.

This concluding performance will honour the week's celebrations with music that rises from the tower and carries across Cobh, a reminder of the enduring place of the carillon in Ireland's cultural life.

📅 Sunday, 23 August
🕟 4.30 – 5.30 p.m.
⛪ St Colman's Cathedral

The recital is supported through a joint initiative by the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport and the National Monuments Service, sustaining practices inscribed on Ireland's National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Let the bells close Heritage Week with dignity and resonance, their voices echoing tradition, memory, and artistry.

12/08/2026

This Sunday, St Colman's Cathedral will open National Heritage Week with a special carillon recital by Cathedral Carillonneur Adrian Gebruers, as part of the 99th Cobh Carillon Season 2026.

From the tower, the bells will speak in tones of history and reverence, their music carrying across the harbour as a celebration of Ireland's living heritage. Each note is a thread that binds generations together through craft, devotion, and artistry.

📅 Sunday, 16 August
🕟 4.30 – 5.30 p.m.
⛪ St Colman’s Cathedral

This recital is supported through a joint initiative by the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport and the National Monuments Service, honouring practices inscribed on Ireland's National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Let the bells ring for heritage, memory, and the enduring beauty of sound.

05/08/2026

The sound of the carillon will once again grace the skies over Cobh this Sunday afternoon, as Cathedral Carillonneur Adrian Gebruers continues the 99th Cobh Carillon Season 2026.

Adrian's performances are never quite the same twice, as each recital is shaped by the moment, the weather, and the resonance of the bells themselves. It's music that feels alive, echoing through the town and harbour in its own conversation with summer.

📅 Sunday, 9 August
🕟 4.30 - 5.30 p.m.
⛪ St Colman's Cathedral

Pause for a while and let the carillon's voice remind you of the beauty of sound carried on the wind.

29/07/2026

This Sunday, St Colman’s Cathedral will once again be filled with the sound of its magnificent bells as Cathedral Carillonneur Adrian Gebruers continues the 99th Cobh Carillon Season 2026.

Adrian’s weekly recital offers a beautiful blend of tradition and artistry, with music that drifts across the harbour and brings a sense of calm and celebration to Cobh.

📅 Sunday, 2 August
🕟 4.30 – 5.30 p.m.
⛪ St Colman’s Cathedral

Take a moment to enjoy the timeless charm of the carillon and the summer air filled with melody.

21/07/2026

This Sunday, St Colman’s Cathedral welcomes guest carillonneurs Jennifer Lory‑Moran and Liam Flood from the United States for a special recital as part of the 99th Cobh Carillon Season 2026.

Jennifer and Liam will present an hour‑long programme of solos and duets, showcasing the expressive range and beauty of the carillon. Their performance promises a delightful afternoon of music resonating across Cobh.

📅 Sunday, 27 July
🕟 4.30 – 5.30 p.m.
⛪ St Colman’s Cathedral

Come and enjoy this unique musical experience as the bells bring summer’s soundscape to life.

14/07/2026

This Sunday’s carillon recital at St Colman’s Cathedral will be a special one as we welcome back Oisín Dilger for his final performance of the summer.

Oisín, who recently graduated with Great Distinction from the Royal Carillon School in Mechelen, Belgium, will soon depart for America to take up the position of Carillonneur of Centralia in Illinois.

📅 Sunday, 19 July
🕟 4.30 – 5.30 p.m.
⛪ St Colman’s Cathedral

Join us in celebrating Oisín’s achievements and wishing him every success in his new appointment. His music will once again fill the air over Cobh, marking a beautiful farewell.

08/07/2026

This Sunday, the music of the carillon will once again rise from St Colman’s Cathedral, filling Cobh with its distinctive sound.

Cathedral Carillonneur Adrian Gebruers continues the 99th Cobh Carillon Season 2026 with his weekly recital, sharing his artistry and deep connection to the instrument that has become part of the town’s heartbeat.

📅 Sunday, 12 July
🕟 4.30 – 5.30 p.m.
⛪ St Colman’s Cathedral

Take a moment to listen and let the bells carry their melody across the harbour.

30/06/2026

The bells of St Colman’s Cathedral will ring out again this Sunday as we welcome Kayla Gunderson from the United States for a guest carillon recital as part of the 99th Cobh Carillon Season 2026.

Kayla is an accomplished carillonneur and organist who has performed across the United States and Europe. She brings a fresh and lyrical touch to the carillon, blending technical mastery with a deep love for the instrument’s expressive power.

📅 Sunday, 5 July
🕟 4.30 – 5.30 p.m.
⛪ St Colman’s Cathedral

Come and enjoy an afternoon of beautiful bell music drifting across Cobh, celebrating artistry, tradition, and summer’s gentle rhythm.

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