St Anne's Church Shandon - An Inclusive Church

St Anne's Church Shandon - An Inclusive Church Church of Ireland
Sunday Service at 10.15
An Inclusive Church
Priest in Charge: Rev Meghan Farr

Church of Ireland (Anglican & Episcopal)

Sunday Service at 10.15

An Inclusive Church

Priest in Charge: Rev Meghan Farr

"We were all cast at Gloucester in England by Abel Rudhall, 1750."⠀One of the eight Shandon bells carries this as its in...
10/09/2026

"We were all cast at Gloucester in England by Abel Rudhall, 1750."
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One of the eight Shandon bells carries this as its inscription. Not a prayer or a wish, just a statement of fact. Who made us. Where. When.
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Abel Rudhall was one of the most respected bell-founders of his era. The Rudhall foundry in Gloucester cast bells for churches across Britain and Ireland throughout the 18th century. These eight came to Cork and have been here ever since, ringing out over the northside from the same tower for nearly 275 years.
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Some have been recast since. The inscriptions remain.
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The church that has held them all this time is still open for Sunday worship at 10:15am. Come and see them. All are welcome.
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Join us on Wednesday 16 September at 6:30pm for a Creation Prayer Walk along the river, starting and ending at St Anne's...
09/09/2026

Join us on Wednesday 16 September at 6:30pm for a Creation Prayer Walk along the river, starting and ending at St Anne's.
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We'll pray for our city and for creation as we go, finishing back at St Anne's with a service of Compline. All welcome, whatever your pace.
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More details: https://buff.ly/lcOGLQR
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Pastoral Pints is back after the summer break, next Tuesday 15th September, 7:30pm at Henchy's Bar, St Luke's Cross.⠀It'...
08/09/2026

Pastoral Pints is back after the summer break, next Tuesday 15th September, 7:30pm at Henchy's Bar, St Luke's Cross.
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It's an informal chat over a pint or a soft drink, no agenda, just company and a few honest questions about life and faith. All welcome.
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More details: https://buff.ly/h0XFDpo

The Collect for the Feast of Creation in ChristHoly and eternal God, you are the Maker of heaven and earth, you are the ...
06/09/2026

The Collect for the Feast of Creation in Christ

Holy and eternal God, you are the Maker of heaven and earth, you are the Word through whom all things were made, and you are the Spirit, the giver of life: draw us into the mystery of your love, that with all creation we may proclaim your praise, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

of Creation

Great news this week!St Anne's Church, Shandon was named Joint Winner in the Conservation of a Building of Major Cultura...
05/09/2026

Great news this week!

St Anne's Church, Shandon was named Joint Winner in the Conservation of a Building of Major Cultural Significance category at the Irish Georgian Society Conservation Awards 2026, held in Dublin on Thursday.⠀

The award recognises the recent restoration of our tower, home to the Shandon Bells and the four-faced liar clock. James Bourke Architects and Hearthstone Building & Restoration Ltd carried out the work, with support from the Representative Church Body and Cork City Council.⠀

Thank you to the Irish Georgian Society for this recognition, and to everyone who has backed the project so far.



Shandon Bells & Tower
Church of Ireland in Cork, Cloyne and Ross

Three ways to grow in faith this autumn and winter: two courses from our Diocese of Cork, Cloyne & Ross, and one from th...
04/09/2026

