Bells
Bells have been part of Saint Patrick’s Cathedral for a long time. Their first mention was in 1244, and we know that in 1362 there was a fire in Dublin and the steeple and the North East corner of the Cathedral were destroyed and so were the bells. The MinotTower which still stands today was built as a replacement for the steeple. It was built in 1370 and subsequently several bells were installed.
In 1443 the Dean and Chapter put a large bell in the Tower and in 1670 a peal of 8 bells was installed. In1897 the ring was replaced by a ring of 10 bells as a gift from Lord Iveagh. They were cast by Taylor’s of Loughborough. In 1909 the ring was increased to 12 bells and in 1925 the ring was increased to 14 bells. With the addition of the new bell this year this brings the total to 15.
