Cork’s iconic Shandon Bells to receive €250,000 for restoration

St Anne’s Church in Shandon, home to the famous four-faced clock tower, will be restored through the Historic Structures Fund

The Four-faced liar: The four Mangan clocks at  St Anne's Church in Shandon. Picture: Larry Cummins

A total of €250,000 has been allocated to restore and refurbish one of Cork City's most iconic landmarks.

St Anne's Church in Shandon, home to the renowned four-faced clock tower and the Shandon Bells, is set to receive the largest individual share of the Government's new €700,000 Historic Structures Fund (HSF) aimed at preserving Cork's heritage.