St. Anne's Church & Shandon Bells Tower

The Tower forms a striking landmark, visible from many parts of the city, with its red sandstone (North & East) and white ashlar limestone (South & West).  It is believed that the colours of the tower gave rise to the sporting colours of Cork. The bells were cast by Abel Rudhall of Gloucester in 1750, and have been recast twice since in 1869 & 1908.  They still bear their original inscriptions, including the following: ‘When us you ring we’ll  sweetly sing’ ‘Since generosity has opened our mouths our tongues shall sing aloud its praise’ The bells weigh over 6 tonnes altogether.