Belfast Cathedral is fortunate in having one of the finest organs in Northern Ireland.
1907 & 1975
Harrison & Harrison
It was originally built in 1907 by the world famous firm of Harrison & Harrison from Durham. During building work in the cathedral between 1968 and 1975, the organ was removed to the Harrison & Harrison factory, where it was renovated and enlarged, before being installed in a new position in the newly built South Transept. Comprising of 64 speaking stops, it is the second-largest instrument of its kind in Northern Ireland.
1984/85
Chamber Organ
In 2013, in recognition of Ian Barber’s 30 years as Organist of the cathedral, a continuo organ was purchased, built by the Wells-Kennedy Partnership. Now known as the Barber Organ, this instrument plays an important part in the musical life of the cathedral and is used regularly for services and concerts.
Specification:
Stopped Diapason 8'
Rohr Flute 4'
Fifteenth 2'
Octave 1'