Three ways to grow in faith this autumn and winter: two courses from our Diocese of Cork, Cloyne & Ross, and one from the Church's Ministry of Healing: Ireland.
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Opening our hearts to the riches of God's grace
A four week online course with Rev Terry Mitchell, our Diocese's Further Education Officer, for anyone wanting to deepen their walk with Jesus, whether or not you're considering the longer Certificate in Christian Studies. Over four Wednesday nights we'll look at opening our hearts to God, listening to the Divine Whisper, the fruits of the Spirit, and speaking words of life and power. Starts 7 October, 8 to 9.30pm, and closes with an in person service and a shared meal.
Book by 25 September with Rev Terry Mitchell: [email protected] or 087 203 9333.
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Online Bible Study: the Torah through the Epistle to the Hebrews
Dean Cliff Jeffers has led online Bible studies since 2020, working through the Gospels, Acts, Romans and more. This winter we turn to the Old Testament, getting to know the story and characters of the Torah so that the Epistle to the Hebrews makes sense. No previous Bible study experience needed, and we're taking our time, from September right through to Easter. Resumes 22 September, Tuesdays 8 to 9.15pm on Zoom.
Book by 15 September with Dean Cliff Jeffers: [email protected] or 087 239 0849.
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Open Hands, Open Heart: Praying with the Psalms in Every Season
A four part online series with Lydia Monds of the Church's Ministry of Healing Ireland, resting in God's presence through four Psalms and contemplative prayer practices. Mondays 7, 14, 21 and 28 September, 1.15 to 2pm on Zoom. Join one session or all four, whatever suits you. All you need is a quiet space and, if you like, a notebook and pen.
Book here: https://buff.ly/BjlBf6T
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Whatever stage you're at in your faith, there's a place for you in one of these. All are welcome.
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Join us on Sunday 6 September at 10:15am as we mark the Feast of Creation in Christ, a service of Holy Communion.⠀This f...
04/09/2026

Join us on Sunday 6 September at 10:15am as we mark the Feast of Creation in Christ, a service of Holy Communion.
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This feast is a fairly new addition to the church calendar, and it opens our Season of Creation, marking creation as held together in Christ from the beginning. All are welcome.
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More details: https://buff.ly/RDFH90m
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179 feet above Cork city, there is a golden salmon. Eleven feet three inches long, gilded in gold leaf, turning in the w...
02/09/2026

179 feet above Cork city, there is a golden salmon. Eleven feet three inches long, gilded in gold leaf, turning in the wind since the late 1750s. Most people know it without knowing much about it. It is just there, the way Shandon is just there, part of the skyline, part of the city.
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The fish is an ancient Christian symbol. It is also an ancient Irish symbol, and a symbol of Cork. There was a salmon fishery on the River Lee for centuries, run by the Franciscan Order. Putting a golden salmon on top of the new church tower was not a modest gesture. The McOstrich family, wealthy Cork merchants who were heavily involved in the planning and funding of St Anne's, knew exactly what they were doing. We're here, it said. And there it still is.
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It has had its adventures. When it was taken down for repair in 2002, workmen found bullet holes in it, almost certainly target practice from the soldiers in Collins Barracks in the 1920s. The holes were filled with Isopon and the fish went back up. It survived Hurricane Ophelia in 2017 without damage. It is re-gilded roughly every twenty years to keep its gleam.
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Come and see it for yourself. The tower is open, and Sunday worship is at 10:15am.
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Today marks the start of the Season of Creation, five weeks that churches across the world set aside to give thanks for ...
01/09/2026

Today marks the start of the Season of Creation, five weeks that churches across the world set aside to give thanks for creation and pray for its care, running through to 4 October.
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This year's theme is Living Water, drawn from Ezekiel 47, and we're marking it here at St Anne's with a full programme: the Feast of Creation in Christ on 6 September, a prayer station at the side altar from that day through to 4 October, a Creation Prayer Walk along the river on 16 September, and our Pet Blessing to close the season on 4 October. Our Sunday services throughout will carry the theme too.
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This year's prayer for the season is below, do take a moment with it as we begin.
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Read more on why we mark the season on our blog: https://buff.ly/LhpYw2p
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Save the date! After a brilliant first year in 2025, the Giving Thanks Christmas Market is growing, two days this time.⠀...
31/08/2026

Save the date! After a brilliant first year in 2025, the Giving Thanks Christmas Market is growing, two days this time.
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Friday, 20 November, 6pm to 9pm. A night market opening the weekend, with a special announcement.
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Saturday, 21 November, 11am to 5pm. A full day of stalls, crafts and treats.
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Expect local artisans, handmade gifts and seasonal treats throughout St Anne's, Shandon.
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Calling all vendors: we've spaces for artisans, crafters and food producers. Apply for a table here: https://buff.ly/MPiynOG
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Full event details: https://buff.ly/dCR5k2H
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