Scaffolding removed as Cork City gets sight of restored Shandon clock tower

The Shandon Bells clock, which was installed in 1847, was historically known for not showing the same time on the four faces
Scaffolding removed as Cork City gets sight of restored Shandon clock tower

The scaffolding around Shandon tower comes down as Cork City gets its first glimpse of the gilded new clock faces. Picture: Chani Anderson

Scaffolding around Cork's Shandon tower has been removed following a major restoration project on the iconic piece of the city's skyline.

The €590,000 restoration of the famous St Anne’s Church at Shandon is almost complete, with the Lord Mayor hailing the progress as "a great day for the city".

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