Category Archives: Bells

‘Great Send Off’ for the Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

Posted on April 22, 2026 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

The words on most people’s lips after the Diocesan Celebration of Easter and Farewell to the Bishop in St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork on Saturday 18th April 2026 were ‘that was a great send off’ for Bishop Paul Colton. More … Continue reading →

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The Colton Family’s parting gift to the Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross: a new bell for its future synods and councils

Posted on December 4, 2025 by mediaccr

As Bishop Paul Colton prepares to bring his more than 27-year tenure as Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross to a close, he announced at the Diocesan Synod (27 September 2025) that he and his family had commissioned a new … Continue reading →

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Culture Night at St Anne’s Church, Shandon

Posted on September 19, 2023 by mediaccr

St Anne’s Church, Shandon has a few special events lined up for Culture Night on Friday, 22nd September 2023. Inspired by Shandon – A collection of Memorabilia,Visual Media, Ephemera, Trinkets, and Curiosities is visual display of memorabilia relating to St. Anne’s Church. … Continue reading →

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Bells for Ukraine

Posted on March 3, 2022 by mediaccr

Today, Thursday 3rd March 2022 at 7pm, bells will sound across Cork City and County to mark the first week of the invasion of Ukraine by Russia and to demonstrate our solidarity with the Ukrainian people. Led by the twelve … Continue reading →

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The Bells at St Fin Barre’s Cathedral

Posted on October 4, 2021 by mediaccr

This week the diocesan video series “People and Places” takes us high up into the bell tower of St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork. Steeple keeper Marcus Calvert gives a tour of places which are usually under lock and key.  Watch … Continue reading →

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