Bells of Cork’s landmark North Cathedral to ring out for first time in 56 years

The bells and new lighting at the Cathedral of St Mary and St Anne (North Cathedral). The nine bells in the tower have not been rung since 1966, and following a fundraising campaign by the parish, they have been repaired and will sound again. Picture: Briian Lougheed

And the bells are set to ring out for Christmas day – the newly restored bells of Cork’s landmark North Cathedral will be heard for first time in more than half a century this weekend.

The nine bells in the tower of the Cathedral of St Mary and St Anne, an iconic feature on the city’s skyline, will be rung out across the city for the first time in 56 years after mass on Saturday evening.