McGuckin was a choirboy in Armagh Cathedral, where he received instruction in singing, organ, violin and pianoforte.

He died at the Palace, Armagh on 18 December 1914 and is buried at Armagh Cathedral.

His memory is commemorated on a stained glass window in Armagh Cathedral, another window commissioned by him commemorates his son Mervyn.

Minne's grandson, also called Baron George Minne, who lives in Armagh, Northern Ireland, is the organist of Armagh Cathedral since 1959.

August - Shane O'Neill burns Armagh Cathedral in defiance of Archbishop Richard Creagh.

Standing outside Armagh Cathedral, Brady acknowledged there were some who would not agree with his decision but vowed to lead the Church's efforts to improve child protection measures.

He also failed in his application to become Master of the Choristers of Armagh Cathedral.

Armagh Cathedral had been burned by Sir Phelim O'Neill in 1642, and Margetson lived to see it rebuilt.

The organ of Armagh Cathedral was originally built by the renowned organ builder William Telford in 1875.

He restored Armagh Cathedral and is said to have spent £280,000 in acts of public benevolence.